Small Farmer Certificate

Agriculture is a backbone of our nation, with 50% of the population relying on it as their primary source of livelihood. The majority of these are small and marginal farmers. To clarify, small farmers cultivate crops on plots ranging between 1 hectare and 2 hectares, whereas marginal farmers cultivate on plots up to 2.5 acres. Despite this distinction, both categories are collectively addressed. This article delves into the Tamil Nadu government's provision of marginal or small farmer certificates, which allow these farmers to access subsidies.

Benefits of Small Farmer Certificate

Holders of a marginal or small farmer certificate can avail of several advantages:

100% subsidy for installing drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
Special preferences for women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, and differently-abled farmers.
For more details on certification processes, check our RERA Registration Agents.

Documents Required to Apply

Farmers need to have the following documents ready to utilize the benefits of the scheme:

Duly completed application form.
Copy of Pattadar Passbook/Deed/1B Extract/Registered sale deeds of the lands.
Self-declaration by the applicant.

How to Apply for Small Farmer Certificate

Farmers can apply through Meeseva Centres. The request is processed by the Tahasildar.

Step 1: Log on to Meeseva

Access the Meeseva home screen to begin the application process.

Step 2: Select Revenue Department

Choose services under the Revenue Department from the List of Services.

Step 3: Select Issue of Small and Marginal Farmer Certificate Service

Under Revenue Department services, select the Issue of Small and Marginal Farmer Certificate Service.

Step 4: Issue of Small and Marginal Farmer Certificate Request Screen

Upon selection, the Issue of Small and Marginal Farmer Certificate Request Screen will appear.

Step 5: Enter Personal Details

Farmers need to provide the following personal details: Aadhaar Number, Farmer’s Name, Father’s/Husband’s Name, District, Mandal, Village/Ward, Door No/House No, Locality/Landmark, Pincode, Mobile Number, Email ID, and Ration Card Number.

Step 6: Enter Land Details

The following land information must be provided: District, Mandal, Village, 1 B Khata Number, Survey Number, Land Type, Extent of Land and Land Units.

Step 7: Enter Informant Details

Provide details to register an Informant including Name, Relation with Farmer, and Delivery Type.

Step 8: Uploading the Documents

Scan and upload the required documents.

Step 9: Application Payment

Click on the Show Payment option to view service charges based on delivery mode. Confirm and submit the payment request.

To understand payment options, visit RERA Registration Pricing.

Step 10: Delivery of the Application

Following form submission, the Tahasildar will process the certificate. Approval leads to certificate issuance.

For help navigating applications and registrations, refer to our registrations guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Small Farmer Certificate Tamil Nadu: Subsidy Benefits.

Small farmers cultivate crops with an area between 1 hectare and 2 hectares, while marginal farmers cultivate crops with an area up to 2.5 acres. However, both categories of farmers are eligible for the small farmer certificate provided by the Tamil Nadu government.

One of the key benefits of having a small farmer certificate is that farmers can get 100% subsidy to install drip and sprinkler irrigation systems. Additionally, preferences are given to women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, and differently-abled farmers.

To obtain a small farmer certificate, you need to have a duly completed application form, a copy of the Pattadar Passbook/ Deed/1B Extract/ Registered sale deeds of the lands, and a self-declaration made by the farmer.

Farmers can apply for a small farmer certificate through the Meeseva Centres. The application process involves logging in to the Meeseva website, selecting the relevant service, entering personal and land details, uploading required documents, and making the payment.

To complete the application process, farmers need to provide their Aadhaar number, name, father's/husband's name, address, mobile number, email ID, ration card number, and land details such as district, mandal, village, survey number, and land extent.

Yes, the article mentions that preferences are given to women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen, and differently-abled farmers when availing the benefits of the small farmer certificate scheme.

The Tahasildar is responsible for accessing and processing the application request made through the Meeseva Centres. After the Tahasildar's approval, the small farmer certificate will be delivered to the applicant.

The required documents, such as the Pattadar Passbook, deeds, or 1B Extract, need to be scanned and uploaded along with the online application through the Meeseva portal.

Yes, the applicant has to make a payment based on the mode of delivery chosen. The service charges will be displayed during the application process, and the applicant needs to confirm the payment to submit the request.

After the Tahasildar approves the application, the small farmer certificate will be delivered to the applicant through the mode of delivery chosen during the application process, such as pickup or courier.