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The scheme aims to promote commercial tree plantation on private lands, ensuring buyback of produce, increasing farmers' income, and generating employment. The scheme benefits farmers, private institutions, and other stakeholders by providing financial assistance for plantation.

Benefit: Financial Assistance 100% financial assistance for plantation on up to 5 acres of land (maximum 5,000 plants). 50% financial assistance for plantation on more than 5 acres of land (maximum 1,000 plants per acre). 50% financial assistance for private educational institutions, private trusts, panchayats, and leased landholders. Buyback Assurance The government ensures buyback of produce like eucalyptus, bamboo, and other economically beneficial trees at a predetermined support price. The scheme also involves private companies and supportive organizations for financial collaboration and buyback assurance. Employment Generation The scheme aims to create employment opportunities through plantation activities. Mode of Disbursement Financial assistance is disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' accounts after verification of plantation work. Frequency of Disbursement Assistance is provided over three years, with yearly disbursements based on the survival rate of plants.

The scheme aims to guide farmers and youth in biotechnology-based farming and animal husbandry by providing technical training and solutions to enhance self-employment and income generation.

Benefit: Through Kisan-Vaigyanik Sangoshthi, the Council provides technical guidance from subject matter experts to the state’s farmers, helping to address challenges in biotechnology-based agriculture and animal husbandry. The Council also continuously works to improve farmers’ livelihoods and promote self-employment by sharing technical knowledge on hydroponics, soilless farming, kiwifruit cultivation, fish farming, beekeeping, vegetable production, and floriculture.

The scheme "Kishan Kalpvriksh Yojana (Scheme for Assistance to APMCs to Provide Basic and Modern Facilities) (General)" aims to improve agricultural market infrastructure by providing financial assistance to Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) for developing modern facilities.

Benefit: Financial Support for Market Committees: Allocates significant funds (25% for 'A' and 'B' class, 50% for 'C' and 'D' class) to support the development and functioning of various market committees. - Post-Harvest Management: Includes crucial facilities such as cleaning and grading facilities, cold storage, and ripening chambers to minimize post-harvest losses and improve produce quality. - Farmer Education and Empowerment: Establishes farmers' training centers and organizes agricultural camps to educate farmers on modern agricultural practices, including the proper use of seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. - Improved Hygiene and Waste Management: Provides sanitation facilities and offers assistance to market committees for purchasing solid waste management equipment, promoting cleaner market environments.

The scheme “Kishan Kalpvriksh Yojana (Scheme for Assistance to APMCs to Provide Basic and Modern Facilities) (Tribal)” aims to strengthen agricultural markets by providing financial assistance for the modernization and development of basic facilities to Cooperative Market Committees in tribal areas.

Benefit: Financial Assistance for Modernization: The scheme provides financial help for the modernization of Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs). - Support for Basic Facility Creation: Assistance is offered for the creation of essential and modern facilities within these market committees.

This initiative aims to promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of adolescents aged 10 to 19 years by providing free health counselling and guidance.

Benefit: Free counselling services are provided at the Adolescent Health Clinics.

The KVPY is a national fellowship program in basic sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology to attract exceptionally motivated students to pursue basic science courses and a research career in science.

Benefit: Scholarships and Awards: Under this scheme, scholarships and grants are provided to students, offering financial assistance for studies ranging from undergraduate programs (such as B.Sc., B.S., B.Stat., B.Math., Int. M.Sc., M.S.) to postgraduate programs (such as M.Sc. and M.S.). - For school students (11th & 12th): Scholarship of ₹5,000/- per month and contingency grant of ₹20,000/- per year. - For undergraduate and postgraduate students: Scholarship of ₹7,000/- per month and contingency grant of ₹28,000/- per year. - For Masters students: Scholarship of ₹7,000/- per month and contingency grant of ₹28,000/- per year. Note 1: Apart from this scholarship, KVPY scholars are also given opportunities to study and do research in various research institutes, universities and laboratories. Note 2: KVPY scholars get opportunities to participate in research work in the field of science and technology. Note 3: Scholars get opportunities to attend various workshops, seminars and conferences, which help in their development. Note 4: KVPY exam provides students a path to build a promising career in science and research, and it gives them the opportunity to study in the premier science institutes of India.

