Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
in Gujarat
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Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) in Gujarat
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Castes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
**Note 01:** The tool/equipment has to be purchased from the authorised dealer of the empanelled manufacturer for the purpose of price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture from time to time.
**Note 02:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin seats and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
**Note 03:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for plastic crates and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
Benefits
The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less.
Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Castes Certificate issued by competent authority |
| 2 | Disability Certificate issued by Competent Authority (only for PWDs) (if applicable) |
| 3 | Copy of land details 7/12 and 8-A |
| 4 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 5 | Copy of bank passbook/ cancelled cheque |
| 6 | Copy of forest rights Letter (if applicable) |
| 7 | Any other documents as required |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) 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
Permanent residents of Gujarat belonging to the Scheduled Castes category, as well as individual farmers and farmer groups/cooperative societies, are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.