Bhausaheb Fundkar Horticulture Plantation Scheme
Description
🌳 Bhausaheb Fundkar Horticulture Plantation Scheme – Key Details
| Scheme Name | Bhausaheb Fundkar Horticulture Plantation Scheme |
|---|---|
| Department / Ministry | Agriculture Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Objective | Encourage farmers to plant perennial horticulture crops and increase income |
| Beneficiaries | Small, marginal, women, elderly, disabled farmers in Maharashtra |
| Benefits | DBT subsidy (50% / 30% / 20% over 3 years), 100% drip irrigation grant |
| Mode of Application | Online via Aaple Sarkar DBT portal |
| Application Status | Open (ongoing) |
| Official Website | Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal (MahaDBT) |
📝 About the Scheme
Launched by Maharashtra’s Agriculture Department during the Kharif season of 2018–19, the Bhausaheb Fundkar Horticulture Plantation Scheme supports farmers in establishing orchards of 16 perennial crops—such as mango, cashew, guava, sapota, pomegranate, coconut, and more.
🎯 Objective
The scheme aims to promote sustainable horticulture, diversify farmer income, and boost the state’s fruit production through crop-based subsidies and technical assistance .
👥 Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a bona fide farmer and permanent resident of Maharashtra.
- Own or lease land:
- Konkan division: 0.10–10.00 ha
- Other divisions: 0.20–6.00 ha.
- Hold Aadhaar, 7/12 extract, 8‑A certificate.
- Institutional beneficiaries not eligible; priority to small, marginal, women, elderly, and disabled farmers; MGNREGA participants must use that scheme first.
🎁 Benefits Provided
- Subsidy structure via Direct Benefit Transfer:
- Year 1: 50%
- Year 2: 30%
- Year 3: 20% (nabard.org).
- 100% grant for drip irrigation systems for orchards .
- Coverage includes pit digging, planting, fertilizer use, crop protection, and gap filling.
- Subsidy directly credited to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts annually.
📄 Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- 7/12 extract & 8‑A certificate
- Caste certificate (if SC/ST)
- Bank account details (must be Aadhaar linked)
- Consent letter if land is jointly owned.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the Aaple Sarkar DBT portal.
- Register as a new applicant (Aadhaar or Non‑Aadhaar flow) and complete OTP verification.
- Fill out your profile (personal, land, bank, etc.) completely.
- Navigate to “Farmer Scheme” → “Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagwad Yojana”.
- Submit application details & upload documents.
- Upon approval, subsidy will be disbursed via DBT.
- Track your application status through “My Applied Scheme” on the portal .
📌 Important Links
- Official Portal: Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal (MahaDBT)
- Application/Login Page: Accessible via portal
- Guidelines & GR PDF: Available under scheme documents on portal
✅ Summary
The Bhausaheb Fundkar Horticulture Plantation Scheme empowers farmers to plant high-value fruit trees and invest in drip systems with substantial financial support. With simplified online registration and direct subsidies, it aims to enhance farmers’ income and promote sustainable horticulture across Maharashtra.
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