About this farmer scheme
The Lakshadweep Coconut Farming Development Scheme provides 50% capital subsidy on certified coconut seedlings (dwarf and hybrid varieties), drip irrigation, coconut processing equipment (copra dryers, virgin coconut oil units), and storage facilities to coconut farmers in Lakshadweep UT. Coconut and coir-based products are the primary agricultural activity and livelihood source for the islands. The scheme is implemented by the Agriculture & Horticulture Department in coordination with the Coconut Development Board (CDB). Around 25,000 coconut farmers benefit.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | Lakshadweep Coconut Farming Development Scheme 2026 — 50% Subsidy on Seedlings, Processing & Equipment |
| State | Lakshadweep (लक्षद्वीप) |
| Launched By | Government of Lakshadweep |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on certified coconut seedlings, drip irrigation, and coconut processing equipment for Lakshadweep farmers |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | 25,000+ coconut farmers in Lakshadweep |
| Last Verified | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://lakshadweep.gov.in |
लक्षद्वीप नारियल खेती विकास योजना — certified नारियल पौधे, drip irrigation, copra dryer, virgin coconut oil unit पर 50% पूंजी सब्सिडी — Coconut Development Board (CDB) और Agriculture Dept द्वारा — 25,000+ नारियल किसान।
नारियल पौधे, drip irrigation, processing उपकरण पर 50% सब्सिडी — लक्षद्वीप नारियल किसान
ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് നാളേരി കൃഷി വികസന പദ്ധതി certified നാളേരി തൈകൾ (dwarf & hybrid), drip irrigation, copra dryer, virgin coconut oil unit, storage സൗകര്യങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയ്ക്ക് 50% capital subsidy നൽകുന്നു. Coconut Development Board (CDB) ആൻഡ് Agriculture & Horticulture Department വഴി. 25,000+ നാളേരി കർഷകർ ഇതിൽ നിന്ന് ഗുണം നേടുന്നു.
📌 फायदा: 50% subsidy — certified നാളേരി തൈകൾ, drip irrigation, copra dryer, VCO unit — ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് കർഷകർക്ക്
पात्रता:
ലക്ഷദ്വീപ് UT-ൽ സ്വന്തം കൃഷി ഭൂമിയിൽ നാളേരി കൃഷി ചെയ്യുന്നവർ — സ്ഥിരതാമസക്കാർ — വരുമാനം ₹3 ലക്ഷത്തിൽ കുറവ്.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
lakshadweep.gov.in-ൽ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ Agriculture & Horticulture Department office, Kavaratti-ൽ patta document, Aadhaar, domicile, bank passbook, vendor quotation-ഉം കൊണ്ട് apply ചെയ്യുക.
What farmers receive
✅ 50% subsidy on certified coconut seedlings, drip irrigation, and coconut processing equipment for Lakshadweep farmers
नारियल पौधे, drip irrigation, processing उपकरण पर 50% सब्सिडी — लक्षद्वीप नारियल किसान
Which farmers qualify
- ✓ Coconut farmer in Lakshadweep UT with own agricultural land
- ✓ Permanent resident / domicile of Lakshadweep
- ✓ Member of Lakshadweep Cooperative Societies or registered as an individual farmer
- ✓ Annual income from farming below ₹3 lakh
- ✓ Previous subsidy availed 5+ years ago (for repeat applicants)
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Open lakshadweep.gov.in and locate the registration or apply option
- 2Authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number (OTP verification)
- 3Complete the application form carefully — personal, bank and address details
- 4Upload scans of Land ownership / patta document, Aadhaar Card, Lakshadweep Domicile Certificate
- 5Cross-check every entry, then submit and save the reference number
- 6Track the application from the portal's status section while it is verified
Official Government Portal — Lakshadweep
Submit your application yourself on lakshadweep.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗 Apply at Agriculture Dept, Lakshadweep