The scheme "Kishori Balika Yojana" by the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Madhya Pradesh aims to provide vocational, health, and hygiene training to adolescent girls. Through this scheme, training and material assistance are provided to the girls.

Benefit: Each Anganwadi center selects 2 adolescent girls, 1 Anganwadi worker, and 1 Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) for a two-day master trainer training at monthly intervals. Master trainers provide vocational, health, and hygiene training at the Gram Panchayat level. A two-day master trainer training program is provided at monthly intervals.

The scheme aims to create awareness among adolescent girls aged 14 to 18 years about nutrition, health, and life cycle issues, and also provides supplementary nutrition for 300 days in a year.

Benefit: Under this scheme, awareness is created among adolescent girls about nutrition, health, and life cycle issues. They are also provided supplementary nutrition (fortified rice and wheat for 25 days each month) for 300 days in a year.

The "Konkani Drama Competition" is a cultural scheme by Kala Academy under the Dept. of Art and Culture, Govt. of Goa. It is held annually to promote theatre among the institutions. Eligible participants are those registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with renewed registration.

Benefit: An auditorium with permissible infrastructure is provided free of charge. 80% of gate collection from ticket sales is given to participating institutions. Prizes are awarded by a panel of judges. Main Competition Prizes 1st Prize: ₹1,00,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹75,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹50,000/- Two Consolation Prizes (subject to 10+ performances): ₹25,000/- each Direction Category 1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/- Individual Acting (Male) 1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/- Individual Acting (Female) 1st Prize: ₹7,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/- Technical Awards Stage Design/Setting: ₹5,000/-; Lighting: ₹5,000/-; Costumes: ₹5,000/-; Background Music: ₹5,000/-; Make-up: ₹5,000/- Script Writing Awards 1st Prize: ₹10,000/-; 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-; Translated/Adapted Script: ₹10,000/-

The scheme aims to encourage producers, lyricists, singers, and musicians to produce qualitative Konkani Audio/Video/Digital albums of Tiatr songs. Cash awards from ₹5,000/- to ₹30,000/- are provided across twelve categories to Goan artists producing Konkani kantaram albums.

Benefit: Male singer of the year (Solo): ₹10,000/- Female singer of the year (Solo): ₹10,000/- Child Male Singer of the year (Solo): ₹5,000/- Child Female Singer of the year (Solo): ₹5,000/- Duet of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹10,000/- Duo of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹10,000/- Trio of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹15,000/- Quartet of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹20,000/- Choral Song of the year: ₹20,000/- Lyricist of the year: ₹10,000/- Music composer of the year: ₹10,000/- Best Konkani kantaram audio album of the year: ₹30,000/- Awards are presented every year by Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Chhattisgarh State Government started a scheme "Kotwar Cycle Evam Torch Sahayata Yojana" for unorganized worker on 10 September 2013.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of ₹ 3,000/- per person for bicycle or the rate fixed by CSIDC for bicycle which will be lower Financial Assistance of ₹. 750/- per person for torch.

The Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a scheme named "Krishak Bakri Palan Yojna" with the aim to increase income generation opportunities for economically weaker segments of the society as well as to increase meat production.

Benefit: Financial Assistance: Farmers receive goat units on a 60% subsidy, significantly reducing the initial investment required for goat farming.1. Improved Livelihoods: The scheme helps improve the livelihoods of small farmers by providing a steady source of income through goat farming.1. Increased Meat Production: By distributing high-quality goat breeds, the scheme boosts meat production in the state, contributing to the local economy.1. Sustainable Farming Practices: The scheme promotes sustainable farming practices, ensuring long-term economic benefits for farmers.1. Empowerment of Marginalized Communities: By targeting economically weaker sections, the scheme empowers marginalized communities, promoting social and economic inclusion.

