Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Purchase Solar Power Unit/Kit for Solar Fencing around the Farm

Description
The "Scheme to Provide Financial Assistance to Purchase Solar Power Unit/Kit for Solar Fencing around the Farm" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by subsidizing the cost of solar power units/kits for farm fencing. By installing solar fencing, farmers can prevent crop destruction, increase agricultural productivity, and ensure better utilization of resources.

Exclusions
• Beneficiary of "Wire Fencing Scheme" will not be eligible for assistance under this scheme.

Benefits
• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Solar Power Unit/kit50% of actual expenditure or ₹15,000/- whichever is lessonce in 10 (ten) years

Eligibility Criteria
1. > **For Individual Farmers:**
2. - The applicant must be a farmer.
3. - The applicant must belong to the Gujarat state.
4. > **For Joint Landholder Farmers:**
5. - Only one landholder mentioned in the 8-A land record shall be eligible for the benefit.
6. - The selected landholder must have the consent of all other joint landholders.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card.
• 8-A Land Record Document (for joint landholders, consent is required).
• Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad (for farmers in forest areas).
• Bank Passbook Copy.
• Recent Passport Size Photograph.
• Any other document if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this scheme?
A: The scheme aims to support landholding farmers by subsidizing the cost of solar power units/kits for farm fencing.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Any landholding farmer in the state is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides 50% of the actual cost or ₹15,000/-, whichever is lower, for purchasing a solar power unit/kit.

Q: Can a joint landholder apply separately for the scheme?
A: No, only one joint landholder listed in the 8-A land record can apply, and they must have the consent of all other joint landholders.

Q: How frequently can a farmer apply for this scheme?
A: A farmer can avail of the benefits only once in 10 years.

Q: Are farmers who have availed benefits under the "Wire Fencing Scheme" eligible for this scheme?
A: No, farmers who have already received assistance under the Wire Fencing Scheme are not eligible for this scheme.

Q: Can a farmer apply if they own multiple landholdings?
A: No, a farmer can apply for assistance under this scheme for only one landholding account.

Q: What additional document are required for farmers in forest areas?
A: Farmers in forest areas must submit a "Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad" to be eligible for the scheme.

Q: Where should a farmer submit the application?
A: The application must be submitted online through the i-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/.

Q: Who can a farmer contact for further assistance regarding the scheme?
A: Farmers can reach out to their Gram Sevak, Extension Officer, or District Agriculture Officer for more information.