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CDP-Suraksha: Cluster Development Program (CDP)

Context: The government launched CDP-SURAKSHA, a digital platform to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP).

What is CDP-SURAKSHA?

  • CDP-SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance”.
  • It allows instant subsidy disbursal to farmers’ bank accounts through e-RUPI vouchers.
  • The platform integrates features like:
    • PM-KISAN database
    • Cloud-based server space
    • UIDAI validation
    • eRUPI integration
    • Local government directory
    • Content management system
    • Geotagging and geo-fencing
What is e-RUPI?
e-RUPI is a one-time voucher by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), redeemable at specific merchants without requiring cards, digital wallets, or Internet banking.

Cluster Development Program (CDP)

  • A central sector scheme by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) to promote horticulture.
  • Aims to leverage the geographical specialisation of horticulture clusters.
  • Supports pre-production, production, post-harvest, logistics, branding, and marketing activities.
  • Targets to cover 9 lakh hectares and 10 lakh farmers across 55 clusters.
  • Estimates attracting Rs 8,250 crore private investment in addition to government assistance (up to Rs 100 crore per cluster).

How Does CDP-SURAKSHA Work?

  • Farmers, vendors, implementing agencies (IA), cluster development agencies (CDA), and National Horticulture Board (NHB) officials can access the platform.
  • Farmers can order planting materials (seeds, seedlings, plants) and pay their share of the cost.
  • The government subsidy amount is automatically displayed.
  • An e-RUPI voucher is generated upon farmer’s payment, redeemable by the vendor for supplying the materials.
  • Farmers verify delivery through geo-tagged photos/videos.
  • IA then releases payment to the vendor after verification.

How is the New System Different?

  • Previously, farmers had to buy materials upfront and then claim subsidies.
  • CDP-SURAKSHA provides subsidies upfront and ensures vendor payment only after successful delivery.

Current Status

  • As of the report, details of 8,400 farmers have been uploaded onto the platform, primarily from Sahyadri Farms Private Ltd in Nasik, Maharashtra, and a few from Meghalaya Basin Management Agency in Meghalaya.
  • HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, and Bank of Baroda are involved, and responsible for generating e-RUPI vouchers.

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