About Cost of Cultivation Scheme

Cost of cultivation surveys are an important mechanism for data generation on cost structure of crops. These are very intensive surveys wherein data are collected on the various inputs which are used for the cultivation of crop. The data collection approach in these surveys is inquiry based which implies that the information on the input use is obtained by inquiry from the farmer. Use of input is a continuous process which goes on from beginning to end . In order that no information on input use is missed, data collection under these surveys is generally carried out in multiple rounds.