Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner

The scheme “Development of Manures & Fertilizers" was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. The "Assistance for use of Soil Conditioner" component of the scheme aims to amend the soil based on soil test reports, address pH and nutrient deficiencies in fertilization practices, and address important soil deficiencies like micronutrients that affect crop productivity. The payment of the sanctioned subsidy is through the Electronic Clearance System (ECS). The applications for this scheme are accepted offline via the Zonal Agriculture Officer.

Assistance for the use of Soil Conditioner

• The soil conditioners like Rock phosphate, agricultural lime, dolomite, etc., would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 6,000/- per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer.
• The soil conditioner shall be purchased and used by the farmer, and the subsidy shall be released after the use of the same in the field.

• Any farmer carrying out agricultural activities in the State of Goa and having a Krishi card.
• The farmer should be cultivating a minimum of 0.1 ha in general.
• Institutions and private limited companies involved in agricultural activities and having a Krishi card will also be assisted under this scheme.
• Farmer should possess a Soil Health Card not older than a 2-year period for availing assistance for Soil Conditioners and Micronutrients, or a certificate to that extent may be furnished by the Assistant Chemist of Soil Testing Laboratory (North/South).

Offline application

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Zonal Agriculture Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Zonal Agriculture Officer.