Assistance for Protected Cultivation
in Gujarat
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Assistance for Protected Cultivation in Gujarat
Assistance for Protected Cultivation is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Assistance for Protected Cultivation in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Assistance for Protected Cultivation” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote protected horticulture practices by providing financial assistance to farmers for mulching, plug nursery, polyhouse, shed net house, and nursery development.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant should be a farmer.
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Benefits
> **Plastic Cover (Mulching):**
**General Area:** ₹32,000/- per hectare. - **Hilly Area:** ₹36,800/- per hectare. - 50% of the expenditure incurred, limited to 1 hectare per beneficiary.
**Self-Employment Oriented Horticulture Nursery Development Programme:**
**Nursery Structure:** ₹3,50,000/- per unit - ₹3,00,000/- per unit for 500 sq.m. area
**Starter Kit:** ₹50,000/- per unit - Assistance up to 65% of the cost or ₹2,27,500/-, whichever is less.
> **Shed Net House & Polyhouse:**
**Coverage:** 500 sq.m to 4,000 sq.m - Assistance as per square meter cost based on empanelled company prices
Structures supported: Cylindrical, bamboo, and wooden.
> **Plug Nursery:**
**Public sector:** ₹30,00,000/- per hectare for 1 hectare - **Private sector:** Assistance of 50% or ₹15,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less) for 1 hectare.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7/12 Certificate. |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 3 | Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque. |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Assistance for Protected Cultivation in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance for Protected Cultivation. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance for Protected Cultivation in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary objective of the scheme “Assistance for Protected Cultivation” is to promote sustainable and modern horticultural practices among farmers in Gujarat by providing financial assistance for constructing protected cultivation structures such as mulching, polyhouses, plug nurseries, and self-employment oriented horticulture nurseries. <br> <br> <br>