Promoting to Farmer for Post Harvesting & Management (Value Addition)

Description
The scheme "Promoting to Farmer for Post Harvesting & Management Value Addition " introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage all categories of farmers to establish crop value addition units that utilize post-harvesting technology and management strategies.

Exclusions
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Benefits
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• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance** **Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Project Based Processing Unit50% of the cost or ₹10,00,000/- whichever is less10 Year<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligible entities:**
2. - Farmers Interest Group
3. - Farmers Producer Group
4. - Farmer Producer Companies
5. - Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Sakhi Mandals of Women farmers
6. - Co-operative society at village level
7. > **Eligible Individuals with relevant agricultural education:**
8. - Diploma in Agriculture
9. - Graduate in Agriculture
10. - Postgraduate in Agriculture
11. - Bachelor of Rural Studies (B.R.S.)

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• Land Ownership Documents.
• Bank Account Details.
• Project Proposal Document.
• Farmer Group Registration Certificate (if applicable).
• Diploma/Degree Certificate (for individual applicants).
• Any other document if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support farmers in setting up crop value addition units using post-harvesting technology and management concepts. It encourages farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and profitability by adopting value addition techniques.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Every category of farmers, including individual farmers, farmer groups, women farmers, farmer producer groups, cooperative societies, and farmers' interest groups, is eligible to apply.

Q: What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance of 50% of the project cost or up to [?]10,00,000/-, whichever is lower.

Q: What is the minimum duration for maintaining the project to retain benefits?
A: The beneficiary must maintain the project for at least 10 years to continue receiving benefits.

Q: Can a woman farmer apply for the scheme individually?
A: Yes, a woman farmer can apply individually, and women-led self-help groups (Sakhi Mandal) are also eligible.

Q: Where can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: An applicant can apply online through the iKhedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.

Q: How are applications processed under this scheme?
A: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis within the target limit.

Q: Who should an applicant contact for assistance with the application process?
A: An applicant can contact the nearest agriculture department office or visit the iKhedut portal for support.