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Chief Minister’s Shasakt Kisan Yojana

#Farmer#Horticulture#Self-employment#Tea#Rubber#Financial Assistance

About this scheme

To increase production and productivity and also to maintain a marketable surplus of major fruit crops in the State as well as to double farmer’s income, the government has adopted region-wise feasible and need-based Horticulture activities in the various districts of Arunachal Pradesh under budget announcement during the financial year 2019-20, targeted up to 2021-22.
Objective:
The main aim of the government scheme is to uplift the status of women, marginal and small farmers of the state for self-employment generation & commercialization of horticulture activities to double their income as per immediate felt needs of the farmers, according to thrust areas enumerated district-wise on suitable crops grown in the specific areas.
Important Features:
• Inputs are provided to farmers for tea, rubber, and double cropping, per hectare
• Crops under double cropping are selected based on soil testing

Who is Eligible

  1. The applicant/farmer should be a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.
  2. The applicant should be a progressive farmer of any area/field.
  3. All categories of farmers are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Documents Required

  1. Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID card, etc.
  2. Copy of the Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST) Certificate (If applicable)
  3. LPC/Land Allotment Documents/ Land Documents duly certified by GB/HGB/PRI and countersigned by the Local District Administration
  4. Three copies of recent passport-sized photograph
  5. Sketch map of the proposed land for Tea/Rubber dully certified by GB/HGB/PRI and countersigned by the Local District Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the aim of the scheme?

The main aim of this scheme is to uplift the status of women, marginal and small farmers of the state for self-employment generation & commercialization of Horticulture activities to double their income as per immediate felt needs of the farmers, according to thrust areas enumerated district-wise on suitable crops grown in the specific areas.

Why is the financial assistance provided to the farmers?

Financial assistance is provided to farmers for Tea, Rubber, and Double cropping.

How much cash/financial assistance is to be provided to the farmers?

The cash assistance for tea and rubber plantation of [?]1.00 lakh per hectare and [?]80,000 per hectare respectively are to be provided to the farmers.

Is there any provision for seedlings and planting material?

Yes, there is a provision for seedlings and planting material under this scheme.

Is there any provision for Fencing Material under this scheme?

Yes, there is a provision for Fencing Materials like barbed wire, nails, GI angle posts, etc.

Is this scheme providing any cultivation assistance for land development?

Yes, this scheme provides cultivation assistance for land development - manure, fertilizer, and plant protection chemicals.

How are the crops selected for double cropping?

The crops under double cropping are selected based on soil testing.

Is this scheme only for the farmers of residents of Arunachal Pradesh?

Yes, the farmers should be the permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

Is this scheme for all types of farmers?

Yes, all categories of farmers are eligible to apply under the scheme.

How can I apply under this scheme?

The applicant may contact Deputy Commissioner (DADS)/District Agriculture Officer/ Nearest Agriculture Development Officer/ Agriculture field assistant. Further, the applicant may also contact their respective district's Circle/ Block Officer.

Where can I get the application form?

The application is received from various circles through ADAs/ADOs.

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