Land Development - NABARD Unit Costs for Tamil Nadu 2026-27
22 activities · Tamil Nadu · 2026-27
Land Development Unit Costs in Tamil Nadu (2026-27)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graded bunding | 0.75 SqM cross section, 210 m length per ha | ₹10,009 | ₹8,758 | |
| Farm bunding upto 4% field slope light soil | 0.75 SqM c/s 200 m/ha | ₹9,503 | ₹8,315 | |
| upto 4% field slope medium soil | 0.75 SqM c/s 200 m/ha | ₹9,503 | ₹8,315 | |
| upto 4% field slope heavy soil | 0.75 SqM c/s 200 m/ha | ₹9,503 | ₹8,315 | |
| Field drainage for wetlands | 2.52 SqM c/s 65 m/ha | ₹7,511 | ₹6,572 | |
| Land levelling & shaping/ha * | Slope: upto : 1% | ₹12,300 | ₹10,763 | |
| Alignment, Digging of pits and Channel for- mation (1.5m x 1.5m) | per unit | ₹45,000 | ₹39,375 | |
| Cost of Casuarina clones | per unit | ₹22,500 | ₹19,688 | |
| Basal Application | per unit | ₹22,500 | ₹19,688 | |
| Manuring and fertilizer application | per unit | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 |
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yield – pulp wood | per unit | ₹5,57,500 | ₹4,87,813 | |
| Yield - Poles | per unit | ₹4,00,000 | ₹3,50,000 | |
| Alignment and Digging of pits @₹ 10.00 per pit | per unit | ₹22,000 | ₹19,250 | |
| Basal Application | per unit | ₹22,000 | ₹19,250 | |
| Cost of Eucalyptus clones | per unit | ₹11,000 | ₹9,625 | |
| Refilling of pits, planting | per unit | ₹22,000 | ₹19,250 | |
| Ploughing and Soil working | per unit | ₹12,000 | ₹10,500 | |
| Manuring and fertilizer application | per unit | ₹24,500 | ₹21,438 | |
| Harvesting cost | per unit | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,15,000 | |
| At 4th Year | per unit | ₹10,00,000 | ₹8,75,000 | |
| 1st coppice @ 7th Year | per unit | ₹12,50,000 | ₹10,93,750 | |
| 2nd coppice @ 10th Year | per unit | ₹15,00,000 | ₹13,12,500 |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2026-27 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Land Development in Tamil Nadu?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Land Development activities in Tamil Nadu (2026-27) cover 22 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Land Development activities in Tamil Nadu?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Land Development activities in Tamil Nadu, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Land Development in Tamil Nadu?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Land Development activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Land Development?
NABARD determines unit costs for Land Development by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across Tamil Nadu districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2026-27.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Land Development loans in Tamil Nadu?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in Tamil Nadu use NABARD unit costs for Land Development activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.