The scheme aims to provide financial security to farmers through direct income support and death/disability benefits. It benefits small and marginal farmers with annual assistance of ₹5,000/- per acre and a one-time payout of ₹2,00,000/- in case of death.

Benefit: Direct Income Support - Farmers with one acre or more of cultivable land receive ₹10,000/- per annum, payable in two equal installments of ₹5,000/- each (one for Kharif and one for Rabi season). - Farmers with less than one acre of cultivable land receive assistance on a pro-rata basis, subject to a minimum of ₹4,000/- per annum, paid in two equal installments. Death/Disability Benefit - In the event of the death of a farmer between the ages of 18 and 60 years, a one-time lump sum grant of ₹2,00,000/- is provided to the legal heirs of the deceased. The farmer must have been enrolled under the Krishak Bandhu scheme at the time of death. - A one-time lump sum grant of ₹2,00,000/- for permanent disability of the farmer due to accident. Disbursement Conditions - Income support is linked to land ownership records. - Death benefit requires submission of legal heir certificates. - Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the beneficiary's bank account.

The government will provide compensation to the farmers after any accident.

Benefit: In this scheme, the Uttar Pradesh government will provide the following amount / financial assistance or compensation amount to the farmers if they are victims of the accident – Compensation for loss of both hands and legs of the farmer – Rs 5 lakh. In case of loss of 1 hand and 1 foot – Rs.5 lakh. In case of disability of one leg and one hand – financial assistance ranges from 2 to 3 lakhs. In case of the death of a farmer in an accident – ​​a compensation amount of up to Rs.5 lakh will be given. In the case of disability which is more than 25% but less than 50% – assistance is between 1 to 2 lakhs. In case of loss of an eye due to the accident – ​​assistance up to Rs.5 lakh. Assistance will be given to the victims of these accidents : Farmers have to apply to get profit compensation under the scheme. Under the scheme, the government will provide benefits to the victims of these accidents – On damage and/or death due to falling tree due to landslide. travel incident. struck by lightning. being swept away by a flood. animal bite. due to electrocution. burning in fire. house collapse. terrorist attack. accident in a fight. falling into the chamber. murder in robbery.

The scheme aims to provide agricultural input subsidies in affected areas due to the rise in water levels of rivers like Ganga and Kosi and flood-related crop damage from heavy rainfall.

Benefit: Subsidy Amounts per Hectare: 1. Non-irrigated (year-dependent) crop areas: ₹8,500/-. 1. Irrigated crop areas: ₹17,000/-. 1. Perpetual/ perennial crops: ₹22,500/-. Minimum Subsidy Amounts to Farmers: 1. Non-irrigated (year-dependent) crop areas: ₹1,000/-. 1. Irrigated crop areas: ₹2,000/-. 1. Perpetual/ perennial crops: ₹2,500/-.

The scheme aims to provide merit-based financial assistance to children of CM-KISAN beneficiaries pursuing professional and technical courses, supporting higher education through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Benefit: Scholarship Support: 1. Scholarship is provided to students pursuing eligible professional, technical, diploma, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. 1. The scholarship is awarded purely on a merit basis. Course-Based Financial Assistance: For the students of Government Institutions, the tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other fees deposited by the student in the colleges/universities/institutions except the caution money/ any other refundable money as admissible shall be released to the concerned student account. Scholarship amount for the students studying in Private Institutes of the State shall be released to the student as per the course fee structure enclosed in [Annexure-1](https://agri.odisha.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-03/6728a6c09079e1730717376_0.pdf). Premier Institutions Support: For students admitted to premier institutions such as National Institute of Technology (NIT), Indian Institute of Technology(NIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions (ICAR)( Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), and National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), the scholarship is limited to the lower of actual recommended fees or ₹1,00,000/-. Hostel and Mess Charges: ₹1,200/- per month for Under Graduate, Post Graduate, Ph.D., and Premier Institution students for 10 months. ₹1,000/- per month for Diploma, Polytechnic, and Industrial Training Institute students for 10 months.

