Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana | How It Is Impacting The Future Of Agriculture?

 The Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana (ANBY) was introduced during the Union Budget 2024. The govt scheme was launched by the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh to promote self-reliance in the agriculture sector. The Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana is an umbrella government scheme to help farmers in Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Features Of Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana

The following are the salient features of the Atma Nibhar Bagwani Yojana:-

• Horticulture Focus: Encourages cultivation of specific high-value fruits like apples, walnuts, oranges, kiwis, and persimmons.

• High Subsidy: Offers a 45% government subsidy, reducing the financial burden on farmers.

• Bank Partnerships: Collaborates with major banks like SBI, Arunachal Pradesh Rural Bank, and Arunachal Pradesh Cooperative Apex Bank for easy loan access.

• Flexible Loan Options: Provides 45% as a bank loan with no collateral required for loans up to ₹1.60 lakh for individuals.

• SHG Benefits: Allows Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to obtain loans up to ₹10 lakh without collateral.

• Empowerment of Farmers: Aims to make farmers self-reliant by promoting fruit cultivation and sustainable agricultural practices.

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Objectives And Budget Allocated

The main goals of the scheme include:

• Promoting Self-Reliance: Granting funds and support to enable farmers to work independently in horticulture.

• High-Quality Crop Production: Improving yield and quality of crops of soil through technological advancement and superior seeds.

• Increasing Income: To help increase the financial status of the farmers by doubling their income through horticulture.

• Employment Generation: Being able to generate employment from horticulture for young people in rural areas.

• Sustainable Development: Promoting climate change practises to enhance farming sustainability.

• Improving Agricultural Productivity: Improving quality and yield of crops through the adoption of innovative technologies and Orapp and realising crop improvements through research.

• Value Chain Management: The three areas of reform were the revamping of the agricultural marketing system for enhanced product quality, the enhancement of the supply chain for better prices for the farmers, and the enhancement of the supply chain for better prices for the farmers.

• Assistance and Training: Providing assistance and education to the farmers to make them switch to the better, more efficient practices of farming.

And, The budget for the Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana is Rs 60 crore.

Eligibility Criteria

Farmers who want to apply for this state government scheme have to ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria.

• Must be a resident of Arunachal Pradesh.

• Should possess the necessary land for agricultural activities.

• Women farmers and members of self-help groups are also eligible.

• The applicant must have a plan or proposal for the agricultural activities.

How To Apply For Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana Online?

To apply for the Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana online, follow these steps.

How To Apply For The Atma Nirbhar Horticulture Scheme Online?

Visit the official website of the Atma Nirbhar Horticulture Scheme which has probably been set up by your state’s agriculture department and you should go there.

Step 1: Register or Log In

• New users should click the “Register” or “Sign Up” link and proceed and create an account by filling in their details information.
• All new and/or existing users can sign in to the site through their usernames and passwords.

Step 2 Access the Application Form

• Look for the link titled: “Application Form” or “Online Application” under the scheme section.

Step 3: Fill Out the Application Form

• It includes personal information about the person such as Name, the person’s Address, and Contact Information among others.
• Horticultural activity which you intend to carry out
• Loan and subsidy amount being sought
• Particulars of other security (if any)

Step 4: Upload Required Documents

• Submit some of the relevant identification, land-related documents and any other document which is related to the collateral.

Step 5: Pay Fees

• If possible, pay fees hereby, by selecting the “Payment” button.

Step 6: Submit Application

• Click the ‘submit’ icon after completing all fields as well as submitting necessary documents.

Step 7: Track Application Status

• You will be given a reference number to use to check the progress of your application.

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How To Apply For The Atma Nirbhar Horticulture Scheme Offline?

For the offline method, you should go to your local agriculture department office. There, you can get the application form and then fill it out and enclose it with other necessary requirements. You may also request officials on hand to help with the proper filing and submission of documents.

How To Check Beneficiary Status?

This Way You check your Status As A Beneficiary Status On the Atmanirbhar Portal:-

• Visit the Atmanirbhar Portal: Visit the homepage of the Atmanirbhar Portal.

• Log In: Select your user name/password, or if they don’t exist yet, sign up as a new user with this option.

• Check Beneficiary Status: Search “Beneficiary Status” or “Cheque Application Status”.

• Enter Application Details: Enter application reference no /other details where needed.

• View Status: On the submitted papers, you can click the tab provided for “Submit” to check your application status or any approval details.

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Conclusion

With the help of the Atma Nirbhar Bagwani Yojana, the agriculture sector of Arunachal Pradesh will take off. With the financial aid provided under this government scheme, farmers will be able to carry out more agricultural activities and increase productivity. This will help meet the market requirements and also contribute towards the financial growth of the state.

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