Farmers of Chhattisgarh could apply for Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate through the following procedure.

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate, one has to visit the DC Office or concerned Office of land revenue department of your area.
2. Key Contacts of Revenue Department: Contacts To find the office locations and contacts, select your district from the link. In the district webpage, select > About District > Who’s Who > Districts
3. Before applying, please consult with the concerned authority regarding all the requirements necessary for obtaining the certificate.
4. Procure the prescribed application form to apply for this service. Applicant has to pay for the Application form if required.
5. In the procured application form, fill all the required details.
6. Attach the photocopy of all the required documents with the application form.
7. Submit the documents to the concerned authority and pay the required fee.
8. Receive the acknowledgement receipt and keep it safe for further reference.
9. Visit the respective office to get your certificate after the processing time allotted by the officials during the time of application.

Apply through Centres:

1. To Obtain Small or Marginal Farmer Certificate, the applicant shall visit the nearest CSC/Tehsil Centre. Find contacts to CSC centres in the link provided:Link
2. Procure the application form from the concerned centre and fill it up with the necessary details required for the process.
3. Make sure to attach all the "Required Documents" along with the application form before submission.
4. Provide authorized signatory and photograph, wherever applicable.
5. Now submit the application to the office of the concerned centre.
6. On successful verification, the applicant will be notified by the CSC centre.

• Photo
• Encumbrance
• Self-Declaration of Applicant
• Any Address Proof
• Aadhaar card
• Driving Licence
• Ration card
• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Sale Deeds

Note: Other required documents have to be submitted if necessary. Carry the original and photocopy of the necessary documents for any cross verifications to be made.

Bilaspur
Office Of Revenue Collectorate BuildingLocation: Collectorate Compound
City: Bilaspur
PIN Code: 495001
Key Contacts of Revenue Department: Contacts
To find the office locations and contacts, select your district from the link. In the district webpage, select > About District > Who’s Who > Districts

• Farmers who own land area less of than 4.94 Acres could get the small/marginal farmer certificate.

• Please inquire about the application charges or service charges while applying in person.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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• Please inquire about the processing time while applying in person.

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• Make sure to fill all the mandatory details while filling the application.

• Address
• Land Details

• The Government has allotted certain schemes such as loans, subsidy for crops cultivated exclusively for small/marginal farmers.
• Obtaining a Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate helps the farmers to make use of such government schemes.

Some of the schemes for small/ marginal farmers:

• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana- Under this scheme, farmers are provided Rs. 6,000 per year as a minimum income support PM Kisan
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan yojana- Under this scheme, farmers are provided minimum pension of Rs 3000 / month on attaining the age of 60 PMKMY Site

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