Sarkari Yojana

Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops funds high-density mango, guava, lemon and pomegranate orchards at ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare, along with tissue-culture banana and papaya planting, for up to 4 hectares.

About Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops

Offered by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, “Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops” seeks to lift fruit output and productivity by funding farmers who switch to modern growing methods such as high-density and ultra-high-density orchards of Mango, Guava, Lemon, Pomegranate and similar crops. The programme contributes to agricultural growth in the state and lets farmers earn more through up-to-date horticultural techniques.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be residents of Gujarat

Applicants must be residents of Gujarat.

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Applicants must be farmers by occupation

Applicants must be farmers by occupation.

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

Benefits Provided

Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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High-Density and Ultra High-Density Plantations

High-Density and Ultra High-Density Plantations: For mango, guava, lemon, pomegranate and similar crops, farmers may get between ₹30,000/- and ₹40,000/- per hectare, for no more than 4 hectares per beneficiary.
Tissue-Culture Banana Cultivation: Each beneficiary gets 40% of the amount spent or ₹50,000/-, whichever is smaller, subject to 4 hectares.
Papaya Cultivation: Farmers may get 50% of the cost, capped at ₹30,000/- per hectare.

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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Village land record extract (7/12)

Village land record extract (7/12).

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Farmer's Aadhaar identity card

Farmer's Aadhaar identity card.

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Bank passbook copy or a cancelled cheque

Bank passbook copy 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 for Area Expansion in Fruit crops through the online application process outlined below.

Registration Process:

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Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply

Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply.

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Press 'Login' at the upper right, then "Beneficiary…

Press 'Login' at the upper right, then "Beneficiary Registration", and pick 'Farmer', 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as your Beneficiary Type.

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Choose your District, Taluka and Village, answer 'what…

Choose your District, Taluka and Village, answer 'what type of account holder you are?', type your Account Number and Name, fill in the Captcha and press 'Save and Next'.

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Provide your Mobile Number and Email address, press…

Provide your Mobile Number and Email address, press 'Send OTP', key in the OTP, set and re-enter a Password, fill in the Captcha and press 'Submit'. Login Process:

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Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply

Go online to the I-Khedut Portal to apply.

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Press 'Login' at the upper right of the…

Press 'Login' at the upper right of the homepage. Then, on the home page, open 'Schemes' and choose 'Agricultural Schemes'.

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Pick the scheme and press 'Apply'; the application…

Pick the scheme and press 'Apply'; the application page will appear.

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Press "Apply New" to lodge a fresh application

Press "Apply New" to lodge a fresh application.

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Press "Update Application" whenever corrections are required

Press "Update Application" whenever corrections are required.

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Confirm the application after completing it

Confirm the application after completing it.

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Print the confirmed application

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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