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NABARD Unit Costs · Kerala

Land Development Subsidy in Kerala

60 activities listed with government-approved unit costs — up to ₹8,63,500. Compare subsidies, eligibility, and how to apply.

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NABARD Unit Costs for Land Development in Kerala

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Land Development NABARD unit costs in Kerala
Item / SchemeSub-CategorySpecificationSubsidy Amount
Reclamation of waterlogged soils by drainageReclamation of waterlogged soils by drainageLand DevelopmentLand DevelopmentI Ha₹₹1,72,700
Reclamation of Marshy and waterlogged land for Coconut and BananaReclamation of Marshy and waterlogged land for Coconut and BananaLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha area Depth of Water less than 1.0 m₹₹8,63,500
Reclamation of Marshy and waterlogged land for Coconut and BananaReclamation of Marshy and waterlogged land for Coconut and BananaLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha area Depth of Water above 1.0 m₹₹2,15,600
Major IrrigationMajor IrrigationMajor IrrigationMajor Irrigation1 Ha 0.51-1.5% slope₹₹90,200
Minor IrrigationMinor IrrigationMinor IrrigationMinor Irrigation1 Ha 1.5-2.5% slope₹₹1,39,700
Medium IrrigationMedium IrrigationMedium IrrigationMedium Irrigation1 Ha 2.5-3.5% slope₹₹1,69,400
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0 Without Quarrying₹₹1,09,800
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0 With Quarrying₹₹1,37,300
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0 Without Quarrying₹₹1,33,800
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0 With Quarrying₹₹1,67,300
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0 without quarrying₹₹1,47,500
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0 with quarrying₹₹1,84,300
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 20.1-25.0 without quarrying₹₹1,56,200
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 20.1-25.0 with quarrying₹₹1,95,200
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 25.1-30.0 without quarrying₹₹1,62,300
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 25.1-30.0 with quarrying₹₹2,03,000
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development30.1-35.0 without quarrying₹₹1,67,100
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 30.1-35.0 with quarrying₹₹2,08,900
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 35.1-40.0 without quarrying₹₹1,70,600
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 35.1-40.0 with quarrying₹₹2,13,300
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 40.1-45.0 without quarrying₹₹1,73,400
Puertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundPuertorican type Contour Terrace with stone pitching to Risers / Contour bundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 40.1-45.0 with quarrying₹₹2,16,800
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0 % slope without quarrying₹₹55,000
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹68,800
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0% slope without quarrying₹₹67,000
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹83,600
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0 % slope without quarrying₹₹73,600
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹92,000
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 20.1-25.0 % slope without Quarrying₹₹78,200
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 20.1-25.0 % slope with Quarrying₹₹97,700
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 25.1-30.0 % slope without quarrying₹₹81,200
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 25.1-30.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹1,01,500
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 30.1-35.0 % slope without Quarrying₹₹83,500
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 30.1-35.0 % slope with Quarrying₹₹1,04,500
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 35.1-40.0% slope without quarrying₹₹85,300
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 35.1-40.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹1,06,700
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 40.1-45.0 % slope without quarrying₹₹86,700
Extension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsExtension of Height of old Stone Pitched Contour BundsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 40.1-45.0 % slope with quarrying₹₹1,08,400
Earthen Contour BundEarthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 1.0-05.0 % Slope₹₹19,800
Earthen Contour BundEarthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 5.1-10.0% slope₹₹37,400
Earthen Contour BundEarthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0% Slope₹₹46,200
Earthen Contour BundEarthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0% slope₹₹50,600
Renovation of Earthen Contour BundRenovation of Earthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 1.0-05.0% slope₹₹9,900
Renovation of Earthen Contour BundRenovation of Earthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 5.1-10.0% slope₹₹18,700
Renovation of Earthen Contour BundRenovation of Earthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0% slope₹₹23,100
Renovation of Earthen Contour BundRenovation of Earthen Contour BundLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0% slope₹₹25,300
Bench TerracingBench TerracingLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0% slope without stone pitching₹₹2,53,000
Bench TerracingBench TerracingLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0% slope with stone pitching₹₹3,16,800
Bench TerracingBench TerracingLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0% slope without pitching₹₹3,04,700
Bench TerracingBench TerracingLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0% slope with pitching₹₹3,81,700
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 05.1-10.0% slope₹₹22,000
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 10.1-15.0 % slope₹₹27,500
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 15.1-20.0% slope₹₹29,700
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 20.1-25.0% slope₹₹31,900
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 25.1-30.0% slope₹₹33,000
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 30.1-35.0% slope₹₹34,100
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 35.1-40.0% slope₹₹35,200
Contour Trenches & EmbankmentsContour Trenches & EmbankmentsLand DevelopmentLand Development1 Ha 40.1-45.0% slope₹₹35,200
FencingFencingLand DevelopmentLand Development500 m @ Rs.150/m for 1 Ha₹₹75,000
Humus/Clay/Silt application in Coastal Sandy soils for Coconut RehabilitationHumus/Clay/Silt application in Coastal Sandy soils for Coconut RehabilitationLand DevelopmentLand Development0.9 cum / palm for 175 palms @Rs 58000 per year for 3 years₹₹1,91,400

