Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3

Description
The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers TASP HRT-3" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen horticulture-based livelihoods and promote modern horticultural practices among tribal farmers through financial assistance for farm mechanization, processing units, crop protection, post-harvest management, and export-related infrastructure. The scheme provides targeted subsidies on equipment, units, and inputs to ensure sustainable horticultural growth in tribal areas.

Benefits
• Assistance for publication and promotional materials related to horticultural crops.
• Financial support for organizing and participating in exhibitions, competitions, and seminars.
• Subsidy for organizing or participating in Krishi Melas and payment for stall rentals.
• Subsidy for purchase of power tillers and mini tractors to enhance horticultural productivity.
• Financial aid for harvesting equipment and crop protection equipment.
• Support for establishment of new distillation units for medicinal and aromatic crops.
• Subsidy for setting up new processing units for cashew and other fruit crops.
• Assistance for processing equipment for value addition.
• Sea fridge subsidy for export of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants.
• Air fridge subsidy to promote export of horticultural produce.
• Minimum Support Price (MSP) assistance to ensure stable market prices for horticultural crops.
• Subsidy on electricity bills for operating greenhouses and tissue culture laboratories.
• Support for hi-tech greenhouses (with fan and pad system).
• Support for naturally ventilated polyhouses and net houses.
• Subsidy for packing materials used in post-harvest handling of horticultural produce.
• Support for setting up kaccha mandaps for tomato/chilly and other vegetable marketing.
• Construction of vegetable trellises and half-lined pedestrian paths for climbing vegetable crops.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. - The applicant should be a farmer.
3. - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
4. - The applicant should be practicing horticulture in tribal areas.
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Required Documents
• 7/12 Certificate.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
A: The main objective of the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; is to enhance the income and livelihood opportunities of tribal farmers in Gujarat by promoting horticultural development through financial assistance for farm mechanization, post-harvest management, export promotion, and infrastructure support.
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Q: Who is responsible for implementing the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
A: The implementation of the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; is carried out by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department under the Government of Gujarat, which oversees all applications, disbursements, and monitoring activities related to the scheme.
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Q: Which category of farmers can apply for the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
A: The scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; is exclusively targeted at farmers who belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and are engaged in horticultural activities within the tribal regions of Gujarat.
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Q: What kind of financial assistance is provided under the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
A: Under the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot;, farmers receive a wide range of financial assistance including subsidies for farm equipment, construction of greenhouses, establishment of processing units, electricity bills, packing materials, and export refrigeration support.
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Q: Is support provided for exporting horticultural produce under this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; provides significant support for promoting the export of horticultural produce through financial subsidies for sea fridges and air fridges used in the transportation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants.
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Q: Does the scheme cover infrastructure development for horticultural crops?
A: The scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; offers financial support for setting up advanced infrastructure such as hi-tech greenhouses with fan and pad systems, naturally ventilated polyhouses, net houses, and kaccha mandaps to facilitate better crop production and marketing.
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Q: Is there any income limit applicable for farmers to qualify for this scheme?
A: No, there is no individual or family income limit specified as part of the eligibility criteria for the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot;, making it accessible to all tribal farmers regardless of their income status.
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Q: Does the scheme provide any support for post-harvest management activities?
A: Yes, the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; includes specific financial assistance for post-harvest management by offering subsidies on packing materials and post-harvest equipment to reduce wastage and improve the shelf life of horticultural produce.
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Q: What kind of crop protection support is available under this scheme?
A: Under the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot;, tribal farmers are eligible to receive subsidies for crop protection equipment, which helps them safeguard their horticultural crops from pests, diseases, and adverse weather conditions.
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Q: Is electricity bill reimbursement provided under the scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; offers a subsidy on electricity bills specifically for farmers operating greenhouses and tissue culture laboratories, thereby reducing their operational costs and encouraging technology adoption.
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Q: How can eligible farmers apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; by visiting the [iKhedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/) portal, filling out the application form online, uploading the required documents, and submitting it for departmental verification.
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Q: What documents are necessary to apply under this scheme?
A: The documents required to apply under the scheme &quot;Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3&quot; include the Aadhaar Card for identity proof, 7/12 Certificate for land ownership, and a bank passbook or cancelled cheque to facilitate direct benefit transfer.
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