Puducherry Dept. of Agriculture
Benefit
Subsidised seeds (up to 50% cost subsidy), fertilisers, and pesticides supplied through the Agriculture Dept.; free soil testing at government labs; 50% subsidy on farm machinery and equipment purchase; ₹4,000/acre compensation for crop loss due to natural calamity; free irrigation support through minor irrigation channels; interest-free crop loans up to ₹1 lakh via cooperative banks; training in organic and integrated farming