Agriculture Department – Panchayat Samiti Kalwan

1) Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Agricultural Self-Reliance Scheme

This scheme is implemented for the benefit of Scheduled Caste (SC) category farmers.

Main benefits under this scheme

The primary benefits provided under this scheme are:

• New irrigation well package
• Old well repair package
• Farm pond lining package

2) Birsa Munda Agricultural Revolution Scheme (Within Area & Outside Area)

This scheme is also implemented for the benefit of Scheduled Tribe (ST) category farmers.

Main benefits under this scheme

• New irrigation well package
• Old well repair package
• Farm pond lining package

Scheme Terms & Conditions

• The farmer must have a caste certificate issued by a competent authority, proving they belong to SC or ST category.
• The farmer must own land between 0.40 hectares to a maximum of 6.0 hectares.
• For further information, contact the Agriculture Officer (Vighyo), Panchayat Samiti Kalwan.

Other Grants & Schemes

Zilla Parishad SES Scheme

Under this scheme, farmers can purchase agricultural tools, seeds, etc. through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) at 50% subsidy or limited subsidy.

National Biogas Development & Fertilizer Management Program

Subsidy is provided for the installation of biogas plants.

Limited Subsidy Scheme for Natural Disaster-Affected Farmers

Under Zilla Parishad SES, limited subsidy is provided to farmers affected by natural disasters.

Pradhan Mantri / Shabari / Ramai / Indira Awas Yojana – Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

Ramai Awas Yojana

1) Eligibility Conditions

• Beneficiaries must be approved by the Gram Sabha.
• Beneficiaries must not have a pucca house.
• Beneficiaries must not have availed any previous housing scheme.

2) Procedure for Determining Eligibility

1. Beneficiary must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC).
2. Monthly family income must be less than ₹10,000.
3. No family member should have received benefits under any previous scheme.
4. Beneficiary should be approved by Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha.
5. Beneficiary must own land or submit a consent letter.

3) Procedure for Receiving Benefits

• Eligible beneficiary proposals are received from Gram Panchayats at the Panchayat Samiti level.
• After approval by the Assistant Commissioner, Social Welfare Department, Nashik, beneficiaries are confirmed.
• After administrative approval from the Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Nashik, the beneficiary receives a grant of ₹1,20,000 (One Lakh Twenty Thousand only) in three installments through the Panchayat Samiti office.

4) Details of Benefits

• A grant of ₹1,20,000 is provided for house construction.
• Additionally, ₹246 per day for 90 days as labor wages, totaling ₹22,000 (Twenty-two thousand only).

5) Subsidy Distribution Procedure

6) Competent Authority

• Group Development Officer (GDO), Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

7) Application Fees

• Free of cost

8) Complaint Redressal

• Group Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

9) Related Officer

• Group Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)

MGNREGA is a central government scheme that guarantees at least 100 days of employment per year to unskilled workers in rural households. It provides the Right to Work and is implemented through Gram Panchayats.

Major Works under MGNREGA

Works include:

• Water conservation
• Afforestation
• Irrigation
• Land development
• Horticulture and fruit plantation

These works ensure employment and create durable assets in rural areas.

MGNREGA (General Implementation)

The scheme is applicable to all caste categories.

Works Included Under This Scheme

• New irrigation well package
• Farm ponds
• Fruit plantation
• Bullock shed, goat shed, poultry shed
• Compost pit, Nadep, Gobar gas unit
• All public works, such as:
  • Public road construction
  • Public tree plantation
  • Public toilets
  • Drought prevention tree plantation
  • Water conservation works
  • Underground bunds, etc.

MGNREGA – Program Details (Kalwan Department)

1) Eligibility Conditions

• Annual work plan is prepared at Gram Panchayat level.
• Beneficiaries are selected through Gram Sabha resolution.

2) Procedure to Receive Benefits

• A prescribed format proposal is prepared and submitted by Gram Panchayat.
• A complete checklist is verified at taluka level.
• After verification, the scheme is approved.

3) Details of Benefits

• Subsidy is provided as per the standards for each public or individual work.
• The subsidy is distributed through online system.

4) Subsidy Distribution Procedure

• After the start of any work, wages are paid in unskilled or skilled categories.
• Payments are made through online system.

5) Competent Authority

• Work completion certificate and subsidy are provided after completion.

6) Application Fees

• Free of cost

7) Complaint Redressal

• Group Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

8) Related Officer

• Group Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti, Kalwan

Introduction

The implementation of the Right to Information Act – 2005 has brought better control over government and semi-government organizations. This law makes the functioning of government work transparent and helps the general public understand how various welfare schemes are implemented, including the different stages and processes involved at various levels. As the administration becomes more transparent, the doubts and suspicions among the public reduce. Additionally, it helps prevent bureaucratic negligence and corruption automatically.

Under this Right, the following are included:

• Inspecting work, documents, and records.
• Obtaining certified copies of documents or records and taking notes.
• Obtaining certified copies of materials.
• Obtaining information through printed copies (printouts), CDs, floppies, tapes, video recordings, or any other electronic media.

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