Financial Assistance Scheme for Purchase of Agricultural Land to Scheduled Caste Farmers

Description
The scheme “Financial Assistance Scheme for Purchase of Agricultural Land to Scheduled Caste Farmers” is implemented by the Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Gujarat. The scheme was launched in the year 1986. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the scheduled castes to purchase agricultural land, with a maximum limit of 2 acres, for self-cultivation. This initiative aims to enhance their income, particularly considering the dependence of many scheduled caste individuals on farm labour.

Benefits
• Under the scheme, Scheduled caste farmers are provided with financial assistance of ₹1,00,000/- per acre to purchase agricultural land.
• Assistance is provided up to ₹2,00,000/- for a maximum of 2 acres to enable the purchase of agricultural land.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes Category.
2. The applicant should be a native of Gujarat.
3. The applicant must be an agricultural labourer.
4. The annual income limit will be ₹6,00,000/- for rural areas and ₹6,00,000/- for urban areas.
5. Excluding government assistance, only the beneficiary who is able to purchase the land is eligible for the benefit.
6. Only one member of the family is eligible for the benefit.
7. Beneficiaries of land acquired with government assistance will be subject to non-sale for 15 years.
8. Under this scheme, assistance will be available for purchasing agricultural land from government or private individuals.

Required Documents
• Passport-size Photograph
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Proof of being a farmer/agricultural worker
• Income certificate
• Valid copy Revenue (Revenue) Department's permission to sell land
• True copy of revenue account permission for sale of land
• Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (in applicant's name)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When was the scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched in the year 1986.

Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to Scheduled caste farmers for purchasing agricultural land, thereby enhancing their income through self-cultivation.

Q: How much financial assistance is provided per acre under the scheme?
A: Scheduled caste farmers are provided with [?]1,00,000/- per acre to purchase agricultural land.

Q: What is the maximum assistance provided for land purchase?
A: Assistance is provided up to [?]2,00,000/- for a maximum of 2 acres of agricultural land.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Castes Category and be natives of Gujarat. They should also be agricultural laborers.

Q: What are the income limits for eligibility under the scheme?
A: The annual income limit is [?]6,00,000/- for both rural and urban areas.

Q: Are there any restrictions on land purchase with government assistance?
A: Land purchased with government assistance will be subject to non-sale for 15 years by the beneficiaries.

Q: Can multiple family members apply for the benefit?
A: No, only one member of the family is eligible for the benefit under this scheme.

Q: Is the assistance available for purchasing land only from the government?
A: No, assistance is available for purchasing agricultural land from both government and private individuals.

Q: How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants can apply through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/

Q: Can individuals residing outside Gujarat apply for this scheme?
A: No, applicants must be natives of Gujarat to be eligible for the scheme.