Scheme to Provide Assistance for Construction of Retail Outlets/ Agricultural Malls in State Market Committees

Description
The scheme "Scheme to Provide Assistance for Construction of Retail Outlets/ Agricultural Malls in State Market Committees" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to market committees in Gujarat’s "C" and "D" category areas to set up retail outlets/agricultural malls. These establishments help farmers sell their produce directly, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair prices.

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Benefits
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• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance**For Retail Outlet /Krishi MallAny one market committee of the &amp;amp;amp;quot;C&amp;amp;amp;quot; and &amp;amp;amp;quot;D&amp;amp;amp;quot; category of the state will be eligible for assistance to the extent of 90% of the total project cost and a maximum of ₹2,00,00,000/- <br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Market Committees of all Areas of “C” and “D” Class of Gujarat State shall be eligible for this scheme.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Market committees need to prepare development plans and cost estimates with an engineer on the panel approved by the Director-Agricultural Markets and Rural Finance.
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Step 1: Market committees need to prepare development plans and cost estimates with an engineer on the panel approved by the Director-Agricultural Markets and Rural Finance.

Step 2: Step 2: Submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective district.
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Step 2: Submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective district.

Required Documents
• Development work maps and cost estimates
• Engineer’s certification from the approved panel
• Proposal submission letter
• Any other documents required by the authorities

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support market committees in developing retail outlets and agricultural malls to facilitate direct selling of farmers' produce, ensuring better pricing and increased income for farmers.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
A: Market committees classified under "C" and "D" category areas in Gujarat are eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides financial assistance of up to 90% of the total project cost, with a maximum limit of [?]2,00,00,000/- for constructing retail outlets or agricultural malls.

Q: Which areas are considered as “C” and “D” class for eligibility?
A: "C" and "D" class areas refer to market committees that are less developed and financially weaker, as classified by the Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing Board.

Q: Can a market committee apply more than once under this scheme?
A: No, only one market committee from the "C" and "D" category areas can avail of assistance under the scheme at a time.

Q: Can a private organization or individual apply for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is only available for market committees and not for private organizations or individuals.

Q: What type of infrastructure can be developed under this scheme?
A: The scheme supports the construction of retail outlets and agricultural malls for direct selling and processing of agricultural produce by market committees.

Q: How can an eligible market committee apply for the scheme?
A: To apply, a market committee must prepare a development plan and cost estimate with an approved engineer and submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of their district.