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Learn How Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना) Is Placing North-East In Spotlight!

Komal Bajpai

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 6:48 AM

Learn How Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना) Is Placing North-East In Spotlight!

Organic farming is very necessary in the modern world where polluted and adulterated food products are common. It benefits the health, environment and the economy of the nation. However, recognising the perfect region to promote organic farming for the benefit of the stakeholders and the nation as a whole is essential. This is where the Krishi Unnati Yojana govt scheme is enhancing the farming, revenue generation and well-being of the nation.

A region with varied biodiversity, negligible use of insecticides and pesticides, and healthy climatic conditions for agriculture can be said to be ideal for organic farming. After evaluating all such conditions and factors, the Government of India launched the Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना). Let us learn in detail about this government scheme.

What Is The Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना)?

The Krishi Unnati Yojana (KUY) is a flagship central govt scheme launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It has been specifically introduced for the north-eastern areas, to promote organic farming there and provide the natives with more income and livelihoods.

The KUY is a support scheme that aims to build a value chain for organic farming and livestock products. This way, it can link producers with consumers and provide advantages to both sides of stakeholders.

The कृषि उन्नति योजना had an allocation of Rs. 400 Crores in 2023 and provides support for infrastructure upgradation, certification, branding, capacity building of farmers and other stakeholders.

The eight northern states, namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura are included in this organic farming scheme.

What Are The Benefits Of Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना)?

The Krishi Unnati Yojana offers multiple benefits to those engaged in organic farming in the North-Eastern states. Let us have a glance at them!

Health Benefits from Organic Production

The scheme promotes organic farming and every process associated with it, in turn helping the consumers choose healthier alternatives. Insecticide and pesticide food will prevent multiple ailments and be beneficial for health.

Marketing Assistance

The Unnati Scheme seeks to create value chains that would facilitate transactions and the growth of business between producers and consumers. It will assist in the marketing of products, and facilitate partnerships between farmers and sellers.

Establishment of NER Brands

North Eastern Regions will develop their brands through these schemes. Prosperity and facilitation brought by this scheme in trade will help people establish enterprises and grow.

Empowerment of Producers

This government scheme shall assist in skill building and infrastructural assistance for producers. Further, farmers will be organised in Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) to help create farmer-run enterprises and companies.

The KUY scheme is a step towards achieving more output and quality by dropping conventional means.

What Is The Eligibility Criteria For Krishi Unnati Yojana (कृषि उन्नति योजना)?

The eligibility criteria for this government scheme are given below:

The applicants must be from the North-Eastern Region.
They must have a minimum of 1.5 hectares of land under organic farming.
Applicants must form groups of 20 called Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) and register themselves.

Documents Required For This Central Government Schemes For Farmers

Below-mentioned is the list of all the documents required to apply for this govt scheme:

Document No A-1

Forwarding letter of the beneficiary. The complete address of the beneficiary with telephone/ fax numbers/email.

Document No A-2

Copy of project report (DPR) with item-wise details of costs, total outlay, loan and margin submitted by the promoter.

Document No A-3

Copy of the approved plan/ map and civil drawings indicating the dimensions and capacity of the infrastructure project.

Document No A-4

Invoices for purchase of machinery/equipment, if any.

Document No A-5

Copy of land documents where the project is going to be established.

Document No A-6

Notarized Affidavit in Original executed by the promoter on a non-judicial stamp paper as suggested by the State Lead Agency (SLA).

Document No A-7

Copy of duly registered partnership deed, if it is a partnership firm, Memorandum& Articles of Association and certificate of incorporation, in case of Private Limited Company etc. In the case of FPC: registration certificate as per Producer Company under Section 581(C) of the Indian Companies Act, 1956, as amended in 2013. In the case of FPO: Cooperative Societies Act/ Autonomous or Mutually Aided Cooperative Societies Act of the respective State.
In case of FIG: Recommendation from SLA.

How To Apply For Krishi Unnati Yojana(कृषि उन्नति योजना)?

The application procedure for this government scheme is easy to follow. It has been curated in a way to ensure access to all regions. The process is as follows:

For Farmers:

Contact the nearest State Agriculture Department or State Organic Commodity Board or State Organic Mission for registration under the scheme.
Fill out the application form and submit it along with the required documents such as land records, bank account details, Aadhaar card, etc.

For Enterprises:

Contact the State Agriculture Department/State Organic Commodity Board or State Organic Mission for registration under the govt scheme.
Fill out the application form and submit it along with the required documents such as registration certificate, PAN card, GST registration, bank account details, organic certification, etc.
Sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the farmers or FIGs or FPCs for long-term trade relations.

Conclusion

This government scheme plays a crucial role in helping farmers prosper and grow in the Northeastern regions. The scheme has multiple long-term benefits and is an equitable solution to promote employment generation and alleviate poverty in the North Eastern region.

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