CDP-SURAKSHA: Revolutionizing Subsidy Disbursement for Horticulture Farmers
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | CDP-SURAKSHA (System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance) |
| Launched by | Indian government |
| Purpose | Streamline subsidy distribution to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) |
| Key Technology | e-RUPI voucher system by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) |
| Integration | PM-KISAN, UIDAI databases |
| Infrastructure | Cloud-based server space from National Informatics Centre (NIC) |
| Key Features | e-RUPI integration, geo-tagging, geo-fencing, seamless communication among stakeholders |
| Operational Mechanism | Farmers raise demands, receive upfront subsidies, verify delivery; vendors receive payment post-verification |
| Significance of e-RUPI | One-time payment mechanism, secure, cardless, redeemable via SMS or QR code |
| CDP Overview | Managed by National Horticulture Board (NHB), 55 clusters identified, 12 selected for pilot phase |
| Objective | Enhance competitiveness of horticulture clusters, holistic development, global competitiveness |