In the Krishi Yantra scheme, the farmer purchases farming-related equipment from an authorized dealer, then the state government gives a subsidy to the farmers.

Benefit: Grant Details : Details of grant payable scheme-wise and category-wise of instruments S. No.Mechanization (Tractor/Power Operated Equipment)Horsepower RangeSC/ST/small/marginal and women farmersOther category farmers1Seed drill/seed cum fertilizer drill20 B.H.P. With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the price or maximum ₹15,000-₹28,000 whichever is less..40 percent of the price or maximum ₹12,000-₹22,400, whichever is less.2Disc Plough/Disc Harrow20 B.H.P. ( Brake Horse Power) With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the value or maximum ₹20,000-₹50,000 whichever is less40 percent of the price or maximum ₹16,000-₹40,000, whichever is less3Rotovator20 B.H.P. With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the price or maximum ₹42,000-₹50,400. Whichever is less40 percent of the price or maximum ₹34,000-₹40,300, whichever is less. 4Multi crop thresher20 B.H.P. With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the value or maximum ₹30,000-₹1,00,000. whichever is less.40 percent of the value or maximum ₹25,000-₹80,000, whichever is less.5Ridge Furrow Planter/ Multi Crop Planter/ Tractor Operated Ripper20 B.H.P. With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the value or maximum ₹30,000-₹75,000. Whichever is less40 percent of the price or maximum ₹24,000-₹60,000, whichever is less.6Chisel plow20 B.H.P. With a capacity of less than 35 B.H.P. to a capacity of more than50 percent of the price or maximum ₹10,000-₹20,000. Whichever is less40 percent of the price or maximum ₹8,000-₹16,000, whichever is lower. The limit of maximum grant on agricultural equipment mentioned above is the BHP of their tractor/power tiller/power driven equipment. Based on capacity. Note- Subsidy on all other approved agricultural machinery will be payable as per the provisions of Sub Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM). NFSM (Wheat and Pulses) Under the scheme, SMAM on agricultural equipment like Rotavator/Turbo Seeder, Multicrop Thresher, Seed Drill/Seed cum Fertilizer Drill, Disc Harrow/Disc Plow etc. The grant is payable as per the provisions of the scheme.

The Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP) aims to increase the production of certified / quality seed, increase SRR, upgrade the quality of farm-saved seeds, strengthen the seed multiplication chain, promote new technologies and methodologies in seed production, processing, testing, etc.

