Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP- ST Category)

Description
The scheme “Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Tribal Area Sub Plan” is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under this scheme, financial assistance is given to dairy farmers belonging to the Scheduled Tribes ST category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green and dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, financial assistance up to 75% of the purchase cost of powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is less, is given to beneficiaries of Scheduled Tribes category.
• **Note:** The amount of assistance will be deposited in bank account of the beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
2. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
3. The beneficiary should have a minimum of five (5) animals of his/her own.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Scheduled Tribe certificate
• Proof of residence
• Proof of possessing necessary animals
• Bank account details of beneficiary
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to assist dairy farmers in reducing wastage of green and dry fodder, which is important for profitable dairy farming.

Q: Who is eligible for assistance under this scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include being a permanent resident of Gujarat, belonging to the Scheduled Tribe category, and owning a minimum of five animals.

Q: What benefits does the scheme offer?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance of up to 75% of the purchase cost of the powered chaff cutter or [?]18,000/-, whichever is less, to beneficiaries belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category.

Q: How is the financial assistance provided?
A: How is the financial assistance provided?

Q: Where can I find the application for this scheme?
A: Applicants can apply online through the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Q: How is the subsidy claimed after purchasing the chaff cutter?
A: After purchasing the chaff cutter from a government-approved empanelled vendor, beneficiaries need to produce the bill for claim submission of the subsidy.