AGR-50 Scheme-Assistance To Purchase Tractors

Description
The scheme “AGR-50 Scheme-Assistance to Purchase Tractors” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat in the year 2011-12. The scheme was implemented for the farmers to help in buying the tractor in the state. Further, the scheme has been started in the state, considering the tractor& 39;s importance, to increase farm mechanization in the state and the demand of farmers from the society. The cost of the tractor was different in the whole state. As a result, small-scale farmers who could not negotiate had to pay a higher price. In order to become available to all the farmers in the state at a price and competitive prices in the state, the model of the tractor companies has been empanelled from the year 2014-15. A tractor is an essential tool for expanding farm mechanization and increasing farm power availability. To adopt power-operated tools/impalements farmers must have a tractor, so assistance is given to farmers for the purchase of tractor. This scheme is a 100% state-sponsored scheme.

Exclusions
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Benefits
• 1. The financial assistance is given to farmers for the purchase of tractors as below:
• a) Upto 40 PTO HP Model Tractors: 25% of expense or ₹45,000/-, whichever is less.
• b) Above 40 PTO HP and up to 60 PTO HP Model Tractors: 25% of expense or ₹60,000/-, whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
2. Any farmer of Gujarat state is eligible under this scheme.
3. The beneficiary farmer has to purchase the empaneled tractor model of the manufacturer included in the empanelment prepared for the purpose of prize discovery announced by the agriculture department from time to time for tractors from their authorized dealer.

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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: The aim of the scheme is to provide tractors to all the farmers at competitive prices in the state.

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

Q: When was this scheme started?
A: The scheme was started in the state of Gujarat in the year 2011-12.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: Any farmer of the state of Gujarat is eligible under this scheme.

Q: Can a farmer of general category be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme is for all categories of people.

Q: Is this scheme only for the resident of Gujarat State?
A: Yes, this scheme is only for the permanent resident of Gujarat State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, financial assistance is given to farmers for the purchase of tractors.

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

Q: Is it mandatory to purchase the tractor from the authorized dealer?
A: Yes, the beneficiary farmer has to purchase the empaneled tractor model of the manufacturer included in the empanelment prepared for the purpose of prize discovery announced by the agriculture department from time to time for tractors from their authorized dealer.

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_AGR_SchemeApplicaiton.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.

Q: Where can I find details of District Agriculture Officer?
A: The details/information of the District Agriculture Officer of the concerned district is available on I-khedut Portal. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx