The scheme "Organizing Block Demonstration Through Department And Also Through TNAU" offers grants to farmers for maize cultivation. Farmers can avail a subsidy for demonstrating cultivation practices on a 1-hectare plot.

All maize growing farmers are eligible to avail of the subsidy under this scheme in the Districts of Coimbatore, Dindigul, Erode, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal, Perambalur, Virudhunagar, Theni, Villupuram, Vellore, Salem, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Sivagangai, Trichy, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi., with preference given to small, marginal, SC/ST, and women farmers, will be eligible for this scheme.

Farmers receive ₹4,000/- per 1-hectare demonstration plot under the scheme.

Farmers can apply through the Assistant Agricultural Officer at the village level or the Joint Director of Agriculture at the district level.

Documents like proof of land ownership, identity proof, residence proof, and bank details are required.

Yes, it is specifically for maize cultivation demonstrations.

Yes, small and marginal farmers are given priority.

Yes, 24% of the scheme’s benefits are reserved for SC/ST farmers.

Yes, 20% of the benefits are reserved for women farmers or women farmer groups.

TNAU, along with the Department of Agriculture, helps organize and oversee block demonstrations.