What you get
- 33.33% of the cost of production of planting material subject to a maximum of ₹ 3 per seedling for the General Category. | - 75% of the cost of production of planting material @ ₹ 6.75 per seedling for SC/ST. | Time of Payment | Payment of subsidy will be in the succeeding year of planting the mother suckers/ seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings. | Mode of Payment | Eligible assistance will be paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), except for specific cases like QGBG, weather-based insurance for cardamom (small), and distribution of polythene sheets.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who issues a conditional permit order, and when is it issued?
Officers issue a conditional permit order after a preliminary inspection (if applicable), and a final inspection determines the date of successful completion for recommending eligible cases for sanction.
What type of legal entity must farmer groups seeking assistance be?
Farmer groups seeking assistance must be a legal entity (e.g., Reg. Society/FPC/FPO/SHG/SPS), and they must execute an agreement with the Board in the prescribed format on a [?]200/- stamp paper.
How is the final inspection and eligibility recommendation process conducted?
Designated officials will conduct a final inspection, and eligible cases will be recommended based on first-come-first-serve criteria.
What is the primary purpose of the planting materials produced in the nurseries?
These materials are used for replanting/gap filling by the applicants and may be supplied to neighboring/needy farmers at a reasonable price not exceeding the market rate.
How are the units allotted to the beneficiaries?
Allotment of units is in multiples of 500, with a minimum of 1000 units and a maximum of 5000 units per beneficiary.
In which regions does this scheme operate?
This scheme operates in Sikkim, Darjeeling & Kalimpong districts of West Bengal, and other Northeastern states.
Who is eligible to participate in this scheme?
Individual growers/farmer groups with suitable land and nursery irrigation facilities are eligible.
How is the eligible assistance paid to the beneficiaries?
Eligible assistance is paid to beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), with exceptions for specific cases.
When is the subsidy payment made to the beneficiaries?
Subsidy payment is made in the succeeding year after planting the mother suckers/seeds for multiplication in the nursery and satisfactory production of suckers/seedlings.
What is the benefit provided to SC/ST for the cost of production of planting material?
SC/ST beneficiaries receive 75% of the cost of production, equivalent to Rs 6.75 per seedling.
What is the benefit provided to the General Category for the cost of production of planting material?
General Category beneficiaries receive 33.33% of the cost of production per seedling, up to a maximum of Rs 3 per seedling.
What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
Required documents include Parcha copy/Possession certificate, Aadhar card, copy of SC/ST certificate (if applicable), copy of the Bank Passbook, and a No Objection Certificate from panchayats if the land is not in the beneficiary's name.
What is the main objective of the Large Cardamom Certified Nursery scheme?
The scheme aims to encourage farmers to produce quality and disease-free planting materials in their fields for replanting.