AGR 2 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme Of Farmers Other Than SC/ST

Description
The scheme “AGR 2 Farm Mechanization Scheme of Farmers Other Than SC/ST” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is given to the farmers for the purchase of agricultural equipment to increase production of agricultural crops. The state government has launched the scheme to make agricultural industries successful through the use of agricultural mechanization. The farmer can get good quality and more farm produce at low cost by maximizing and utilizing natural, unimplemented sources such as land, water, and atmosphere due to agricultural mechanization. Thus, in order to increase agricultural mechanization, the scheme is started the state except in 208 talukas of the state where the Centrally Sponsored "Submissions on Agricultural Mechanization" scheme has already been implemented. This scheme is 100% sponsored by the state government.

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Benefits
• The beneficiary will get financial assistance for the purchase of agricultural equipment/components such as Power Tillers, Rice Transplanter, Self-Propelled Machinery, Tractor/ Power Tiller operated Implements /tools, Electric Motor operated, etc.
• Under the scheme, more financial assistance will be given to the Small/Marginal/Women Farmers compared to other farmers.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
2. - Any farmer of Gujarat state other than SC/ST (in 208 talukas where the Submissions on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme is not implemented) is eligible under this scheme.
3. - The beneficiary farmer must purchase from the authorized manufacturer of the included manufacturer in the panels prepared for the purpose of periodic disclosed prize discovery by the Agriculture office/department.

Required Documents
• Government-approved photo ID i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
• Basis (evidence) for land (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for disabled) (if applicable)
• Ration Card (if applicable)
• Bank account details
• Beneficiary's Undertaking/Consent For

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the farmers to get higher production of agricultural crops with the help of agricultural mechanization.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: Any farmer of Gujarat state other than SC/ST (in 208 talukas where Submissions on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme is not implemented) is eligible under this scheme.

Q: Can an applicant of the SC/ST category be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: No, an applicant of other than the SC/ST category is eligible to apply under this scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the beneficiary will get financial assistance for the purchase of agricultural equipment/components such as Power Tillers, Rice Transplanter, Self-Propelled Machinery, Tractor/ Power Tiller operated Implements /tools, Electric Motor operated, etc.

Q: Will the financial assistance be the same for all types of farmers?
A: No, more financial assistance will be given to the Small/Marginal/Women Farmers compared to other farmers.

Q: What is the full form of the SMAM scheme?
A: Submissions on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme

Q: Is this a state-sponsored scheme?
A: Yes, this is a 100% state-sponsored scheme.

Q: Is it mandatory to purchase the equipment from the authorized manufacturer?
A: Yes, the beneficiary farmer must purchase all the tools/equipment from the authorized manufacturer of the included manufacturer in the panels prepared for the purpose of periodic disclosed prize discovery by the Agriculture office/department.

Q: How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
A: To avail the benefits of this scheme, the applicant has to apply on the I-Khedut Portal and has to follow the prescribed procedure. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/iKhedutPublicScheme/Public/frm_Public_SchemeDetails.aspx

Q: What should I do if wrong/incomplete documents have been uploaded on Portal?
A: If wrong/incomplete documents are uploaded online by the beneficiary, such application will not be inwarded online. In such circumstances, the beneficiary has to submit the remaining/correct documents to the concerned office within seven days of application.