Sarkari Yojana

Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation subsidises intensive orchards of mango, guava, pomegranate and lemon, plus new banana tissue culture and papaya plantings, for up to 4 hectares per farmer.

About Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation

Launched by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, the “Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation” motivates and helps the state’s farmers to take up intensive farming and grow more fruit, including mango, guava, pomegranate, lemon, banana (tissue culture) and papaya.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only farmers may apply

Only farmers may apply.

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The applicant needs to live in Gujarat

The applicant needs to live in Gujarat.

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The applicant must be growing horticultural or fruit…

The applicant must be growing horticultural or fruit crops.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

For Intensive and Ultra-Intensive Farming of Mango, Guava, Pomegranate, Lemon, etc.:

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Help ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare

Help ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare.

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Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary

Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary. For New Plantation of Banana Tissue Culture Crop:

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40% of the expenditure, or at most ₹50,000/-…

40% of the expenditure, or at most ₹50,000/- per hectare.

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Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary

Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary. For New Plantation of Papaya Crop:

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50% of the expenditure, or at most ₹30,000/-…

50% of the expenditure, or at most ₹30,000/- per hectare.

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Released in two installments

Released in two installments.

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Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary

Limited to 4 hectares for each beneficiary.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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7/12 land record extract

7/12 land record extract.

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card.

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Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque

Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation through the online application process outlined below.

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Apply online through the I-Khedut Portal

Apply online through the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

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From the home page, choose 'Schemes' and then…

From the home page, choose 'Schemes' and then 'Agricultural Schemes'.

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Pick the scheme and press 'Apply' to open…

Pick the scheme and press 'Apply' to open the application page.

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Press the "Apply New" button to lodge a…

Press the "Apply New" button to lodge a fresh application.

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Use the "Update Application" button to make any…

Use the "Update Application" button to make any corrections.

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When the application is complete, confirm it

When the application is complete, confirm it.

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Print a copy of the confirmed application

Print a copy of the confirmed application.

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Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details can also be accessed…

Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details can also be accessed through this link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx Contact Us: Click here .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References