Fodder Development Scheme For Gram Panchayat, Gaushala And Panjarpol Having Gauchar Land

Village Panchayats having land for gauchar, as well as Gaushalas and Panjarapols registered under the Public Charity Act that also possess land for gauchar, are eligible to apply for this scheme.

The scheme provides assistance of 75% of the per hectare expenditure, up to a maximum of ₹75,000/- per hectare, for developing cow pastures in an area of up to 20 hectares, with a maximum total assistance of ₹15,00,000/-.

Yes, assistance is provided for developing cow pastures in a gauchar area of up to a maximum of 20 hectares per eligible entity.

No, the benefit of this Fodder Development Scheme for Gram Panchayat, Gaushala And Panjarapol Having Gauchar Land will be available only once to each eligible entity.

The scheme supports activities such as the removal of acacia and weeds from the gauchar land, ploughing, sowing of fodder seeds, and the installation of wire fencing around the land area to be reformed.

Yes, the activities involved in fodder development under this scheme, such as land preparation, sowing, and fencing, can provide employment opportunities in rural areas.

Gram Panchayats need to apply online through the [i-Khedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/) portal, obtain the necessary signatures and stamps, attach required documents including a Gram Sabha resolution and the appointment of a Gauchar Gram Samiti, and submit them to the board within 30 days.

Applicants need to submit copies of the 7/12, 8-A, and 6-right sheet of the Gauchar land, along with GPS map app photos showing the date and time, and GPS Map App camera photographs of the specific survey number land intended for development.

Yes, the applying organization must provide a certificate from a government-approved or registered surveyor confirming the land measurement of the area proposed for gauchar development.