CDP-SURAKSHA

Context

CDP-SURAKSHA is a digital platform launched by the Government of India to support the Cluster Development Programme (CDP) for horticulture farmers.

CDP-SURAKSHA

• **Full name:** Cluster Development Programme – System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure Horticulture Assistance
• **Purpose:** Streamline subsidy disbursement, improve transparency, and enhance agricultural productivity in the horticulture sector.
• **Target beneficiaries:** Horticulture farmers enrolled in the Cluster Development Programme.

 Functioning:

• **Instant subsidy disbursal:** Utilizes e-RUPI vouchers from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to transfer subsidies directly to farmers’ bank accounts.
• **Streamlined transactions:** Farmers can order planting materials, contribute their share, and receive government subsidies upfront through the platform.
• **Transparency and accountability:** Requires farmers to verify delivery of planting materials using geo-tagged photos and videos, eliminating misuse of funds.
• **Integrated features:** Integrates with PM-KISAN database, cloud-based servers, UIDAI validation for identity verification, local government directories, and content management systems for information dissemination.

Benefits:

• Faster access to subsidies for farmers.
• Reduced paperwork and administrative burden.
• Increased transparency and accountability in subsidy distribution.
• Improved access to information and resources for farmers.

Overall, CDP-SURAKSHA aims to empower horticulture farmers and boost India’s horticulture sector by facilitating efficient subsidy distribution and promoting better resource management.