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Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Grishm Kaleen Dhan Ke Badle Dalhan, Tilhan, Makka Fasal ko Protsahan Yojana

The scheme was launched on April 30, 2014, under the Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology Department, Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and maize as an alternative to summer rice, helping to conserve groundwater.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Chhattisgarh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The subsidy amount is ₹2,000/- per acre (0.4 hectare). | - A maximum subsidy of ₹10,000/- is available for up to 2 hectares. | - The subsidy will be ₹10,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is lower. | - Each farmer must cultivate a minimum area of 0.4 hectares to be eligible.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a farmer cultivating pulses, oilseeds, or maize in place of Rabi/Summer rice.; The applicant should be growing these crops in the same or an additional area as in previous years.; The applicant should be cultivating pulses, oilseeds, or maize in lieu of summer paddy to be eligible for the subsidy.; The applicant should be a sharecropper or landowning farmer, as both are entitled to the scheme benefits.; The applicant should be a first-time cultivator of summer pulses, oilseeds, or maize to receive priority.; The applicant should submit their application early, as selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis if applications exceed the target.; The applicant should note that a particular farmer will be eligible for the benefit only once under the scheme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How does the Grishm Kaleen Dhan Ke Badle Dalhan, Tilhan, Makka Fasal ko Protsahan Yojana benefit farmers?

The scheme provides subsidies for cultivating pulses, oilseeds, and maize as an alternative to summer rice, helping conserve groundwater and increase crop production.

Who is eligible to apply for the subsidy under this scheme?

Farmers growing pulses, oilseeds, or maize in place of Rabi/Summer rice, including sharecroppers and first-time cultivators, are eligible.

What is the subsidy amount provided under the scheme?

Farmers receive [?]2,000 per acre, with a maximum of [?]10,000 for up to 2 hectares, or the actual cost, whichever is lower.

Is there a minimum land requirement to avail of the subsidy?

Yes, each farmer must cultivate at least 0.4 hectares of pulses, oilseeds, or maize to qualify for the subsidy.

Can farmers who have previously grown these crops avail of the subsidy?

Yes, but only for the same area or additional land cultivated in place of Rabi/Summer rice.

Are first-time growers of summer pulses, oilseeds, and maize given priority?

Yes, first-time cultivators of these crops will be prioritized for subsidy benefits.

How are beneficiaries selected if applications exceed the target?

Selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis if more applications are received than the prescribed target.

How can a farmer apply for the scheme?

Farmers must visit the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer, fill out the application form, attach necessary documents, and submit it within the prescribed period.

What happens after the application is submitted?

The Rural Agriculture Extension Officer reviews and forwards the application for further approvals before submission to the Deputy Director of Agriculture.

By when must farmers inform authorities about sowing the crop?

Registered farmers must inform the Regional Rural Agriculture Extension Officer within 15 days of sowing, but no later than February 15.

How will the subsidy be provided to farmers?

The state government will reimburse the cost of inputs up to the subsidy limit after verification of crop sowing.