Rural Store Scheme 2021
Providing storage facilities to farmers
Rural Store Scheme 2021
Providing storage facilities to farmers
The economic condition of most of the farmers in our country is not good due to which they are not able to create their own grain storage. That is why the Central Government has started the Rural Storage Scheme to help farmers in storing grains. If you want to know all the information about this scheme, then read our post completely because through this article we will provide all the information related to Rural Warehousing Scheme as well as Warehouse Subsidy Scheme.
What is Rural Storage Scheme 2021 :-
Many times it happens that farmers are not able to keep their crops safe, due to which they have to sell their crops at very low prices. That is why the government has started the Warehouse Subsidy Scheme. Under this scheme, storage will be constructed so that farmers can keep their crops safe. For your information, let us tell you that if the farmer wants, he can construct the storage himself and apart from this, the institutions associated with him can also construct the storage. For your information, let us tell you that farmers will be given loan facility to build storehouses and along with that they will also get subsidy on that loan.
Rural Storage Scheme Capacity :-
For information here, let us tell you that the capacity under this scheme will be decided through the entrepreneur. But to avail subsidy, the capacity of the warehouse must be minimum 100 tonnes and maximum 30 thousand tonnes. This means that if the capacity of the warehouse is less than 100 tonnes or more than 30 thousand tonnes, then the benefit of subsidy will not be given under this scheme. But let us tell you here that in some situations, if the capacity of the warehouses is less than 50 tonnes, then subsidy will still be given to them. Apart from this, it should also be known that in hilly areas, if the capacity of the warehouse is 25 tonnes, then they will still be given subsidy. Also, let us tell you here that the loan repayment period under this scheme has been kept at 11 years.
Basis for getting subsidy under Rural Storage Scheme:-
platform construction
construction of internal road
construction of boundary wall
quality certification facility
packaging facilities
grading facility
construction work of drainage system
Capital cost of warehouse construction
Various warehousing facilities etc.
What is the purpose of rural storage scheme? :-
The main objective of the Rural Storage Scheme is to build storage houses for all the farmers. Let us tell you that in this way farmers will get a chance to store their crops safely and then they will not be forced to sell their crops at low prices. Thus, through this scheme, the economic condition of the farmers will improve a lot so that they will not have to face various problems and difficulties.
Beneficiaries of Rural Storage Scheme :-
farmer
farmer group or producer group
establishment
Non government organization
self help group
companies
Corporation
Person
government organization
confederation
Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee
Eligibility criteria of Rural Storage Scheme :-
Farmers and agriculture related organizations can take advantage of this scheme.
To avail the benefits of the scheme, the applicant must be a permanent resident of India.
applicant's aadhar card
applicant's ration card
All details of the candidate's bank account
Candidate's mobile number
Passport size photograph of the candidate
Residence certificate of the applicant
Subsidy rates under Rural Storage Scheme (Subsidy amount) :-
Under this scheme, one-third of the capital spent on the project will be given as subsidy to SC and ST entrepreneurs and groups belonging to their communities or in the North-Eastern states and hilly areas. Let us tell you here that the maximum limit of subsidy has been fixed at Rs 3 crore.
Apart from this, let us tell you that subsidy up to 25% will be provided on the project capital when a farmer gets the project constructed or if the farmer has done graduation or that farmer is associated with any government organization. Let us tell you that in such a situation the maximum amount given will be Rs 2.25 crore.
Also, let us tell you that other categories like any individual, corporation or company will be given a subsidy of 15% on the cost of project capital. Please note that in such a situation the maximum amount that will be provided is Rs 1.35 crore.
Apart from this, let us tell you that if the renovation of the store house is done with the help of NDC, then 25% subsidy of the cost will be given.
Capital cost of the project under Rural Storage Scheme :-
For storage with capacity of 1000 tonnes - This will be the appraised project cost given by the bank or its actual cost or Rs 3500 per tonne, whichever is lower.
For storage house with capacity of 1000 tonnes - Please mention here that under this, the cost of the project appraisal given through the bank or its actual cost or Rs 150/ton whichever is the lowest.
Main facts of Rural Storage Scheme :-
It is necessary to have some facilities inside the warehouse like paved road, drainage system, complete security arrangements, proper arrangement for bringing, carrying and unloading of goods etc.
All windows and skylights should be bird proof, that is, no birds should come in through them.
It is mandatory for all windows and doors to be air tight.
The warehouse should be completely safe from all types of germs.
Construction of storage is required to be done only as per the guidelines given by CPWD or CPWD-KK.
The warehouse can be constructed at any place of your choice.
It is also very important for the applicant to have a license for the warehouse.
If the warehouse is more than 1000 tonnes then it will have to obtain recognition from CWC.
The height of storage must be at least 4-5 meters.
Apart from this, under this scheme it is necessary to build the warehouse as per engineering standards.
Under the Warehouse Scheme, it is mandatory for the candidate to construct scientific storage.
Also, let us tell you that to avail the benefit of this scheme, the candidate must have his own land.
Apart from this, the decision of storage capacity also largely depends on the application under this scheme.
The applicant's warehouse must be completely outside the municipal corporation limits.
Banks covered under rural storage scheme :-
Urban Cooperative Bank
Regional Rural Bank
commercial bank
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation
State Co-operative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank
State Co-operative Bank
Agricultural Development Finance Committee
Application process under Rural Warehousing Scheme (How to apply for Warehouse subsidy scheme) :-
To avail the benefits of this scheme, visit the official website of Rural Storage Scheme.
When you come to this website, the home page of the website will open here.
Here you will see the option of Apply Now. Click on this.
After that an application form will open in front of you.
Now you have to fill all the information that has been asked from you in this application form.
After filling all the information properly, attach all the important documents.
After this, now press the submit button.
In this way you can easily apply for Rural Storage Scheme.
FAQ
Q: Who has implemented Gramin Bhandar Yojana and why?
Ans: This scheme has been implemented by the Central Government and the purpose of implementing it is to provide storage facilities to all the farmers.
Q: Can any person in the country avail the benefit of Gramin Bhandar Yojana?
Ans: No, this scheme is only for farmers.
Q: What is the official website of Gramin Bhandar Yojana?
Ans: www.nabard.org
name of the scheme |
Rural Store Scheme |
launched by whom |
Central government |
beneficiary |
Farmer |
Objective |
Providing storage facilities to farmers |
helpline number |
022-26539350 |
Portal |
www.nabard.org |