What do you get under PY paddy subsidy?
Paddy subsidy of ₹5,000 an acre for each of the two seasons (Kuruvai/Sornavari and Samba/Thalady), up to ₹10,000 an acre a year; ₹5,000 an acre for millets, ₹2,000 for pulses and ₹10,000 for sugarcane or cotton.
The schemes page gives ₹5,000 an acre a season for paddy; the quantum page lists ₹5,000 for the back-ended subsidy to paddy growers per hectare. Confirm the unit and current rate with the department.
Who is eligible for PY paddy subsidy?
- All categories of farmers cultivating paddy or the listed crops in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
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- The subsidy is per acre cultivated in the season; the area is checked by the department.
Documents needed for PY paddy subsidy
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How to apply for PY paddy subsidy
- Contact the Agricultural Officer of your area, or the Additional Director of Agriculture (T&V), Puducherry; the Additional Director of Agriculture, Karaikal; or the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam.
- The department says all its services are now online; ask the Agricultural Officer for the current online application.
How to check PY paddy subsidy status
- Ask the Agricultural Officer or the area office of the Department of Agriculture.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for PY paddy subsidy?
All categories of farmers cultivating paddy or the listed crops in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
How much do I get under PY paddy subsidy?
Paddy subsidy of ₹5,000 an acre for each of the two seasons (Kuruvai/Sornavari and Samba/Thalady), up to ₹10,000 an acre a year; ₹5,000 an acre for millets, ₹2,000 for pulses and ₹10,000 for sugarcane or cotton. The schemes page gives ₹5,000 an acre a season for paddy; the quantum page lists ₹5,000 for the back-ended subsidy to paddy growers per hectare. Confirm the unit and current rate with the department.
What documents do I need for PY paddy subsidy?
Land records (khatauni, 7/12, patta or similar); Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Ration card.
How do I apply for PY paddy subsidy?
Contact the Agricultural Officer of your area, or the Additional Director of Agriculture (T&V), Puducherry; the Additional Director of Agriculture, Karaikal; or the Deputy Director of Agriculture, Yanam. The department says all its services are now online; ask the Agricultural Officer for the current online application. Official site: https://agri.py.gov.in/schemes.html
How do I check PY paddy subsidy status?
Ask the Agricultural Officer or the area office of the Department of Agriculture.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PY paddy subsidy?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much paddy subsidy do Puducherry farmers get?
₹5,000 an acre for each of the two paddy seasons, up to ₹10,000 an acre a year, as listed by the Department of Agriculture.
Which farmers are eligible?
All categories of farmers growing paddy in the Union Territory.
Are other crops covered?
Yes: millets ₹5,000 an acre, pulses ₹2,000 an acre, sugarcane and cotton ₹10,000 an acre.
Official sources
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Puducherry: Schemes (agricultural production)
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Puducherry: Quantum of assistance
- Puducherry Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 31 and committed schemes)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.