Sardar Patel Agriculture Research Award

Description
The scheme “Sardar Patel Agriculture Research Award” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat on 30.10.1995. In the field of Agriculture, this scheme has been set up by the state government for the farmers of the state who produce good quality yield by their innovative idea and by their own courage as well as research new technique in the agriculture field. The scheme has been implemented by the State government to honour and appreciate farmers’ contribution to the development of agriculture to encourage and accelerate agricultural production. This award is given in five different categories/subjects. Different categories of the award are as below: - SUB-1: Develop a new variety by farmers& 39; own innovative skill in all the main crops of Gujarat like Cereal, Oilseed crop, pulse, cotton, sugarcane, tobacco as well as Horticulture crops and spices and condiments, etc., and introducing successfully new crops instead of traditional crops grown in the state. - SUB-2: Achievement in model agriculture by producing higher yield through modern irrigation methods with water management and utilization of irrigation water as well as raising the water table of well/tube well by recharging well/tube well with harvesting rainwater - SUB-3: Achievement for success in dry farming by developing techniques for drought - SUB-4: Develop new methods of Integrated Pest Management for different crops - SUB-5: Development of innovative farm equipment for different methods, such as cultivation, inter-cultivation, weeding, spacing, harvesting, threshing, or other types of farming.

Benefits
• In this scheme every year ₹51000/- is awarded with the shawl and certificate to the farmer who gains the first position in each category and also first five farmers from each category are appreciated with the shawl & certificate.
• In addition to this, farmers as in the form of encouragement are appreciated by giving shawls & certificates for the special work done in the field of beekeeping, poultry farming, fisheries, etc.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The farmer should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
2. The farmers either Male or Female who possesses Agriculture land in Gujarat are eligible to apply for this scheme.

Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photographs
• Bank Details i.e. Copy of Bank Passbook/Cheque
• Residence proof
• Basis (evidence) for land (If applicable)
• Caste Certificate (If applicable)
• Colour photographs of work done
• Audio/Video of work done
• Copy of award/other certificates received

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: The aim of this scheme is to honour and appreciate farmers' contributions to the development of agriculture to encourage and accelerate agricultural production.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: This scheme was launched on 30-10-1995.

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The farmer either male or female who possesses Agriculture land in Gujarat is eligible to apply for this scheme.

Q: Is every farmer eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: No, the farmers of the Gujarat State who produce good quality yield through their innovative idea and by their own courage, as well as research new technique in the agriculture field, is eligible to apply for this scheme.

Q: In how many categories will the award be given to the farmer?
A: This award will be given in five different categories/subjects.

Q: Can a farmer of the general category be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is for all categories of farmers.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: In this scheme every year [?]51000/- is awarded with the shawl and certificate to the farmer who gains the first position in each category and also first five farmers from each category are appreciated with the shawl & certificate.

Q: What is the additional benefit to be given to the selected farmers?
A: In addition, the farmers as in the form of encouragement are appreciated by giving shawls & certificates for the special work done in the field of beekeeping, poultry farming, fisheries, etc.

Q: How to get benefits of the scheme?
A: To participate in this scheme, an Application in the prescribed subscription form with the necessary information is to be sent to the Directorate of Agriculture Office, Krushi Bhavan Gandhinagar through the concerned District Agriculture Officer before 31st May.