NLUP Credit-Linked Trade Support for Allied Activities

Why it matters

Lets NLUP beneficiary families take up a second, subsidiary income-generating trade alongside their main farm trade, with linked credit and material support.

What you get

Within the broader New Land Use Policy framework, the Composite Scheme component allows beneficiary families to take up subsidiary trades — such as piggery, poultry, weaving, or small horticulture plots — in addition to their main approved agricultural trade, spreading income across the year and reducing dependence on a single crop or activity. Support is disbursed in phases linked to bank credit facilitation and is monitored by the NLUP Implementing Board to ensure funds are used productively. This component has been key to diversifying household income for thousands of jhum-dependent families transitioning to settled agriculture.

Eligibility criteria

• Existing NLUP main-trade beneficiary in good standing
• Proposal for a viable subsidiary trade alongside the main trade
• Approval from the village/district NLUP committee

How to apply

1. 1

   Submit a subsidiary trade proposal to the local NLUP Implementing Board along with the main trade application

2. 2

   Get the subsidiary trade budget approved

3. 3

   Receive phased assistance linked to trade progress milestones

Documents required

• NLUP main beneficiary certificate
• Subsidiary trade proposal
• Bank account details