Farmers Interest Group (FIG)
The “Farmers Interest Group (FIG)” scheme supports every group of 15 farmers with grants for agricultural development. The scheme offers assistance for office equipment, training, ID cards, and district-level meetings.
- Department
- Agriculture Department
- Who it is for
- Registered Societies, Joint Liability Groups (JLGS)
About FIG
The “Farmers Interest Group (FIG)” scheme, by the Agriculture-Farmers Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu, supports every group of 15 farmers with grants for agricultural development. The scheme offers financial assistance for purchasing office equipment, training, ID cards, and district-level meetings.
Benefits
- Office Equipment: ₹5,000/- per group for purchasing office equipment, technical bulletins, and setting up a library. - Training and Skill Acquisition: ₹4000/- per group for training and skill acquisition by farmer members. - ID Cards: ₹400/- per group for issuing ID cards to members. - District-Level Meetings: ₹20,000/- per group for conducting district-level meetings.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The beneficiary should be a Farmer.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- The beneficiary should be part of a Farmer’s group of 15 farmers.
Exclusions
How to apply
Offline application
Step 1: Collect the application form from the nearest Agricultural Office.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with the required details and attach mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the form to the concerned office:
Village Level: Submit the application to the Assistant Agricultural Officer.
Block Level: Submit to the Agricultural Officer or Deputy Agricultural Officer.
District Level: Submit to the Joint Director of Agriculture.
Official links and guidelines
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