The objective of the programme is to improve the productivity of existing cashew plantations by adopting horticulture and agro technique practices such as mild pruning of branches including de-topping, removal of unproductive shoots/branches, soil and water conservation techniques, application of recommended dozes of organic and inorganic manures, mulching, life saving irrigation, intercropping and pesticide application etc. The scheme is implemented in farmers field with maximum area of 2ha each through research institutes and land owned by corporations.

A financial assistance of Rs.15,000/-  limited to 2ha per beneficiary farmer and no land ceiling for corporations/SAU’s will be released as one instalment after the completion of rejuvenation process and inspection by committee constituted by DCCD. The programme will be implemented through state development departments/SAU’s/corporations.