CDP-SURAKSHA for Horticulture Farmers

CDP-SURAKSHA Platform Overview

• Launched by the Central government for horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP).
• Aims to enhance the horticulture sector, contributing nearly one-third of India's agriculture gross value addition (GVA).

SURAKSHA Acronym

• Stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance.”

Key Features

• Instant subsidy disbursal directly to farmers' bank accounts via e-RUPI vouchers from NPCI.
• Integrated database with PM-KISAN to streamline operations.
• Utilizes cloud-based server space provided by NIC for data management.
• Incorporates UIDAI validation for identity verification.
• Features e-RUPI integration for efficient payment processing.
• Local government directory (LGD) included for regional governance support.
• Content management system ensures up-to-date information.
• Employs geotagging and geo-fencing for secure operations and delivery verification.

User Access and Process

• Accessible by farmers, vendors, implementing agencies (IA), cluster development agencies (CDA), and officials from the National Horticulture Board (NHB).
• Farmers can log in using their mobile numbers to place orders and make payments for planting material.
• Upon payment, an e-RUPI voucher is generated and sent to the selected vendor.

Delivery and Verification

• Vendors deliver planting material, which farmers must verify using geo-tagged photos and videos of their fields.
• After delivery verification, implementing agencies release payment to the vendor based on the e-RUPI voucher.
• Vendors are required to upload invoicing details on the CDP-SURAKSHA portal for payment confirmation.
• The IA compiles documentation for subsidy release from the CDA.

Subsidy Eligibility

• Farmers can avail of the subsidy only at the first stage after raising demand for planting material through the platform.

Discover the newly launched CDP-SURAKSHA platform aimed at supporting horticulture farmers through subsidy disbursement in India. This innovative system enhances resource allocation and secure assistance under the Cluster Development Programme, significantly impacting the horticulture sector's contribution to the agricultural gross value addition.