Sarkari Yojana

Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General)

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's large godown facilitation scheme gives taluka and district cooperative purchase-sale unions capital support to build large godowns and processing, grading, packaging and marketing infrastructure that benefits farmers.

About Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General)

Gujarat’s Agriculture and Co-operation Department runs the “Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General)” scheme to put district and taluka-level cooperative purchase and sale unions across the state on a stronger financial footing. It helps these unions carry out key infrastructure projects covering purchase, processing, grading, cleaning, packaging, storage, branding and marketing of farm produce, so that farmers ultimately get better services and higher earnings.

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The scheme covers cooperative institutions working at taluka…

The scheme covers cooperative institutions working at taluka or district level in the state of Gujarat.

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The institution must be registered under the relevant…

The institution must be registered under the relevant cooperative society laws.

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The institution must be planning to build or…

The institution must be planning to build or expand facilities such as storage godowns, processing units, grading and packaging infrastructure, or branding and marketing systems.

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

Benefits Provided

Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Key capital support is given for building large godowns.
Infrastructure Development: Funding helps create vital infrastructure for farm operations such as processing, grading, cleaning, washing, shortening, packaging and branding.
Enhanced Marketing Capabilities: Unions can improve their marketing and sales capacity, which may fetch better prices for farmers' produce.
Increased Financial Strength for Unions: District and Taluka Purchase-Sale Unions are helped to become financially stronger and more self-sufficient.
Improved Services for Farmers: Stronger unions and better facilities mean farmers receive higher-quality services.

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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The cooperative society's certificate of registration

The cooperative society's certificate of registration.

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A project proposal setting out the infrastructure plans…

A project proposal setting out the infrastructure plans (godowns, processing, packaging, branding or marketing).

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Cost estimates and a detailed cost breakdown of…

Cost estimates and a detailed cost breakdown of the proposed project.

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A copy of the Managing Committee's resolution backing…

A copy of the Managing Committee's resolution backing the proposal.

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Particulars of the society's bank account

Particulars of the society's bank account.

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Proof of identity of the authorised signatory

Proof of identity of the authorised signatory.

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Land ownership or lease papers for the project…

Land ownership or lease papers for the project site (where relevant).

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A utilisation certificate for any earlier government assistance…

A utilisation certificate for any earlier government assistance received (where relevant).

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Other documents, if called for

Other documents, if called for.

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

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Facilitation of Large Size Godowns in APMC and Taluka-District Purchase Sale Union (General) through the offline application process outlined below.

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Write out the application on plain paper

Write out the application on plain paper.

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Include all the required details and enclose copies…

Include all the required details and enclose copies of every mandatory document (self-attested where needed).

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File the completed and signed application, with supporting…

File the completed and signed application, with supporting papers, at the District Registrar's Office.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the office…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgement from the office where the application was handed in.

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