Government schemes to assist agro-tourism projects in Odisha

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Definition | schemes | Criteria | Terms and conditions

The "Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana" (MKUY) guidelines outline the subsidies and assistance provided to agri-entrepreneurs in Odisha for agro-tourism. Here's a summary of the key subsidies available under the scheme:

Government schemes

1. General Male Entrepreneurs:

   • 40% of fixed capital investment (excluding land cost) up to ₹1.00 crore.

     
     

2. SC/ST/Women/Transgender/PwD/Graduates of Agriculture and Allied Disciplines:

   • 50% of fixed capital investment (excluding land cost) up to ₹1.00 crore.

     
     

3. Group Entities (e.g., Farmer Producer Organizations, NGOs, SHGs, Cooperative Societies):

   • 40% subsidy up to ₹1.00 crore.

   • If all members are from eligible categories (e.g., SC/ST/Women/Transgender), the subsidy is 50%, capped at ₹1.00 crore.

     
     

4. Family Limit:

   • A family can avail up to ₹1.00 crore under MKUY.

     
     

5. Subsidy Renewal:

   • Eligible for new projects or expansions after 10 years if earlier subsidies were fully utilized and projects completed successfully.

     
     

Eligible Expenses for Subsidy assistance in agro-tourism

1. Civil Construction:

   • The subsidy is available for infrastructure directly related to agri-enterprises (e.g., office, storage, machinery rooms).

     
     

2. Machinery and Equipment:

   • Costs of equipment and machinery for processing, irrigation, and production.

     
     

3. Electrical and Water Supply Installations:

   • Includes transformers, irrigation systems, and water storage.

     
     

4. Horticulture Plantations:

   • Cost of protected infrastructure and planting as per government norms.

     
     

5. Insurance:

   • One year’s premium for insuring capital assets (e.g., livestock, machinery) is eligible.

     
     

6. DPR Preparation:

   • Subsidy for the cost of preparing a Detailed Project Report (up to ₹50,000).

     
     

Eligibility for Entrepreneurs

• Must have land records or lease agreements for at least 15 years (or 9 years for rented premises).

• Minimum age: 18 years.

• Open to individuals, partnerships, FPOs, NGOs, cooperatives, and companies.

  
  

Process and Conditions for Registration

1. Application:

   • Submit online with required documents, including DPR and geo-tagged site photographs.

   • Application fees:

     • ₹500 for SC/ST/Women/Transgender/PwD/Graduates in Agriculture and Allied Disciplines.

     • ₹2000 for others.

       
       

2. Completion Time:

   • Projects must be completed within two years from the issue of the "Go Ahead" letter.

   • Delays reduce the subsidy (20%-50%) or may result in disqualification.

   
   

3. Disbursement:

   • Capital Investment Subsidy is released upon project completion and verification by APICOL and District Committees.

To know more about registration