Transportation subsidy for farmers bringing produce to Agricultural Wholesale Markets and District Procurement Centres (Kerala “Market Development”, 2026-27)
Shown as running by: Kerala “Market Development” 2026-27 working instructions (note ADFW/4633/2026-TM1, 17.08.2026) (17 Aug 2026, Opening para — ₹690.00 lakh for “Market Development” in the Annual Plan 2026-27, Administrative Sanction G.O.(Rt)No.740/2026/AGRI dated 06-08-2026; item 3(c) ₹150.00 lakh for transport subsidy during 2026-27)
A farmer who brings produce to a state Agricultural Wholesale Market or District Procurement Centre for auction gets a transport subsidy of ₹1.50 a kg (up to 25 km), ₹2.00 a kg (26–50 km) or ₹2.50 a kg (above 50 km).
- Lead benefit
- ₹1.50–₹2.50 / kgby distance to the auction centre
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
Transport subsidy per kg of produce brought for auction: ₹1.50 up to 25 km, ₹2.00 for 26–50 km and ₹2.50 above 50 km.
What the document says, word for word
The money is released to the markets and DPCs (through KABCO), which pay it on. The document prints no ceiling per farmer.
“To encourage and support farmers in bringing their produce to Agricultural Wholesale Markets and District Procurement Centres (DPCs) for auction, transport subsidy shall be provided based on the distance between the farmer’s field and the auction centre, at the following rates: Distance | Transport Subsidy — Up to 25 km ₹1.50 per kg; 26–50 km ₹2.00 per kg; Above 50 km ₹2.50 per kg”How much can I claim?
Transport subsidy of ₹1.50, ₹2.00 or ₹2.50 per kg depending on distance to the auction centre
The money is released to the markets and DPCs (through KABCO), which pay it on. The document prints no ceiling per farmer.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- Bring your produce to an Agricultural Wholesale Market or District Procurement Centre on its auction day (item 3(a)).
- The subsidy depends on the distance from your field to the auction centre; ask the market secretary how it is recorded and paid (item 3(b)).
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.