Development of Manures & Fertilizers: Assistance for use of Micronutrients

*Assistance for the use of Micronutrients*

• Micronutrients like Zinc, Boron, Magnesium Sulphate, and other notified micronutrients would be provided a 75% subsidy limited to Rs. 7,500/-per ha for all categories of farmers and a maximum of 4 ha per farmer.
• The subsidy would be released after the micronutrients are purchased and used by farmers.

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• 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, or a certificate to that extent may be furnished by the Assistant Chemist of Soil Testing Laboratory (North/South).

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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.

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