The Government of Goa on 2nd June 2022, has revised the State Sector Scheme “SHETKARI ADHAR NIDHI” for grant of compensation to the farmers who suffer losses in agriculture due to various factors.
The scheme would cover the damage to field crops, horticulture crops spices, medicinal plants, floriculture, losses to infrastructure like farm retaining wall, fencing, well, irrigation system and pipeline, pump and green houses. Similarly, losses to agriculture produce ready for sale, inputs required for agricultural production, agriculture machinery and equipment’s shall be covered under the scheme.
Similarly, natural calamities that prevent the farmer from economic crop cultivation would also be covered under the scheme. The expenditure incurred for removal of debris caused due to siltation shall also be covered under the Shetkari Adhar Nidhi.
The farmer who has suffered losses shall be eligible for the benefit under Shetkari Adhar Nidhi Scheme. Farmer shall be the one, cultivating the land with valid Krishi Card. NGO’s/Self Help Groups/Farmers Clubs/ Institutes and Organizations engaged in agricultural activities with valid Krishi Card issued by the Government shall be covered under the scheme.
Further the compensation for agriculture produce shall be limited to one time per year, per season, per farmer. Agriculture produce shall be considered as matured crop produce only.
