Oilseeds is a very important group of crops. India is deficit in edible oil production and hence developmental efforts are made to increase production of oilseeds and consequently those of oils. Main objective of this scheme is to increase per hectare yield (productivity) and total production of oilseeds in Maharashtra. The expenditure of this scheme is shared by the Central and State Governments in 75:25 ratio. There are several subsidies under the scheme.
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Item | Subsidy |
| 1. | To buy breeder’s seed and produce foundation seed. |
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| 2 | Village seed production |
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| 3 | Supply of Certified seed |
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| 4 | Seed minikit |
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| 5 | Special provisions |
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| 6 | Group demonstrations |
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| 7 | Distribution of Bio-fertilizer packets |
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| 8 | Supply of sprinkler sets |
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| 9 | Demonstrations on integrated pest management. |
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| 10 | Demonstrations of feromon traps |
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| 11 | Supply of gypsum |
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| 12 | Farmers training |
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State Sponsored Special Scheme:
The Government of Maharashtra has started special programme of oilseeds production on the lines of centre sponsored scheme. Under this scheme 100% expenditure is borne by the State Govt. The crops included are groundnut, soyabean, improved and hybrid sunflower. Subsidy is granted on supply of certified seed, disease control, (rust on soyabean). The Scheme is operated by the principal Agricultural officer and Agricultural Development Office (Z.P) at the district level. Except Thane and Raigad, the scheme is operated in all the districts of the State.
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