| Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Economy, Topic: Agriculture and allied, Issue: Agriculture schemes and programs |
CDP-SURAKSHA:
- SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance.”
- A new digital platform to disburse instant subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP)
- Integrates PM-KISAN, NIC cloud servers, UIDAI validation, e-RUPI vouchers, LGD, content management system, geotagging, and geo-fencing.
- Farmers can place orders for planting material and contribute their share of the cost, with government subsidies automatically calculated.
- e-RUPI vouchers are generated for vendors upon farmer payment, ensuring subsidy use for intended purposes.
- Verification of material delivery triggers subsidy release to vendors.
- The system eliminates the need for farmers to purchase materials upfront and seek subsidy reimbursement later.
| Prelims Connect(Terminology in news)
● e-RUPI is a one-time payment mechanism usable without cards, digital payment apps, or internet banking. ● It can be redeemed at merchants accepting e-RUPI for specific purposes via SMS or QR code. +1 advantage for mains (Policies/Schemes/Programs) Cluster Development Program(CDP) ● The CDP is part of National Horticulture Board’s central sector scheme aimed at developing horticulture clusters. ● 55 clusters have been identified, with 12 selected for pilot projects. ● Additional clusters, including floriculture in West Bengal and coconut clusters in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, are in the pipeline. ● Each cluster will have an implementing agency and a cluster development agency. ● The initiative aims to cover 9 lakh hectares and benefit 10 lakh farmers. ● It is expected to attract private investment of Rs 8,250 crore, in addition to government assistance. ● Government’s assistance is fixed according to the size of the cluster. Data( Horticulture crop) ● The Horticulture sector contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture GVA. |
