Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter scheme

Description
The "Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to reduce fodder wastage 25-30% in dairy farming. By using a power-driven chaff cutter, farmers can efficiently chop green and dry fodder, ensuring better utilization and increased profitability.

Benefits
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• **Name of Component** **Standard of Assistance** **Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits** Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter scheme under General People, Schedule Caste People and Schedule Tribe People. Assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost or ₹18,000/- whichever is less is given to beneficiary.5 Year <br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The scheme is applicable to General, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) individuals.
2. - The applicant must be engaged in dairy farming.
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Required Documents
• Bank Passbook copy or cancelled cheque.
• Ration card (Having Bar code).
• Aadhaar card copy.
• Caste Certificate (Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe applicants).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme"?
A: The Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme aims to reduce fodder wastage (25-30%) in dairy farming. By using a power-driven chaff cutter, farmers can efficiently chop green and dry fodder, ensuring better utilization and increased profitability.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the "Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme"?
A: The scheme is available to dairy farmers belonging to the General, Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories who are residents of Gujarat.
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Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Beneficiaries can receive up to 75% of the purchase cost or ₹18,000, whichever is lower, as financial assistance for purchasing a power-driven chaff cutter.
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Q: Can an applicant reapply if they have already availed of this scheme in the past?
A: No, an applicant who has already availed of this scheme within the last 5 years is not eligible to reapply.
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Q: Does the beneficiary need to repay the subsidy amount?
A: No, the financial assistance provided under this scheme is a subsidy, not a loan, and does not need to be repaid.
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Q: Is a caste certificate mandatory for all applicants?
A: No, a caste certificate is required only for applicants from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories. General category applicants do not need to submit a caste certificate.
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Q: Where can an applicant apply for this scheme?
A: Applications must be submitted online through the [iKhedut ](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in)portal.

Q: Where can an applicant find more details or assistance regarding the scheme?
A: Additional details can be found on the [iKhedut ](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in)portal or by contacting the local agriculture department.
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