Sarkari Yojana
Mukhya Mantri Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Yojana
About Mukhya Mantri Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Yojana
Detailed Women farmers in Gujarat receive financial assistance and training under the MMKSY scheme so they can raise their farm productivity and earnings. The scheme takes a holistic approach to developing women farmers, including better access to inputs, credit, technology and markets.
Some of the key components of the scheme include:
1. Financial help for farm activities such as buying agricultural inputs, seeds, equipment, etc. 1. Training and capacity building that improves the skills and knowledge of women farmers. 1. Encouraging women farmers to form groups, and backing their collective activities. 1. Credit for women farmers through a range of financial institutions. 1. Market linkages and support in selling their produce.
By promoting women’s participation in agriculture, the MMKSY scheme seeks to narrow the gender gap in farm-related activities. Around 7 lakh women farmers in Gujarat state are expected to benefit
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
01 Jan 2011
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Mukhya Mantri Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility
Women Farmers
Women Farmers: the scheme is open only to women farmers, namely those who own or operate agricultural land.
Resident of Gujarat
Resident of Gujarat: applicants must be women farmers living in Gujarat.
Age Criteria
Age Criteria: no particular age limit applies, so women farmers of every age group may apply.
Income Criteria
Income Criteria: no particular income limit is set, though women farmers from economically weaker sections are given preference.
Land Holding
Land Holding: owning or operating agricultural land is what counts; how large the holding is does not affect eligibility.
Registration
Registration: to apply, women farmers must be registered with the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation.
Group Formation
Group Formation: applications may also be made jointly by groups that women farmers form.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
List of required documents
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card: serves as the applicant's proof of identity and residency.
Land Documents
Land Documents: women farmers owning or operating farmland must submit the land documents proving ownership or lease.
Bank Account Details
Bank Account Details: needed so the financial assistance can be paid.
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Caste Certificate (if applicable): women farmers from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, or other marginalized groups may need it as proof of eligibility.
Income Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate (if applicable): this may be asked for to establish eligibility.
Passport size photograph
Passport size photograph: may be required for the application form.
Registration Certificate
Registration Certificate: the certificate of registration from the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation must be produced.
2011-01-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Mukhya Mantri Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Collect the MMKSY application form from the closest…
Collect the MMKSY application form from the closest government agriculture office or village panchayat office.
Complete the form with every detail asked for,…
Complete the form with every detail asked for, such as personal information, details of the landholding and agricultural activities.
Attach the required documents, for example land ownership…
Attach the required documents, for example land ownership papers, identity proof and bank account details, to the form.
Hand in the form and documents at the…
Hand in the form and documents at the government agriculture office or village panchayat office.
The authorities concerned verify the application after submission,…
The authorities concerned verify the application after submission, and eligible women farmers then receive financial assistance.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.