Launched by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry under the aegis of the Coconut Development Board, the R&R Scheme provides financial assistance via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) for coconut farmers. The scheme supports activities including cutting & removal, replanting, and the adoption of integrated management practices in coconut gardens.
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Benefits
• Cutting & Removal: Assistance at ₹1,000 per palm, subject to a maximum of ₹32,000 per hectare
• Replanting: Assistance at ₹40 per seedling, subject to a maximum of ₹4,000
• Integrated Management Practices: Assistance at ₹17,500 per hectare in two annual installments, applicable for up to 4 hectares per farmer
• Seasonality: Benefits are distributed annually
Eligibility
• All categories of coconut farmers holding valid farmer’s identity cards or authenticated land records/documents are eligible
Application Process
Offline
• Step 1: Visit the Uzhavar Udhaviyagam (Farmers’ Help Centres) or the Office of the Additional Director of Agriculture (Horticulture) during office hours to collect the prescribed application form from the Agricultural Officer
• Step 2: Complete the application form by filling in all mandatory fields, affixing a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attaching copies of all required documents (self-attested as necessary)
• Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned authority
• Step 4: Upon receipt, the application will be registered in the receipt register and a unique number will be assigned for future reference
Documents Required
• For landowners: A copy of the farmer identity card containing details of survey numbers and the extent of land holding
• If no identity card is available: A copy of the land document (sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will)
• For tenants cultivating lands owned by religious Institutions/Wakfs/Mutts/Trusts/Municipalities:
  – A letter of consent from the respective authority as prescribed by the Department
  – A cultivation certificate from the land owner or the Agriculture/Revenue Department (joint verification)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How is the financial assistance for cutting & removal calculated under the R&R scheme?
A: Assistance is provided at ₹1,000 per palm, capped at ₹32,000 per hectare.
Q: Can tenants cultivating lands owned by Municipalities apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, tenants may apply if they obtain the necessary consent letter and cultivation certificate.
Q: What is the time frame for the seasonality of benefits under the R&R scheme?
A: Benefits are distributed annually.
Q: Are there any restrictions on the maximum area for availing Integrated Management Practices support?
A: Yes, support is available for up to 4 hectares per farmer.
Q: How should tenants cultivating lands owned by religious institutions obtain consent for the scheme?
A: They must obtain a letter of consent from the concerned authority as prescribed by the Department.
Q: What documentation is needed if a farmer does not possess an identity card?
A: A copy of the land document (sale deed, partition deed, gift deed, or will) must be submitted.
Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Garden (R&R) scheme?
A: All categories of coconut farmers with valid identity or authenticated land documents are eligible.
Q: How frequently are the benefits distributed under the R&R scheme?
A: Benefits are distributed annually.
Q: What is the financial assistance for Integrated Management Practices under the R&R scheme?
A: Assistance is provided at ₹17,500 per hectare in two annual installments for up to 4 hectares per farmer.
Q: What is the assistance provided for replanting in the R&R scheme?
A: Assistance is provided at ₹40 per seedling, with a maximum of ₹4,000.
Q: What is the financial support offered for cutting & removal under the R&R scheme?
A: Assistance is provided at ₹1,000 per palm, subject to a maximum of ₹32,000 per hectare.
Sources and References
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Application Form
• Citizen’s Charter
• Contact Us
• Grievance Redressal