Special Scheme for Coconut — bio-control inputs at 75% subsidy (Tamil Nadu)
Funded in the budget: Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget speech 2026-27 (English, August 2026) (Aug 2026, 31. Special Scheme for Coconut, item ii — 1,350 acres, allocation of Rs.1 crore from the state fund (2026-27))
Coconut farmers fighting root wilt or rugose spiralling whitefly get the predatory insect Apertochrysa and the Cococon microbial mixture at 75% subsidy.
- Lead benefit
- 75%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
75% of the cost of Apertochrysa predators and Cococon microbial mixture for your coconut garden.
What the document says, word for word
“Integrated Pest and Disease Management techniques along with sustainable biological control methods will be widely promoted among the coconut farmers for which the predatory insect Apertochrysa and the Cococon microbial mixture will be provided to farmers at 75 per cent subsidy covering an area of 1,350 acres, with an allocation of Rs.1 crore from the state fund.”How much can I claim?
Your rate 75% of the eligible cost
The speech prints the 75% rate but no cost per acre or per farmer, so we show the rate only.
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
How to apply
- Report the whitefly or root-wilt attack to the Block Assistant Director of Horticulture (para 31 ii).
- Ask for Apertochrysa and Cococon under the Special Scheme for Coconut; 1,350 acres are covered in 2026-27.
- Pay your 25% share when the inputs are issued.
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.