State Sponsored Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme
Government of Maharashtra – Agriculture Department
Details
The pattern of assistance under this scheme is for a total amount payable in three years. The subsidy amount is directly credited every year into the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiary through DBT.
The beneficiary must maintain a minimum survival rate of 80% in the first year and 90% in the second year for fruit plants.
The State Sponsored Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme was launched by the Agriculture Department of Maharashtra from the Kharif season 2018-19.
This scheme includes 16 perennial fruit crops such as Mango, Cashew, Guava, Sapota, Custard Apple, Pomegranate, Paper Lemon, Coconut, Tamarind, Fig, Amla, Kokum, Jackfruit, Jamun, Orange, and Mosambi.
Area Eligibility:
Konkan Division: 0.10 Hectare to 10.00 Hectare
Rest of Maharashtra: 0.20 Hectare to 6.00 Hectare
Benefits
Subsidy through DBT is provided to farmers for plantation of the above fruit crops for the following activities:
- Pit Digging
- Planting grafts / seedlings
- Application of chemical and organic fertilizers
- Crop Protection
- Gap Filling
Eligibility
- Beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra
- Farmer should have Aadhaar Card
- Farmer must possess 7/12 and 8-A land records
Exclusions
- Institutional beneficiaries are not eligible
Application Process
Mode: Online
Application Portal: https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/
- Visit the Aaple Sarkar DBT Portal.
- Select Farmer Scheme.
- Click on New Applicant Registration.
- Enter personal details such as Name, Aadhaar, Mobile Number, Email.
- Create Username and Password.
- Login and complete profile (Personal, Address & Land details) to 100%.
- Apply for the scheme, enter plantation details and submit the application.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- 7/12 Certificate
- 8-A Certificate
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST candidates)
- Self Declaration
- Pre-Sanction Letter
- Invoice of Implement
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which fruit crops are included in this scheme?
This scheme includes 16 perennial fruit crops such as Mango, Cashew, Guava,
Sapota, Custard Apple, Pomegranate, Paper Lemon, Coconut, Tamarind, Fig,
Amla, Kokum, Jackfruit, Jamun, Orange and Mosambi.
Q2. Can a single farmer apply for more than two fruit crops?
Yes, a farmer can apply for more than one fruit crop subject to availability
of land and scheme guidelines.
Q3. What are the planting distances to get the benefits?
Planting distance must be as per the recommendations of the Agriculture
Department for the selected fruit crop.
Q4. Can women farmers apply for this scheme?
Yes, women farmers who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply.
Q5. What is the benefit amount for various fruit crops?
The benefit amount varies crop-wise and is provided as per Government norms
through DBT in three installments.
Q6. What is the eligibility criteria to apply for the scheme?
The applicant must be a resident of Maharashtra, possess Aadhaar Card,
and have valid 7/12 and 8-A land records.
Q7. Is this a state-sponsored scheme?
Yes, this is a state-sponsored scheme of the Government of Maharashtra.
Q8. Can farmers with common farm land apply?
Yes, farmers with common land can apply provided valid land documents are submitted.
Q9. What is the area requirement to get the benefit?
Konkan Division: 0.10 Ha to 10.00 Ha
Rest of Maharashtra: 0.20 Ha to 6.00 Ha
Q10. Can physically handicapped (PH) persons apply?
Yes, physically handicapped farmers can apply if they meet eligibility conditions.
Q11. Where can we apply for the scheme?
Applications can be submitted online through the MahaDBT Portal.
Q12. Is bank detail required for the farmer?
Yes, Aadhaar-linked bank account details are mandatory for DBT.
Q13. What is the basic requirement for applying?
Aadhaar Card, land records (7/12 & 8-A), and active bank account are required.
Q14. What is the application fee?
There is no application fee for this scheme.
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