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Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)

Central Scheme (All India) Agriculture Application Mode: OFFLINE Active
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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: nfsm.gov.in Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare • State/Region: Central Scheme (All India) • Last Audited: 29 Jul 2026

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Financial aid to encourage farmers to shift from water-intensive paddy to pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops.

Detailed Summary

CDP works to restore groundwater levels and prevent crop monoculture, offering input support for alternate crops.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Alternative crop demonstrations subsidy up to Rs. 10,000 per hectare.
  • Support for farm machinery.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
  • Farmers in areas with severe groundwater depletion.

Application Process Guide

  1. Enroll at block agricultural extension offices during sowing seasons.