Benefit: Intervention: Strengthening for Seed Quality Control Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI share, except a new sub-component with 75:25 Centre:State share Rate of Assistance: (i) Seed Testing Laboratories Equipment for Seed Testing Laboratories: Assistance for Rs.60 lakh per laboratory will be available for laboratory equipment. Details of equipment and estimated cost for handling approximately 10,000 samples per year in a laboratory is given in Annexure–II. Renovation of Seed Testing Laboratory: Rs. 20.00 lakh available for renovation of a seed testing laboratory with the capacity of 10,000 seed samples with area of 250 Sqm. Equipment for DNA Finger Printing / Varietal Purity - Testing Laboratory: Assistance for Rs.70 lakh will be available for the DNA fingerprinting facility at one notified seed testing laboratory. Specialized seed health testing units: Assistance for Rs. 55.00 lakh will be available to establish/strengthen one specialized seed health testing laboratory. Payment of ISTA fee: Financial assistance of Rs.15 lakh will be available to the maximum 5 Seed Testing Laboratories functioning under NSRTC, State Government/Union Territories, Seeds Corporations, and Seed Certification Agencies to obtain/run the membership of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA). (ii) Strengthening of Seed Law Enforcement: Assistance for reimbursement of seed sample cost @ Rs. 10.00 lakh is available. (75% centre : 25 % State) (iii) Support to the National Seed Research and Training Center: Financial assistance of Rs. 12.00 crore will be provided to NSRTC for salary wages, maintenance of facilities and other routine activities, and administrative expenditures for 3 years. Development of Centralized Seed Certification Portal at NSRTC: Financial Assistance will be provided for the development of software and hardware @Rs. 20.00 lakh per State Seed Certification Agency Centralized Seed Certification Portal at NSRTC for giving linkage to the 25 SSC. (iv) Training and workshop: Financial assistance of Rs.2.00 lakh will be available for training on seed-related activities viz. training of 25 persons for 5 days training course. (v) Strengthening of Central Seed Committee and Central Seed Certification Board: Financial assistance of Rs..10.00 lakh per year is available for TA / DA for non-official members of CSC & CSCB and its sub-committees. Intervention: Strengthening of Grow Out Test (GOT) Facilities Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Grow-out Test Farm: Financial assistance of Rs.50.00 lakhs for strengthening of 5 hectares of GOT farm. (ii) Green House facility: An assistance of Rs.10 lakh will be available for the establishment of a Green House facility for eligible organizations. Intervention: Support to Seed Certification Agencies Pattern of Funding: 25% GOI : 75% State Rate of Assistance: (i) Salary for the Staff: Rs.50.00 lakh, per agency, per year. will be available for staff who are involved in seed management; field inspection; sampling; analysis; monitoring; evaluation, certification, and pre and post-harvesting supervision, etc. (ii) Travelling allowance: 25% of the total cost of traveling allowance is subject to a maximum limit of Rs. 10.00 lakh per agency to conduct of inspection, analysis and certification activities, the mobility of staff through jeep and motorcycle is proposed based on one for every 800 hectares and 400 hectares respectively. (iii) Office Automation & Communication Facility: Financial assistance will be available to each seed certification agency for supporting Office automation & Communication facility up to Rs.50.00 lakh per SCA. Intervention: Seed Treatment Pattern of Funding: 75% GOI : 25% State Rate of Assistance: Financial assistance will be available up to 75% of the cost as a subsidy for the cost of seed treatment @ Rs.100.00 per quintal of seeds with maximum central assistance for one agency per year will be Rs.20 lakh. Intervention: Promotion of Seed Export Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Assistance freight charges from seed store/ware house to port of exit @30% of the actual cost subject to maximum of Rs.3.00 lakh per beneficiary (20 units). (ii) Assistance to exporter/producer/growers for set up of seed conditioning unit for conditioning the seeds for export including controlled storage unit @40% of the actual cost subject to maximum of Rs.10.00 lakh per beneficiary (19 units). (iii) Up-gradation of Seed Testing Laboratory upto the ISTA Standard to issue the orange certificate for international seed trade @25% of the actual cost subject to maximum of Rs.5.00 lakh per beneficiary (10 laboratories). Intervention: Support for R&D, Contract Research and Acquisition of New Varietal Products Pattern of Funding: 60% GOI : 40% State Rate of Assistance: Assistance of 60% subject to a maximum of Rs.1.15 crore will be provided to prepare a project for the acquisition of a new varietal project, technology Contract Research, setting up of an R&D Unit, etc. The beneficiary institute has to provide a detailed financial backup of the remaining 40% of the project. Intervention: Strengthening of Seed Farms Pattern of Funding: 75% GOI : 25% State Rate of Assistance: 75% financial assistance restricted to approved project cost to a maximum limit of Rs.80.21 lakh including State share will be provided by GOI to implementing agencies for each farm which comprises - (i) Financial assistance of Rs.5.00 lakh will be provided for the renovation of Staff Quarters including office building etc. for each farm. (ii) Financial assistance of Rs.3.00 lakh will be provided for repairing of internal roads etc. for each farm. (iii) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.11.00 lakh will be