Package for strengthening to sugar co-operatives as may be policy decided by the State Government

Description
The scheme "Package for strengthening to sugar co-operatives as may be policy decided by the State Government" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to sugar co-operative societies for projects such as modernization, upgradation, tissue culture labs, molasses-based distilleries, storage system improvements, and cost reduction initiatives. It also offers direct assistance to farmers for the sale of bio-compost, phospho-compost, and vermicompost.

Exclusions
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Benefits
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• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance**A project to provide direct assistance to farmers&amp;amp;amp;#39; accounts by sugar cooperatives against sale of bio-compost by sugar cooperatives.₹100/- per metric ton against the total metric ton sales of bio compost volume. or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is lessA project to provide direct assistance to the account of farmers through sugar cooperative societies against the sale of 50 kg bags of phospho compost by sugar cooperative societies.₹100/- per bag against the sale of a total bag of 50 kg of phosphor compost. or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is lessA project to provide direct assistance to farmers&amp;amp;amp;#39; accounts by sugar cooperatives against purchase/sale of produce of 50 kg bags of vermicompost by sugar cooperatives.₹50/- per bag against the sale of a total bag of 50 kg of vermin Compost or maximum ₹6,50,000/- whichever is less.Project for setting up of new tissue culture labs by sugar co-operative societies50% of the project cost or a maximum of ₹40,00,000/- whichever is less Project for extension of existing labs (other than civil works) to sugar cooperatives having tissue culture labs.50% of the project cost or a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- whichever is lessInstallation of electricity motor instead of turbine, construction of new tank for molasses/rectified spirit storage, mechanization in sugar harvesting, distillery capacity upgradation, increase in ethanol storage capacity, new godown construction, steam economy project, boiler modification, 3 MW turbine etc. Among all these projects, any one project to be done by the organization considering the priority25 % of project cost Or a maximum of ₹1,00,00,000/- whichever is less<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Sugar Co-operative Societies, Members/Farmers of Sugar Co-operative Societies will be eligible for this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: The concerned sugar co-operative societies who are eligible, should send the proposal through the District Registrar of the concerned district to the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.
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The concerned sugar co-operative societies who are eligible, should send the proposal through the District Registrar of the concerned district to the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.
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Required Documents
• Project-related details
• Name of the project for financial assistance
• Unit under the project to increase sugarcane production and productivity (show separate quantities for each unit and single IB)
• Expected number of beneficiaries (Bio Vermi, Horho, Tyru, and Single IB)
• Is the land owned? Copy of 7/12 land record extract
• Is it obtained or on lease?
• Sale price per unit shown under the agricultural project
• Technical opinion from Agricultural University and an authenticated certificate – certified copy
• For infrastructure-based technical projects, has the government-approved engineer’s report been prepared with planning, design, and technical authentication? If yes, a certified copy of the approved engineer’s license is required.
• Expected benefits of the project (Increase in production, productivity, expansion, technical reasons, potential employment growth, possible increase in state revenue).
• Any other documents if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to modernize sugar co-operatives, improve infrastructure, enhance productivity, and provide financial assistance for bio-compost, phospho-compost, and vermicompost sales.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme?
A: Only registered sugar co-operative societies and their farmer members are eligible to apply for financial assistance under this scheme.

Q: What types of financial assistance are available under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance for compost sales, modernization projects, infrastructure development, tissue culture labs, and cost reduction initiatives in sugar co-operatives.

Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided for compost sales?
A: 1. [?]100/- per metric ton for bio-compost sales (maximum [?]20,00,000/-).
2. [?]100/- per 50 kg bag of phospho-compost (maximum [?]20,00,000/-).
3. [?]50/- per 50 kg bag of vermicompost (maximum [?]6,50,000/-).

Q: Is financial assistance available for setting up tissue culture labs?
A: Yes, the scheme provides financial assistance of up to [?]40,00,000/- for setting up new tissue culture labs and up to [?]20,00,000/- for expanding existing labs.

Q: Can a sugar co-operative society apply for assistance for multiple projects?
A: Yes, a sugar co-operative society can apply for multiple projects, but only one project will be considered based on priority and funding availability.

Q: How is financial assistance disbursed to the beneficiaries?
A: For compost-related projects, financial assistance is transferred directly to the farmers' accounts. For other projects, funds are allocated to the sugar co-operative societies.

Q: How can a sugar co-operative society apply for this scheme?
A: The sugar co-operative society must submit a proposal through the District Registrar of the concerned district, which will then be forwarded to the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, for approval.

Q: Can an individual farmer apply directly for this scheme?
A: No, individual farmers cannot apply directly. Only sugar co-operative societies can apply on behalf of their members.

Q: Where can applicants get more information about the scheme?
A: Applicants can contact the District Registrar of their respective district or the Director of Sugar, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar, for more information.