Coconut Development 2026-27 — Keragramam cluster aid and Kera Raksha Vaaram (Kerala)
Shown as running by: Kerala Coconut Development 2026-27 working instructions (circular ADFW/4401/2026-TB1, 14.08.2026) (14 Aug 2026, Opening para — Administrative Sanction (G.O.(Rt) No.715/2026/AGRI dated 29/07/2026) for ₹6300.00 lakh, scheme “Coconut Development” in the Annual Plan 2026-27)
A coconut farmer in a Keragramam cluster gets ₹1,000 for each diseased or senile palm cut and removed, ₹60 per replanted seedling, half the cost of a well or pump set (up to ₹10,000), ₹2,000 for a climbing device and ₹10,000 for a compost unit; across Kerala, crown cleaning and plant protection is paid at ₹75 a palm.
- Lead benefit
- ₹1,000per palm, at most
- Components
- 6each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹1,000 for each diseased, old or senile coconut palm cut and removed in a Keragramam.
What the document says, word for word
Keragramam aid is only in the 40 Keragramam clusters (100 ha each) notified for 2026-27; ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is one of them. Per-palm components are capped at ₹19,200 per hectare in total.
“Cut & removal of disease affected, old and senile palms ₹1000 per palm”₹60 per good-quality coconut seedling planted in place of removed palms.
What the document says, word for word
Keragramam aid is only in the 40 Keragramam clusters (100 ha each) notified for 2026-27; ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is one of them. Per-palm components are capped at ₹19,200 per hectare in total.
“Replanting with good quality seedlings 50 ₹60/ seedling”Half the cost of a new well, pond or pump set for a coconut garden, up to ₹10,000 a unit — small and marginal farmers with at least 30 cents.
What the document says, word for word
Keragramam aid is only in the 40 Keragramam clusters (100 ha each) notified for 2026-27; ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is one of them. Per-palm components are capped at ₹19,200 per hectare in total. Drip or sprinkler can also be funded here, up to ₹25,000 per hectare for the irrigation component.
“Assistance will be provided at 50% subsidy, limited to a maximum of ₹10000/- per unit of well or pump set with accessories for small and marginal farmers with a minimum area of 0.12 ha (30 cents).”₹2,000 off a coconut climbing device for a small or marginal farmer in a Keragramam.
What the document says, word for word
Devices are bought from KAICO, RAIDCO or KAMCO and distributed through Krishi Bhavans, 25 per Keragramam. We count one device per farmer; the document does not say how many one farmer may get.
“Permissible subsidy is ₹2000/-per unit.”₹10,000 for a vermi-compost or coir-pith compost unit (7.2 × 1.2 × 0.6 m) or an enriched-FYM shed with inputs.
What the document says, word for word
Keragramam aid is only in the 40 Keragramam clusters (100 ha each) notified for 2026-27; ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is one of them. Per-palm components are capped at ₹19,200 per hectare in total. Smaller units get a proportionate amount.
“financial assistance to the tune of ₹10,000/- per unit will be given to the beneficiary for establishing compost unit of 7.2 x1.2 x 0.6 meter size and for meeting material cost of inputs aiding in composting.”₹75 per palm (₹25 for pesticide or bio-pesticide and ₹50 climbing charge) for crown cleaning and pest control in the state-wide Kera Raksha Vaaram campaign.
What the document says, word for word
Runs across Kerala, not only in Keragramams; 12.84 lakh palms are targeted in 2026-27, with priority to areas with high pest and disease incidence. Green-manure seed for palm basins is also given (₹6.25 a palm).
“For this, an amount of ₹75.00 per palm is given, which includes ₹ 25/- for the cost of PPC/Bio pesticide and ₹50/- as a climbing charge.”How much can I claim?
Enter your palms to see the figure.
Keragramam aid is only in the 40 Keragramam clusters (100 ha each) notified for 2026-27; ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is one of them. Per-palm components are capped at ₹19,200 per hectare in total.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- Ask your Krishi Bhavan whether your panchayat is a 2026-27 Keragramam (Annexure 1) and join the cluster’s Kera Samithi.
- Choose the components you need from the cafeteria list; the Agricultural Officer values the work.
- For the irrigation unit you need at least 30 cents (0.12 ha) and must be a small or marginal farmer; climbing devices are bought from KAICO, RAIDCO or KAMCO.
- Kera Raksha Vaaram runs as a state-wide campaign through the Krishi Bhavan; register your palms there.
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.