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"Sugarcane Nursery Premium" Sub-Scheme of the "Crop Production Technology" Scheme

The "Sugarcane Nursery Premium" Sub-Scheme of the "Crop Production Technology" Scheme is introduced by the Dept of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, UT of Puducherry. Through this scheme, the farmers are provided Nursery Premium for Raising Seed Material to Plant One Hectare of Sugarcane.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Puducherry

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Nursery Premium for Raising Seed Material to Plant One Hectare of Sugarcane (10 Ares (25 Cents) of Nursery @ ₹4,000/-)

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident/native of Puducherry.; The applicant should be a Farmer.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

What is the payment amount for the Nursery Premium for Raising Seed Material?

The Nursery Premium is [?]4,000 for raising seed material to plant one hectare of sugarcane.

Is self-attestation required for the mandatory documents in the application process?

Yes, applicants need to self-attest the mandatory documents when submitting the application.

What is the role of the Agricultural Officers in the application process?

Agricultural Officers provide the prescribed format of the application form to interested applicants.

Can non-residents of Puducherry apply for the scheme?

No, only residents of Puducherry are eligible to apply for the "Sugarcane Nursery Premium" Sub-Scheme.

What are the specific benefits offered to farmers under this sub-scheme?

Farmers receive Nursery Premium for Raising Seed Material to Plant One Hectare of Sugarcane at [?]4,000 per 10 Ares of Nursery.

Can farmers apply for the Nursery Premium for multiple hectares of sugarcane nursery?

Yes, farmers can apply for the Nursery Premium for each hectare of sugarcane nursery, subject to eligibility criteria.

Are there any restrictions on how farmers can utilize the Nursery Premium?

The Nursery Premium is specifically allocated for raising seed material for sugarcane cultivation and cannot be used for other purposes.

Is the Nursery Premium a one-time payment, or is it provided at different stages of the nursery development?

The Nursery Premium of [?]4,000 is a one-time payment for raising seed material to plant one hectare of sugarcane.

Can farmers choose the area for raising the sugarcane nursery to avail the Nursery Premium?

Yes, farmers can choose to raise the nursery on 10 Ares (25 Cents) and receive [?]4,000 as Nursery Premium.

Where can applicants track the status of their application?

Applicants can track the status of their application at https://edistrict.py.gov.in/User/TrackApplication.aspx.

What are the mandatory fields to be filled in the online application form?

The application form requires filling in fields marked with a red asterisk, including personal details and necessary documents.

Is there an application deadline for this scheme?

The scheme guidelines do not mention any opening date or closing date for applications.