About the Scheme
State scheme providing ₹10,000 per acre for paddy, ₹13,000 per acre for sugarcane. Four annual instalments.
Target Beneficiaries: 24.5 lakh farmers received ₹1,895 crore in first instalment 2023-24. ₹18,208 crore total disbursed till date.
Implementing Agency: Chhattisgarh State Government, Department of Agriculture
Key Features
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of financial aid to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
- Covers major crops like paddy, maize, and sugarcane, with provisions for other crops.
- Financial assistance provided in installments throughout the year.
- Incentivizes farmers to cultivate pulses and oilseeds by offering additional support.
- Support extended to landless agricultural laborers through a separate component.
Eligibility Criteria
- Farmers cultivating specified crops in Chhattisgarh.
- Landless agricultural laborers registered with the state government.
- Beneficiaries must be residents of Chhattisgarh.
- Specific landholding criteria may apply for farmer beneficiaries.
Benefits
- Direct financial support to improve farmers' income.
- Reduction in the financial burden of agricultural input costs.
- Promotion of crop diversification leading to sustainable agriculture.
- Enhanced livelihood security for landless agricultural laborers.
- Stabilization of rural economy through increased purchasing power.