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Integrated Horticultural Development Program Through Diversification of Agriculture

Through this scheme, the farmers are provided subsidies through DBT mode for Organic Manures for Coconut Palms, Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purposes, Mud Pots or Cement Pots, Plant Protection Chemicals, Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purposes, Biogas Unit, Planting Materials, etc.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Organic Manures for Coconut Palms @ 75% Subsidy. | - Tools and Implements for Agricultural Purpose @ 50% Subsidy. | - Mud Pots or Cement Pots @ 50% Subsidy. | - Plant Protection Chemicals @ 50% Subsidy. | - Motor Pumpset for Irrigation Purpose@ 50% Subsidy. | - Biogas Unit @50% Subsidy. | - Planting Materials and Vegetable Seeds @ 75% Subsidy. | - Compensation for Disease Affected/ Unproductive Palms @ ₹250/palm. | - Back Ended Investment Subsidy @ 50 % of Cultivation Cost.

Who can apply

All farmers are eligible. | _*The Agricultural officer (Mahe) shall maintain a separate register in the prescribed format for the receipt of applications and conduct periodic field inspections to verify the progress of the cultivation._

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the subsidy percentage for organic manures for coconut palms under IHDPDA?

75% subsidy is provided for organic manures for coconut palms.

What assistance is offered for agricultural tools and implements, and at what subsidy rate?

Tools and implements for agricultural purposes are subsidized at 50%.

What subsidy is provided for mud pots or cement pots in the Mahe region?

Mud pots or cement pots are subsidized at a rate of 50%.

How much compensation is given for disease-affected or unproductive palms?

[?]250 per palm is provided as compensation for disease-affected or unproductive palms.

What subsidy is applicable for motor pumpsets used for irrigation purposes?

Motor pumpsets for irrigation purpose are subsidized at 50%.

At what rate is the subsidy provided for biogas units under IHDPDA?

Biogas units are subsidized at 50%.

What subsidy percentage is given for planting materials and vegetable seeds?

Planting materials and vegetable seeds are subsidized at 75%.

What is the eligibility criterion for availing the Back-ended Investment Subsidy?

All farmers are eligible to avail the Back-ended Investment Subsidy.

What documents are required for landowners cultivating their land to apply for the scheme?

Landowners need to submit a farmer identity card or, if not available, a copy of the land document.

What steps are tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions required to follow?

Tenants need a letter of consent from the concerned authority and a cultivation certificate for joint verification.

How is the subsidy amount determined for beneficiaries?

The subsidy is determined on a pro-rata basis as per the pattern of assistance.

Who approves the final list of beneficiaries for the IHDPDA scheme?

The final list is approved by the Director of Agriculture and the Secretary to Government (Agriculture).