Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana

 Updated on April 17, 2022, 5:53 a.m.

Maharashtra is one of the most urbanised states In India. However, it also enjoys the wonderful distinction of a state having highest rural-urban difference in the standard of living of its population.
The portion of agriculture in the net state domestic product of Maharashtra dropped steeply from 51% in 1961-62 to 16.7% in 2019.

The comparable shares for Indian agriculture were 47% and 27%. Yet, in terms of the proportion of labour force engaged in agriculture which was 70% in 2011, Maharashtra's economy continues to be chiefly agrarian. Indeed, the share of State's rural labour force engaged in agriculture was as tall as 83 per cent even in 2020, when many industries were set up nearly half of the agricultural workers were labourers.

Thus, the vital dependence of its rural labour force on agriculture is fairly evident and is unlikely to reduce drastically in the near future. Apart from the direct influence of agricultural growth on generation of rural employment and incomes its important secondary linkages with the development of rural non-farming segments are more vital.

Trade in Maharashtra’s agriculture's outputs and inputs and services required by it and the processing of its products open up extra and more important avenues for workforce concentration.

Maharashtra being an important producer of cotton, sugarcane, groundnut and various horticultural crops, it assumes extra importance to its rural economy, in the framework of new liberalised trade environment for farm products. That is why, careful valuation of agriculture's past performance and based on it, future prospects of progress is required.

The Government of Maharashtra has introduced the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana in 2018 to protect the interest and promote the welfare of the small and medium scale farmers in the state of Maharashtra. The initial tenure of this scheme is 6 years.

OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana are given below as follows:

  • To promote climate-resistant agriculture and increase the harvest of farmers in Maharashtra. 
  • It helps in boosting the income of the farmers in Maharashtra State and make them self-reliant.
  • To make the farmers more flexible to climate change and make them self-reliant.
  • To get rid of the draught crisis that Maharashtra state faces every year.
  • To enhance the soil quality and develop the food grain varieties used to sustain superior climate variations and do necessary changes in the crop patterns.

ELIGIBILITY:

The eligibility criteria as per the guidelines of the Government of Maharashtra sponsored the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana are given below as follows:

  • The aspirant must be born and raised in Maharashtra.
  • Applicant must be above 18 years.
  • The person must be farmer by profession for at least 4 years.
  • Only one member from a family can apply for this scheme, multiple entries are not encouraged.
  • The person can work in his/her land or others property in Maharashtra.
  • The person must be living below the poverty line.
  • Applicant must be an integral part of the farming associations in Maharashtra.
  • The applicant must have an active bank account.
  • The applicant must have a mobile number.

DOCUMENT REQUIRED:

The Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana funded by the Government of Maharashtra requires some documents for the individual to get enlisted in this scheme and relish the benefits.

  • Birth Certificate verified by the gazetted officer.
  • Caste certificate verified.
  • No Objection Certificate of the Bank.
  • Passport Size Photos.
  • Certificate indicating that applicant is small and marginal level farmer.
  • Applicants email address.
  • Educational qualification documents signed by the gazetted officer of the government.
  • Voter Id, Ration card, signed by the gazetted officer of the government.
  • Certificate showing source of finance.
  • Driving License Xerox signed by the gazetted officer of the government.
  • Nativity Certificate.
  • Pan Card attested by the gazetted officer.

FEATURES:

The features of the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana are given below as follows:

  • Helping the farmers in Maharashtra suffering from famine and give them assistance.
  • They assist the small and middle class farmers of the state.
  • State government will play a pivotal role to enhance the income of the farmers and lead a good life.
  • The Government of Maharashtra has taken loan of INR 2000 Crores from World Bank to enhance the lives of farmers.
  • They offer the wells for water availability and proper tanks for water storage.
  • The budget of INR 4000 Crores has been allocated for this scheme by the Government.
  • Offering the assistance to the farmers whose crops has been destroyed by the draught in the state.
  • The scheme in the initial state is being implemented in the selected villages of 15 districts in Maharashtra.
  • Offering the superior training and conducting the study tours.
  • It encourages the planting of Orchards and Saplings to enhance the soil management and improve the yield.
  • This scheme always encourages the water conservation as Maharashtra is drought prone.
  • It encourages the use of the sprinkler and drip irrigation to have an effective use of water resources.
  • About 70% of the scheme will be sponsored by the World Bank and 30% of the plan implementation will be done by the Government.

HOW THIS SCHEME WORKS?

The Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra has some processes to be followed. They are as follows:

  • All the dry and unproductive areas will be investigated by the government.
  • Advice will be offered to the farmers to do the farming as per the soil and air compositions.
  • The soil used in the cultivation of the land is tested and certified.
  • Goat rearing centres is making waves as the demand for goat milk is there.
  • The fisheries and ponds are also established under this scheme to make sure along with water to farmers the marine life is also give importance.
  • Drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation is also introduced to the farmers in Maharashtra to make the life easier for the farmers.

SOIL VARIETIES USED IN SOIL-FARMING IN MAHARASHTRA

As per the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana the types of soil used in order to do the farming are as follows:

  • Course Shallow Soils.
  • Deep Black Soils.
  • Laterite Soils.
  • Coastal Saline.
  • Coastal Alluvial Soils.
  • Reddish Brown Soils.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

The Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana sponsored by the Government of Maharashtra is the vital scheme to promote the welfare of the farmers in Maharashtra. The procedure to apply for this scheme is as follows:

  • You must go to this website https://mahapocra-gov-inand download the application form.
  • You need to fill the basic details like the Name, Address, Age, Bank Account details, Parents Name and Address, Relatives details, Sex, Status like Married orSingle, Aadhar Card, Mobile Number, District, Block, Pan Card details and others.
  • You need to attach all the documents in PDF formats and upload into the website mentioned above and click on the submit button.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Does this scheme cover all the villages in Maharashtra State?

Yes.

Can I have the option of applying in Hindi?

No, at present you do not have any option of applying in Hindi Language. You can apply in Marathi language. However we are working on it to make it people friendly.

What is the process to see the weather advice?

You must go to the website https://mahapocra-gov-in and click on the link weather advice or Hawaman Salla. Please select your district and state to know more about the weather forecast in Maharashtra.

What is the process to download various booklets under the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana?

The applicants need to go to website https://mahapocra-gov-in and click on Project Manuals.

What is the process to view the beneficiaries of the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana?

The applicants need to go to website https://mahapocra-gov-in and click on the link Pragathi Ahwal.

What kinds of projects are sponsored under the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana?

There are various projects that are sponsored under the Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Yojana like the Ponds farms, Goat rearing units, Vermi compost units, Sprinkles irrigation, Water pump, Plantation project.

How many villages initially were proposed to be included in this scheme?

5142 villages in 15 districts of Maharashtra states will be brought under this scheme.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

The applicant can fill the form offline and attach the Xerox copies of the relevant documents and send it to the address mentioned below as follows:

Agriculture Department
Government of Maharashtra
Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjeevani Prakalpa (POCRA)
30 A/B Arcade
World Trade Centre
Cuffe Parade
Mumbai—400005
Maharashtra
Phone: 022-22163351.

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