Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5

Description
The "Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to empower women and urban citizens by offering hands-on training in value addition, preservation, canning, and kitchen-gardening of fruits and vegetables, along with promoting self-sustenance and nutritional well-being. The scheme includes financial support of ₹500/- per trainee per day- ₹250/- as a direct stipend and the remaining ₹250/- towards training material, expert honorarium, and other resources.

Benefits
• **Stipend:** ₹500/- per trainee per day sanctioned as training expenditure. Out of this, ₹250/- is provided as a direct stipend to the trainee, and ₹250/- is utilized for material cost, training literature kit, and honorarium to resource persons. - **Skill Development Training:** Training duration ranges from 2 to 5 days. Modules include fruit and vegetable preservation, canning, kitchen gardening, and value addition.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
2. - The applicant should be willing to participate in horticulture-related skill development training.
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Required Documents
• Ration Card.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5”?
A: The objective of the scheme is to impart practical and technical training to women and urban citizens in the areas of fruit and vegetable preservation, canning, kitchen gardening, and value addition in horticultural produce in order to promote nutritional security, self-reliance, and clean food practices.
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Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Any resident of Gujarat, regardless of their gender, profession, educational background, or income level, is eligible to apply for the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5,” provided they have an interest in acquiring horticulture-related skills and are willing to participate in the training sessions.
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Q: What kind of training is provided under this scheme?
A: Under the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5,” trainees receive hands-on instruction in fruit and vegetable preservation techniques, canning methods, kitchen gardening practices, and processes for value addition in horticultural produce over a period of 2 to 5 days, depending on the training module.
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Q: Is there any financial support given to trainees?
A: Yes, under the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5,” each trainee receives ₹250 per day as a stipend for attending the training sessions, which is part of the total sanctioned training cost of ₹500 per trainee per day.
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Q: What does the remaining ₹250 of the training cost cover?
A: In addition to the ₹250 trainee stipend, the other ₹250 from the daily training cost under the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5” is utilized for covering expenses such as the cost of materials, training literature kits, and honorarium payments to the subject experts and trainers.
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Q: Is this scheme only for women participants?
A: Although the scheme is especially beneficial to women, the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5” is open to individuals of any gender who are interested in receiving training in horticultural skills and practices.
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Q: What is the duration of the training under this scheme?
A: The training sessions last for a minimum of 2 days and may extend up to 5 days, depending on the specific training module and program design.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable throughout the state of Gujarat?
A: Yes, the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5” is implemented across the entire state of Gujarat, making it accessible to eligible applicants from all regions.
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Q: What are the steps to apply for the scheme?
A: To apply for the scheme, the applicant must visit the [iKhedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/) portal, fill out the online application form, upload the required documents, and submit the form electronically.
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Q: What documents are needed to complete the application process?
A: Applicants are required to submit documents such as their Aadhaar Card, Bank Pass Book or Cancelled Cheque, and Ration Card while applying for the “Scheme for Fruit and Vegetable Preservation and Training Program in Horticulture Department HRT 5” through the online portal.
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