provided for repair, purchase of farm machinery & equipment, etc. as per cost norms for each farm (iv) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.3.00 lakh will be provided for the construction of farm machinery & equipment etc. sheds on each farm (v) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.3.65 lakh will be provided for the construction /repairing of the threshing floor @ Rs.730/sq. meter to a maximum of 500 sqm. for each farm. (vi) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.14.00 lakh will be provided for the establishment of a Seed Processing Plant with 200 MT capacity including Building (Rs.9.80 lakh), approach road (Rs. 2.20 lakh), Drainage (Rs.2.20 lakh). (vii) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.7.56 lakh will be provided for Seed Processing Machinery/supporting equipment etc. for each Farm. (viii) Financial assistance of a total of Rs.10.50 lakh will be provided for Prefabricated/or another type of Seed Storage Godown of 200 MT capacity for each Farm. (ix) Financial assistance of Rs.5.00 lakh for the development of irrigation facilities will be provided under - a) Shallow tube well (70-80 feet) Rs.1.50 lakh (b) Medium tube well(40 meter) Rs.3.00 lakh (c) Deep tube well(75 meter) Rs.3.90 lakh (x) assistance of a total of Rs.7.50 lakh maximum will be provided for Irrigation underground HDPs Pipeline etc. for each farm. (xi) Financial assistance for Drip & Sprinkler Irrigation facilities will be provided as per NMMI or actual, whichever is less upto a maximum of Rs.10.00 lakhs. Intervention: Seed Village Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Distribution of Seeds: 50% assistance will be provided for the distribution of foundation / certified seeds required for a 1-acre area per farmer for cereal crops. (ii) Financial assistance @ 60% cost of foundation/ certified seeds of pulses, oilseeds, Green Manure & Fodder crops, etc. required for a 1-acre area per farmer will be provided. (iii) Financial assistance of Rs.15000 per group ( 50-150 farmers in each group) will be provided for farmers' training on seed production and post-harvest seed technology (Rs.0.15 lakh). (iv) Financial assistance for treating seeds produced in the Seed Village will be available @ 3500 per seed treating drum of 20 kg capacity and Rs. 5000 per drum of 40 kg capacity. (v) To encourage farmers to develop storage capacity of appropriate quality, financial assistance will be given to farmers for purchasing Seed Storage bins. The rate of assistance will be as under: @33% for SC/ST farmers for 10 QTLs. capacity Rs.1500 @33% for SC/ST farmers for 20 QTLs. capacity Rs.3000 @25% for General farmers for 10 QTLs. capacity Rs.1000 @25% for General farmers for 20 QTLs. capacity Rs.2000 Intervention: Certified Seed Production through Seed Villages Pattern of Funding: 75% GOI : 25% State Rate of Assistance: (i) 75% financial assistance will be provided for foundation/certified seeds required for 1 acre per farmer for pulses, oilseeds, fodder, and green manure crops. (iI) Financial assistance @50% of seed certification charges actual or maximum of Rs.600/ha whichever is less. (Rs.0.60 lakh for 100ha. area) (iII) Financial assistance @ Rs.15000 per group (of 50-150 farmers in each group) will be provided for farmers' training on seed production and post-harvest seed technology will be provided. (iv) Assistance to establish seed processing and prefabricated or another type of seed storage godowns 150 sqm. @ Rs.10000 per sqm. to process and store 200 Mt capacity will be available for each seed village (v) Financial assistance of Rs.7.56 lakh will be provided for seed processing machinery and supporting equipment. Intervention: Seed Processing Plant Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Financial assistance will be provided to modular design of 1000 MT and higher annual capacity seed processing capacity plants (wheat basis) @ Rs. 37.80 lakh and so on. (ii) Financial assistance for construction of the building required for the Seed processing plant and other supporting structures @ Rs. 32.70 lakh and so on. Intervention: Seed Storage Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Financial assistance towards the cost of construction for various types of seed storage godowns including pallets/ racks, covers, sprays, dusters, etc. required for the safe storage of seeds will be provided as per the details annexed. (ii) Financial assistance for the modernization of existing Asbestos Sheet stores / ventilated flat roof stores dehumidified or air-conditioned and dehumidified stores will be provided at a differential cost @ Rs. 6500 per sqm. and Rs. 10500 per sqm. respectively. Financial Assistance @ Rs. 4000/- sqm. will also be provided for the modernization of dehumidified storage to the level of air-conditioned and dehumidified stores. Intervention: Transport Subsidy Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) 100% difference between road and Rail transportation charges will be reimbursed to the implementing States/ Agencies for the Movement of Seeds produced outside the States and moved to these identified States' Capital/district headquarter. (ii) Actual cost restricted to a maximum limit of Rs.120 per QTLs. whichever is less for movement of seeds transported within the State from States Capitals / District Head Quarters to sales outlets /sale counters will be reimbursed to the identified States. Intervention: Assistance for Maintenance of Breeder Seed Pattern of Funding: 75% GOI : 25% State Rate of Assistance: Financial assistance @ Rs. 99.98 lakh (Recurring and non-recurring) will be provided for the maintenance breeding of nucleus seeds for further multiplication of breeder seeds of various agricultural crops. Intervention: National Seed Reserve Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: (i) Cost of Seeds (Revolving Fund): Financial assistance @ 100% of the total procurement value of foundation and certified seeds will be given to the participating organizations in the form of revolving funds. (ii) Maintenance Cost: Maintenance costs pertaining to Processing charges, cost of packing material, labor costs involved in the packing, and cost of certification will be provided to the implementing agency up to Rs.300 per QTL. and handling costs up to Rs.200 per QTL. subject to the actual cost incurred by implementing agencies. (iii) Cost of Seed Storage Infrastructure:- Financial assistance will be provided in the enlarged proportion based on the criteria fixed/ specified in the guidelines - Particulars: Ventilated Flat Roof Stores Capacity (in M.T.): 1000 Size (in sq.m.): 700 Rate ( in Rs./sq.m.): 7500 Total Cost (in Lakhs): 52 • Electrification- @ 5% of the cost of Rs. 52.50 lakh incurred on seed storage infrastructure for one location = Rs. 2.62 lakh • Compound wall & internal roads - @ 5% of the cost of Seed Storage infrastructure for one location i.e., = Rs. 2.62 lakh (iv) Cost of material handling equipment: Financial assistance will be provided @ Rs. 50 per QTLs to the implementing agency for purchasing material handling equipment. (v) Assistance for purchase of Machinery, plant building, receiving shed, and drying platform: The maximum assistance to the implementing agencies will be given for the purchase of machinery upto the capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum at the place where NSR has been maintained. Item: Equipment & Machinery Cost (Rs. in Lakhs) Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 37.80 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 43.00 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 61.00 Item: Size in sqm. @ Rs. 7000/sqm. Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 450 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 525 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 700 Item: Plant building cost (Rs. in Lakh) Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 31.50 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 36.75 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 49.00 Item: Size in sqm. @ Rs. 1200/sq.m. Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 100 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 200 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 300 Item: Drying Platform Cost (Rs. in Lakh) Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 1.20 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 2.40 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 3.60 Item: TOTAL Capacity of 1000 tonnes per annum: 70.50 Capacity of 2000 tonnes per annum: 82.15 Capacity of 3000 tonnes per annum: 113.60 (vi) Cost of services outsourced for fumigation, spraying, maintenance of dust free environment staking, de-staking and other operations involving labour:- Maximum assistance upto Rs. 10 per qtl or actual amount incurred (whichever is less) would be provided to the implementing agencies every year on the qty of seeds maintained by the implementing agency. (vii) Cost of condemnation/unfit seeds: 10% qty of targeted quantity for the National Seed Reserve may be allowed under cost of condemnation. “The procurement value of the seeds of 10% of reserved quantity or maintained quantity (x) - the value of seeds sold as commercial grain after condemnation (Y) = reimbursable amount would be (x-y)” (viii) Cost of Computerization: The lump sum financial assistance on the basis of the requirement of Implementing agency would be provided to maintain the information on crop-wise, and variety-wise quantity maintained by the implementing agencies under NSR against the quantity allotted by GOI. Intervention: Application of Bio-Technology in Agriculture Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: Financial Assistance up to Rs. 2.50 crores for the establishment of a new Tissue Culture Unit and financial assistance up to Rs. 20 lakh for rehabilitation /strengthening of the old tissue culture lab as per the item given in the details in the Scheme. Intervention: Public-Private Partnership in Seed Sector Pattern of Funding: 50% GOI : 50% State Rate of Assistance: The credit linked @ 50% of the cost of the project subject to a maximum of Rs.50.00 lakh per beneficiary will be provided. Intervention: Assistance for Boosting Seed Production in Private Sector Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: a) Credit-linked back-ended subsidy is enhanced @40% of the capital cost of the project in general areas and 50% in case of hilly and scheduled areas subject to an upper limit of Rs 150 lakhs per project b) Assistance will also be available for R&D. c) With subsidy as proposed, a Committee will be set up by the Department to recommend cases and monitor progress under the Scheme. d) An agency will be selected and designated by the Mission as the nodal agency subject to the overall control of the Committee. 2% of the total fund utilized under the component will be allowed as administrative charges for the agency. e) Efforts will be made to popularize the Scheme and 2% of the annual allocation will be allowed as cost for the same. Intervention: Support to Sub-Mission Director and Survey / Studies Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: Hiring of consultants @ Rs. 70,000/- (max) along with supporting staff and surveys/studies conducted for smooth/effective implementation of the SMSP. Intervention: PPV&FRA Pattern of Funding: 100% GOI Rate of Assistance: Funds have been allocated for the PPV&FRA to undertake day-to-day activities and mandated works under PPVFR Act.