How to Apply for Land Development Subsidy in Kerala

Step-by-step process for first-time applicants

  1. Prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) — Use the NABARD unit costs listed in the table below as benchmarks for your land development investment estimate.
  2. Approach your bank in Kerala — Visit a nationalised bank, Regional Rural Bank (RRB), or PACS branch with your Aadhaar, land records (7/12 or patta), and the DPR.
  3. Scheme selection — The bank will match your activity to the applicable central or state scheme — for land development, this is typically PMKSY.
  4. Departmental approval and verification — The bank routes the subsidy claim to the relevant department for technical appraisal and sanction.
  5. Subsidy disbursement — After physical verification of the installed asset, the capital subsidy is credited directly into your loan account, reducing the outstanding principal.

Documents required for land development subsidy in Kerala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NABARD subsidy amount for land development in Kerala?

NABARD has published unit costs for 60 land development activities in Kerala. The highest subsidy is for Reclamation of Marshy and waterlogged land for Coconut and Banana at ₹8,63,500. Amounts vary by the specific activity, scale, and specification — browse the table below for exact figures for each activity.

Who is eligible for land development subsidy in Kerala?

Individual farmers, farmer groups, agri-entrepreneurs, and FPOs with valid land records or a lease agreement are eligible for land development subsidies in Kerala. For activities above a certain investment threshold, a detailed project report (DPR) approved by the relevant department is required before the bank disburses the loan.

How do I apply for a land development loan in Kerala?

Step 1: Prepare a DPR estimating the investment based on NABARD unit costs. Step 2: Approach a nationalised bank or RRB in Kerala with your Aadhaar, land records, and DPR. Step 3: The bank appraises the project and applies for subsidy through the relevant state department. Step 4: On approval, the loan is disbursed and the subsidy is credited to the loan account, reducing your outstanding balance.

Which bank offers the best land development term loan in Kerala?

Nationalised banks (SBI, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank), Regional Rural Banks, and NABARD-refinanced cooperative banks all offer land development term loans in Kerala. Interest rates on NABARD-refinanced loans are typically 7–9% p.a., with effective rates lower after government interest subvention. Compare the bank's processing fee and collateral requirements before applying.

What documents are needed for a land development subsidy in Kerala?

Core documents for any land development subsidy in Kerala: (1) Aadhaar card and PAN card, (2) land ownership documents (7/12, patta, or lease deed), (3) bank passbook copy, (4) caste certificate if applying under SC/ST quota, (5) Detailed Project Report (DPR) as per NABARD unit costs, (6) quotations from vendors for equipment or materials. Additional documents may be needed for specific activities.

Is the land development subsidy in Kerala a capital subsidy or an interest subsidy?

Most NABARD-linked land development subsidies in Kerala are capital (back-end) subsidies — the government deposits a fixed amount (25–50% of project cost) directly into your loan account after the investment is verified. This reduces the outstanding principal. Some schemes additionally offer interest subvention (reducing the effective interest rate), but the primary benefit is the capital subsidy component.