Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – “More Crop per Drop”, assistance is being provided for installing drip/micro irrigation systems for horticultural crops, said Yogesh, Deputy Director of the Horticulture Department.
He stated that crops such as arecanut, coconut, ginger, banana, palm, black pepper, avocado, sapota, and various vegetables are eligible under the scheme. Farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and other categories can receive up to 90% subsidy.
Under the National Horticulture Mission, farmers are given 40% assistance to expand new areas for banana, vegetables, and avocado cultivation. In the rejuvenation program, farmers are provided with free saplings of oranges and pepper, along with organic manure.
Under the Protected Cultivation Program, 50% subsidy is provided for the construction of greenhouses/polyhouses/shade net houses and for plastic mulching. Similarly, 50% subsidy is offered for water storage structures.
For post-harvest management, 50% subsidy is given for the construction of processing units/pack houses/cold storages. Additionally, a 40% subsidy is available for setting up mushroom units.