Under the scheme, Horticulture and Food Processing Department provide visit to the different location to make the farmers aware of the new technologies of agronomy by giving them tours.

Benefit: Farmer training within the state : ₹1,000/- per farmer per month (maximum 7 days) Farmer training outside the state : ₹1,500/- per farmer per day. Exposure visit outside the state to observe new technology (new component) : ₹1,500/- per farmer per day. A total of ₹12,000/- for 20 trainees in one-day farmer training and tour, i.e. maximum expenditure per farmer is ₹500/- and honorarium to the host farmer is ₹100/-, thus the total maximum expenditure is Rs 600/- per farmer.

Through the implementation of Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation - KALIA Scheme , the State Government aims to lend farmers with an all inclusive and flexible support system, ensuring accelerated agricultural prosperity.

Benefit: Financial Assistance of Rs.12,500/-will be provided to each landless Agricultural Household for Agricultural allied activities like for small goat rearing unit, mini-layer unit, duckery units, fishery kits for fisherman, mushroom cultivation and bee-keeping, etc. This will particularly benefit to SC & ST population of our State. Vulnerable cultivators/landless agricultural laborers will get financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per family per year to enable them to take care of their sustenance. The vulnerable cultivator/landless Agricultural Laborers who are in old age, having disability/ disease and are vulnerable for any other reason Life insurance cover of Rs. 2.00 lakh at a very nominal premium of Rs.330/- will be provided to all savings bank account holder of age between 18-50 years. Government of Odisha will bear farmers’ share of annual premium of Rs.165/-. Personal accident cover of Rs.2.00 lakh at a very nominal annual premium of Rs.12/- for all savings bank account holder aged between 18-50 years. Out of Rs.12/- towards premium, Rs.6/- is the farmers’ share, which will be borne by the Govt. of Odisha. In respect of the above beneficiary whose age is between 51-70 years, the entire amount of Rs.12/- towards annual premium will be borne by Govt. of Odisha. Vulnerable landless laborers, cultivators, share croppers and agricultural families identified by Gram Panchayats will be provided with cop loans up to Rs 50,000 made available at 0% interest. A direct attack at poverty, this all-inclusive efficient scheme passionately believes in responsibly lending relevant borrowers ensuring development and growth in agriculture.