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The scheme was launched on April 30, 2014, under the Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology Department, Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and maize as an alternative to summer rice, helping to conserve groundwater.

Launched on 30th April 2014, the scheme "Grishm Kaleen Dhan Ke Badle Dalhan, Tilhan, Makka Fasal ko Protsahan Yojana" was introduced under the Agriculture Development and Farmer Welfare and Biotechnology Department, Govt. of Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation of pulses, oilseeds, and maize as an alternative to summer rice, helping to conserve groundwater and increase crop production in the state. Under this scheme, farmers receive subsidies per acre in the form of seeds, fertilizers, and other inputs. Beneficiaries can purchase these inputs from cooperative societies, the Chhattisgarh State Seed and Agriculture Development Corporation, or authorized private vendors, with the state government reimbursing the cost up to the subsidy limit.

• The applicant should be a farmer cultivating pulses, oilseeds, or maize in place of Rabi/Summer rice.
• The applicant should be growing these crops in the same or an additional area as in previous years.
• The applicant should be cultivating pulses, oilseeds, or maize in lieu of summer paddy to be eligible for the subsidy.
• The applicant should be a sharecropper or landowning farmer, as both are entitled to the scheme benefits.
• The applicant should be a first-time cultivator of summer pulses, oilseeds, or maize to receive priority.
• The applicant should submit their application early, as selection will be on a first-come, first-served basis if applications exceed the target.
• The applicant should note that a particular farmer will be eligible for the benefit only once under the scheme.

• The subsidy amount is ₹2,000/- per acre (0.4 hectare).
• A maximum subsidy of ₹10,000/- is available for up to 2 hectares.
• The subsidy will be ₹10,000/- or the actual cost, whichever is lower.
• Each farmer must cultivate a minimum area of 0.4 hectares to be eligible.