Schemes implemented for Coconut in AP:

1. Expansion of area under coconut:

• ■  The Scheme is to promote new area under Coconut Cultivation. Under this Scheme, the source of planting materials shall be from, the Nurseries of State Govt./ CDB/CPCRI/ CDB assisted Private Nurseries/ SAUs. Subsidy will be limited to 25% of cost for a maximum of 10 acres per beneficiary, in two equal installments as detailed below.
• ■  The scheme is implemented by CDB directly and Department only verify and forward eligible farmers applications to CDB.
• ■  Under this program bund plantation is also permitted with minimum of 10 seedlings per farmer.

S. No	Item	Cost norms	Pattern of assistance
i)	Tall varieties	Rs. 10,400/acre	25% of cost for a maximum of 10 acres per beneficiary, in two equal installments.
ii)	Hybrid varieties	Rs. 10,800/acre	25% of cost for a maximum of 10 acres per beneficiary, in two equal installments.
iii)	Dwarf varieties	Rs. 12,000/acre	25% of cost for a maximum of 10 acres per beneficiary, in two equal installments.

2. Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens (R&R) Scheme (with 100% support from Coconut Development Board)

To enhance production and productivity of coconut by removal of disease advanced, Old, and senile palms, replanting with quality seedlings and rejuvenating the remaining palms through an integrated package of practices.

Components of the Scheme:

• ■  Cutting and removal of all disease advanced, old, and senile palms.
• ■  Replanting with quality seedlings limited to optimum plant population recommended for coconut in Andhra Pradesh.
• ■  Rejuvenation of existing gardens through integrated management practices.
• ■  Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Training etc.

Subsidy pattern for coconut Replanting & Rejuvenation (R&R) scheme

Sl. No	Component	Subsidy in Rs.	Eligibility	Total Subsidy in Rs.
1	Cutting & Removal of palms	1000/- per one palm	2.5 acre	32,000/-
2	Replanting	40/- per One seedling	100 seedlings	4,000/-
3	Integrated management practices	8750/- 1st year 8750/- 2nd year	2.5 acre	17,500/-
			Total subsidy per Ha	53,500/-
			Total subsidy per Acre	21,400/-

3. Laying out Demonstration Plots:

Under this financial assistance is limited to Rs.35,000/- per ha in two annual installments depending on the activities undertaken in the coconut gardens with a view to demonstrate the possibility of improving the productivity and income through Integrated Farming.

4. Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS)

• ■  Coconut cultivation is subjected to risks from climate changes, natural disasters, pests, diseases etc. and, at times, entire coconut cultivation of a region, gets wiped out due to natural calamity or onset of pest attack.
• ■  Assist coconut growers in insuring coconut palms, against natural and other perils.
• ■  Provide timely relief to farmers, who suffer income loss due to sudden death of palms. Minimize risk and encourage replanting and rejuvenation to make coconut farming remunerative.
• ■  On premium, 50% subsidy paid by Coconut Development Board (CDB) and 25% by State Government concerned and balance 25% of the premium will be paid by farmer / grower.

Coconut palm age in years	Premium per plant/ year (Rs.)	CDB share @ 50% per palm	State Government Share @ 25% per palm	Farmers share @ 25 per palm
4th -- 15th	9.00	4.50	2.25	2.25
16th -- 60th	14.00	7.00	3.50	3.50

5. Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme:

• ■  The Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers (CTC)/Neera Technicians / Coconut Harvesters is being implemented in association with The New India Assurance Company Ltd.
• ■  The sum assured revised under the policy is Rs.5.00 lakh against 24 hours accident related risk including death.
• ■  Annual premium under the policy is Rs.375/-, out of which Board’s share of premium is Rs.281/- and balance Rs.94/- is the beneficiary’s share.