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.
About the Farmers Interest Group (FIG) Scheme
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.
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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.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
How to Apply for Farmers Interest Group (FIG)
Application mode: Offline
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.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Farmers Interest Group (FIG) scheme?
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 dist…
Who is eligible for Farmers Interest Group (FIG)?
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.
What benefits does Farmers Interest Group (FIG) provide?
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-Lev…
How can I apply for Farmers Interest Group (FIG)?
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…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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