Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee

Description
The scheme "Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to upgrade Agricultural Produce Market Committees APMCs with essential infrastructure, enabling farmers to increase production, enhance product quality, and secure better prices for their produce.

Benefits
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• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance**1) Sales cum exhibition centre; 2) Shed/platform for farmers; 3) Demonstration farm for drip irrigation; 4) Information kiosk in vegetable market100% of project cost to all types of market committees up to a limit of ₹50,00,000/-5) Soil testing laboratory; 6) Water system like borewell, tube well, water cooler, water cooler with RO plant, overhead tank, underground tank etc.; 7) Solar light system25% of the project cost to &amp;amp;amp;quot;A&amp;amp;amp;#39;&amp;amp;amp;#39; and &amp;amp;amp;quot;B&amp;amp;amp;quot; class market committees and 50% of the project cost to Class &amp;amp;amp;quot;C&amp;amp;amp;quot; and &amp;amp;amp;quot;D&amp;amp;amp;quot; Market Committees (Within a limit of ₹50,00,000/-)<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - All Market Committees of Gujarat State shall be eligible for this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Market committees need to prepare development plans and cost estimates with an engineer on the panel approved by the Director-Agricultural Markets and Rural Finance.
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Step 1: Market committees need to prepare development plans and cost estimates with an engineer on the panel approved by the Director-Agricultural Markets and Rural Finance.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective district.
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Step 2: Submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective district.

Required Documents
• Development work maps and cost estimates
• Engineer’s certification from the approved panel
• Proposal submission letter
• Any other documents required by the authorities

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to enhance the infrastructure of agricultural markets in Gujarat to ensure better market access, fair pricing, and improved facilities for farmers.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Only Market Committees in Gujarat are eligible to apply.

Q: What kind of financial assistance is provided?
A: The scheme offers 100% assistance up to [?]50,00,000/- for certain projects and 25%-50% assistance for others, depending on the classification of the Market Committee.

Q: What projects are covered under this scheme?
A: Projects like sales-cum-exhibition centers, farmer sheds, drip irrigation demonstration farms, information kiosks, soil testing laboratories, water systems, and solar light systems are covered.

Q: Can individual farmers apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is only for Market Committees, not individual farmers.

Q: Is there any preference given to certain Market Committees?
A: Assistance percentages vary based on the classification of Market Committees (A, B, C, D).

Q: Are private markets eligible under this scheme?
A: No, only registered Market Committees of Gujarat can apply.

Q: What is the process to apply for financial assistance?
A: Market Committees need to submit a development plan and proposal through the Deputy Director and District Registrar, Co-operative Societies.