Question: Tell me about the Scheme for Plantation Development (New planting & Replanting) under Medium Term Framework Plan (MTFP) in Traditional Areas (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), Non-Traditional and North Eastern Region scheme.

Answer: is to be uploaded)Nomination, if applicable (in case of joint ownership/ minor owner)Caste Certificate (in the case of SC
Applicants)PAH Declaration Form (in the case of PAH)Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it mandatory to provide the bill of planting
material for certain years?For plantations in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, the bill of planting material is not mandatory. Instead, a self-
declaration containing purchase details is to be uploaded.When is a nomination required in the application?A nomination is required in
case of joint ownership or minor ownership. It is included in Annexure-1 of the application.Re there any specific requirements for SC
applicants in terms of documents?SC applicants are required to provide a caste certificate as part of the application.Is there a requirement
to provide a sketch of the applied area?Yes, a sketch of the applied area is required, showing descriptions of boundaries on all sides with
the names of the owners.How is ownership of the rubber area proven in the application?Ownership is established by providing a valid
certificate from the Village Officer.What information should be present in the bank passbook copy?The bank passbook copy should
show the name of the account holder, the account number, and the IFS Code of the bank.What kind of identity proof is preferred for the
application?Preferred identity proof documents include Voter ID, PAN card, Driving Licence, or Passport.How are sloppy lands
protected from soil erosion in the plantation?Sloppy lands are protected from soil erosion through measures such as contour terracing,
construction of contour bunds, digging silt trenches or pits, and planting of cover crops.Can non-rubber trees be retained in the plantation,
and if so, what is the limit?Yes, non-rubber trees can be retained, with a maximum of 20 trees, 40 coconut palms, or 80 areca nut palms
per hectare, distributed evenly.What conditions are set for maintaining rubber plantations in terms of plant density?Rubber plantations
should maintain a minimum stand of 450 plants per hectare. The growth must also be satisfactory, as assessed by the inspecting
officer.How is the planting subsidy disbursed in Non-Traditional and North Eastern Regions?In these regions, the planting subsidy is
also paid in a single installment upon satisfactory completion of stipulated work items. The payment method is exclusively through bank
e-transfer, with the requirement of Aadhar-linked bank account details in the application.What is the subsidy structure for Non-
Traditional and North Eastern Regions?In these regions, the subsidy is â‚¹35,000 per hectare with an additional â‚¹5,000 per hectare for
planting material. Similar to the Traditional Region, the planting material subsidy is â‚¹10 per plant, limited to 500 plants per
hectare.How is the planting subsidy disbursed in the Traditional Region?The planting subsidy is paid in a single installment, provided
that the stipulated work items are satisfactorily completed. The payment is exclusively through bank e-transfer, requiring Aadhar-linked
bank account details in the application.What are the key benefits provided under the Scheme for Plantation Development in Kerala and
Tamil Nadu?In the Traditional Region, general category growers receive â‚¹20,000 per hectare along with â‚¹5,000 per hectare for
planting material. For SC category growers, the subsidy is â‚¹35,000 per hectare, also with â‚¹5,000 per hectare for planting material. The
subsidy for planting material is capped at â‚¹10 per plant for up to 500 plants per hectare.Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesTerms Of
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Replanting) under Medium Term Framework Plan (MTFP) in Traditional Areas (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), Non-Traditional and North
Eastern RegionAgricultureDBTFarmingPlantRubberSeedSubsidy to applyDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication
ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently Asked Questions"Scheme for Plantation Development (New planting & Replanting) under
Medium Term Framework Plan (MTFP) in Traditional Areas (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), Non-Traditional and North Eastern Region" by
the Rubber Board, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Scheme is intended to increase the production of
natural rubber in India by accelerating new planting and replanting of rubber on scientific lines. Accelerated new planting/replanting
would be achieved by giving proper technical guidance and financial assistance to growers. OkWas this helpful?ShareNews and
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