Sarkari Yojana
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
About Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
Under the “Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)” scheme, the Directorate of Horticulture of Gujarat’s Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department extends financial help to Scheduled Castes farmers as well as farmer groups and cooperative societies. The aid is meant for acquiring tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment, including items like plastic crates, weights, packing materials and sorting/grading machinery.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Directorate Of Horticulture, Government Of Gujarat
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only permanent residents of Gujarat qualify
Only permanent residents of Gujarat qualify.
The applicant needs to be from the Scheduled…
The applicant needs to be from the Scheduled Caste category.
Benefits can be claimed by an individual farmer…
Benefits can be claimed by an individual farmer as well as by farmer groups/Cooperative Societies. Note 01: Purchases of any tool/equipment must be made from an authorised dealer of a manufacturer on the Department of Agriculture's empanelled list, which is notified from time to time for price discovery. Note 02: For tarpaulin sheets, only companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture may be used, and their regulations are to be implemented according to the norms. Note 03: For plastic crates, suppliers must be companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture, and the related regulations must be implemented as per the norms.
Benefits Provided
Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scheduled Castes farmers qualify for aid covering up…
Scheduled Castes farmers qualify for aid covering up to 75% of what the Tools/Equipment cost, capped at ₹3,750/-, whichever is smaller.
When installing Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment, farmer groups/cooperative…
When installing Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment, farmer groups/cooperative societies may obtain 90% of the equipment cost or as much as ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is smaller.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Scheduled Castes certificate granted by the competent authority
Scheduled Castes certificate granted by the competent authority
Disability certificate from the Competent Authority, required solely…
Disability certificate from the Competent Authority, required solely for PWD applicants (if applicable)
Copies of the land records in forms 7/12…
Copies of the land records in forms 7/12 and 8-A
A copy of the valid Aadhaar card
A copy of the valid Aadhaar card
A copy of the bank passbook, or a…
A copy of the bank passbook, or a cancelled cheque
A copy of the forest rights letter where…
A copy of the forest rights letter where one exists (if applicable)
Other supporting papers as requested
Other supporting papers as requested
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) through the online application process outlined below.
Application Procedure:
Applications are filed online through the I-Khedut Portal
Applications are filed online through the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
On the landing page, select ‘Schemes’ followed by…
On the landing page, select ‘Schemes’ followed by ‘Horticulture Schemes’.
Choose the scheme and carefully read the guidance…
Choose the scheme and carefully read the guidance given for HRT-4.
Hit the ‘Apply’ button, which opens the application…
Hit the ‘Apply’ button, which opens the application form.
Select "Apply New" to create and submit your…
Select "Apply New" to create and submit your application.
To correct any entry, click the "Update Application"…
To correct any entry, click the "Update Application" button.
When the form is complete, confirm your application
When the form is complete, confirm your application.
Print out the confirmed application
Print out the confirmed application.
Deliver the printout of the online application with…
Deliver the printout of the online application with all necessary documents to the office/office address listed on it. As another option, after applying on the iKhedut Portal, sign or fingerprint the printed copy, scan it, and upload it via the "Upload Signed Copy of Application Print" menu. Note 01: Applicants can also upload a scanned caste certificate from the "Other Document Upload" menu, wherever it applies. Note 02: A personal visit to the office for submitting the application is not required. Note 03: Scanned PDF uploads have a size limit of 200 KB. Application Tracking: Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details are available at this link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.