A Program to Provide 90 Percent Assistance in Planting Material of Horticultural Fruit Crops

Description
"A Program to Provide 90 Percent Assistance in Planting Material of Horticultural Fruit Crops" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by providing 90% subsidy on the cost of planting materials like grafted/tissue culture saplings and seedlings for various fruit crops.

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Benefits
• Farmers receive up to 90% financial assistance on the cost of planting materials.
• Only saplings costing up to ₹250/- per unit are eligible for subsidy.
• For fruit crops and cuttings: Planting material will have to be purchased from nurseries accredited by NHB/Agricultural University/Horticulture Department.
• For coconut crops: seedlings prepared from seeds will have to be purchased from nurseries accredited by NHB/Agricultural University/Horticulture Department.
• For tissue culture: Planting material (planting) will have to be purchased from tissue labs approved/accredited by DBT, GNFC, GSFC, Tissue Labs of Agricultural University, Government Public Institutions like

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
2. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
3. The applicant must purchase planting materials from approved/accredited sources.
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Required Documents
• 7/12 Certificate (land ownership proof).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The main objective of this scheme is to encourage fruit crop cultivation by providing 90% financial assistance to farmers for purchasing planting materials.
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Q: Who is responsible for implementing this scheme?
A: The Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation, Government of Gujarat, is responsible for implementing this scheme.
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Q: Which farmers are eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Farmers residing in Gujarat who are engaged in fruit crop cultivation are eligible to apply for the scheme.
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Q: What kind of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 90% of the cost of approved planting materials for horticultural fruit crops.
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Q: Are the subsidy amounts different for different fruit crops?
A: Yes, the subsidy amounts vary depending on the crop, such as ₹32,000/ha for Mango, ₹22,000/ha for Chiku, and ₹20,000/ha for Pomegranate.
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Q: What is the maximum cost allowed per sapling to be eligible for subsidy?
A: Only planting materials costing up to ₹250/- per unit are eligible for subsidy under this scheme.
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Q: Can a farmer purchase planting materials from any nursery?
A: No, the planting materials must be purchased from nurseries accredited by the NHB, Agricultural Universities, or the Horticulture Department.
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Q: Is tissue culture planting material covered under the scheme?
A: Yes, tissue culture planting material is covered if it is purchased from DBT-approved labs or government-recognized institutions.
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Q: Is this scheme available to farmers outside Gujarat?
A: No, this scheme is only available to farmers who are residents of Gujarat.
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Q: Does the scheme have any restrictions based on caste, income, or education?
A: No, the scheme is open to all farmers regardless of their caste, income level, or educational background.
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Q: How will the subsidy be disbursed to the farmer?
A: The approved subsidy amount will be directly credited to the bank account of the eligible farmer after verification.
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Q: How can an applicant apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants can apply on the [iKhedut ](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/)portal to avail the benefits of the scheme.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants are required to submit an Aadhaar card, 7/12 land record, and a copy of their bank passbook or a cancelled cheque.
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Q: Who should the applicant contact for help or more information about the scheme?
A: The applicant should contact the nearest agriculture office or visit the [iKhedut ](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/)portal for more information.