Atma Nirbhar Plantation Yojana (ANPY) — Plantation Grants for Arunachal Farmers — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a plantation grant scheme from the Department of Agriculture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Its aim is to build self-reliance among the state's farming communities by supporting plantation projects across Arunachal's varied agro-climatic zones, with financial help, planting material and expert guidance going directly to beneficiaries.

There is no single published figure. The assistance varies between beneficiaries, and the scheme describes it as financial support towards the costs of plantation activity rather than a fixed sum. Alongside the money, a selected beneficiary also receives planting material, technical guidance and mentorship support.

No. ANPY is structured as a grant, so it is non-dilutive — you give up no shares and no ownership in your farm, group or organisation. The assistance is not a loan either, so there is no repayment obligation attached to what you receive.

Three categories of applicants based in Arunachal Pradesh: individual farmers, Self-Help Groups and Farmer Producer Organizations. Each category has its own landholding and compliance conditions, and eligibility is assessed against the rules for the category you belong to.

The farmer must be a native of Arunachal Pradesh, must not be a bank defaulter and must not be a government servant. The landholding must fall between 0.50 hectares and 25 hectares.

No. SHGs created for small-scale industry work such as weaving, knitting and tailoring are excluded. Priority goes to groups formed specifically for the agriculture sector. An eligible SHG must also be based in Arunachal Pradesh, be free of bank defaulters, hold between 1.0 and 50 hectares of land, and have existed before SrLM involvement.

An FPO must be registered in Arunachal Pradesh, hold between 5 and 50 hectares of land, have at least 100 shareholders and submit one audited Balance Sheet. None of its board members or shareholders may be a bank defaulter, and the organisation must be engaged in agriculture-related business.

No. ANPY runs on a rolling basis, which means the application window is always open. You can file whenever your plantation plan and paperwork are ready, rather than racing a fixed cut-off date.

You will need a photograph, caste certificate, residential certificate and land ownership proof. Online registration also asks for your name, Aadhaar, email, mobile number and a password of your choosing. Offline submissions require self-attested copies of the documents attached to the signed form.

You have two options. Online, visit the Atma Nirbhar Yojana portal at agri.arunachal.gov.in/atmanirbhar_yojana/user-register, choose Login, click Register Here and complete the form before logging in to fill and submit the application. Offline, visit the District Agriculture Office during office hours to request a hard copy, or download the form from the official website, then submit it with the required documents.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Atma Nirbhar Plantation Yojana (ANPY) — Plantation Grants for Arunachal Farmers, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Atma Nirbhar Plantation Yojana (ANPY) — Plantation Grants for Arunachal Farmers is offered by Department of Agriculture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.