Wire Fencing Around the Farm for Crop Protection

Description
The scheme "Wire Fencing Around the Farm for Crop Protection" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial aid to farmers to install wire fencing, helping prevent damage to crops from wild and stray animals. This initiative ensures minimal agricultural produce wastage and supports sustainable farming practices.

Exclusions
• Farmers who have already availed benefits under the Solar Fencing Scheme are not eligible for this scheme.

Benefits
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• **Name of the Component****Standard of Assistance****Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits**Wire FencingPer Running Meter ₹200/- or 50% of the actual expenditure incurred, whichever is less Once in lifetime<br>

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a landholding farmer or a farmer group
2. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 hectares (ha) of land in a cluster.
3. > **Note:**
4. - Only one of the holders mentioned in 8-A land records per account is eligible for benefits with the consent of other holders.
5. - A farmer is eligible for assistance for a maximum of one account.
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Application Process
Step 1: Apply online on i-Khedut portal through a Public Service Center or Cyber Cafe.
Online - via CSC

Apply online on i-Khedut portal through a Public Service Center or Cyber Cafe.

Required Documents
• Land Ownership Proof (8-A land record).
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Account Details.
• Consent Letter from other land account holders (if applicable).
• Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad (for farmers in forest areas).
• Any other document if required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of this Scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to protect farmers' crops from damage caused by wild and stray animals, thereby preventing the wastage of agricultural produce.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this Scheme?
A: Any landholding farmer or farmer group with a minimum of 2 hectares in a cluster is eligible to apply for the scheme.

Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
A: Under this scheme, farmers receive financial assistance of [?]200/- per running meter or 50% of the actual expenditure incurred, whichever is lower.

Q: How many times can a farmer avail of the benefits under this scheme?
A: A farmer can avail of the benefits only once in a lifetime for a single land account.

Q: Can a farmer from a forest area apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, a farmer from a forest area can apply, but they must submit the Van Adhikar Patra or Sanad as proof.

Q: Can multiple farmers owning the same land apply for this scheme?
A: No, only one account holder from an 8-A land record can apply, provided they have the consent of the other landholders.

Q: Can a farmer who has already received benefits under the Solar Fencing Scheme apply for this scheme?
A: No, a farmer who has already availed of benefits under the Solar Fencing Scheme is not eligible for this scheme.

Q: What percentage of the total fencing cost is covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers 50% of the actual expenditure incurred or [?]200/- per running meter, whichever is lower.

Q: Can a farmer with less than 2 hectares of land apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme requires a minimum landholding of 2 hectares in a cluster for eligibility.

Q: Where can a farmer apply for the scheme?
A: A farmer can apply online through the i-Khedut portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.