Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2)
in Gujarat
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Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2) in Gujarat
Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2) in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the General Category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), FIGs (Farmer Interest Groups), SHGs (Self-Help Groups), and Cooperative Societies for purchasing harvesting tools.
Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
The beneficiary should belong to the General Category.
The individual farmer or FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/Co-operative society is eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
The assistance will be available once in five years.
Equipment certified by ISO/BIS/ISI/Government recognized organizations should be purchased through an authorized dealer of that company or imported equipment.
Benefits
The General Category farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less.
FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/ Cooperative Society will be eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is less.
**Note:** Unit Cost of harvesting tool should be up to ₹2,00,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for PWDs) (if applicable) |
| 3 | Copy of land details 7/12 and 8-A |
| 4 | Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque |
| 5 | Copy of Forest Rights letter (if applicable) |
| 6 | Samanti Form (for partners holding land in joint name) (if applicable) |
| 7 | In case of FPO/FPC, Co-operative Society, documents relating to registration purpose, activities, constitution, members, etc., and audit report of the last one year of the auditable entity (if applicable) |
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2) in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Harvesting Tools Assistance for General Category (HRT-2) 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
General Category farmers as well as Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmers Producer Companies (FPCs), Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Cooperative Societies are eligible for assistance under this scheme.