Assistance for Establishment of On farm Storage for Sorting-Grading
Gujarat horticulture farmers can get 50% financial assistance to build on-farm post-harvest storage infrastructure or buy sorting, grading, and packing equipment to reduce spoilage losses. Construction support is capped at ₹1.5 lakh per unit and equipment at ₹50,000 per unit. Apply online via the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
Gujarat horticulture farmers can get 50% financial assistance to build on-farm post-harvest storage infrastructure or buy sorting, grading, and packing equipment to reduce spoilage losses. Construction support is capped at ₹1.5 lakh per unit and equipment at ₹50,000 per unit. Apply online via the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat aims to reduce post-harvest losses in horticultural crops and improve value addition by providing financial assistance to farmers for establishing on-farm infrastructure, including sorting, grading, packing, and primary value addition. The support includes both construction-related infrastructure and modern equipment/machinery for on-farm operations.
Benefits
- On-farm storage/sorting-grading infrastructure: 50% of unit cost or ₹1,50,000 (whichever is less)
- Machinery and equipment (sorters, graders, packers): 50% of actual cost or ₹50,000/unit (whichever is less)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must be a farmer (primarily focused on horticulture crops)
How to Apply
Registration Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal. Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type. Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'. Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal. Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’. Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open. Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application. Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application. Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it. Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary objective of the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading"?
The primary objective of the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading" is to support farmers in Gujarat by reducing post-harvest losses in horticultural crops through financial assistance for constructing storage infrastructure and purchasing equipment required for sorting, grading, and other primary value addition processes.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading"?
Any individual who is a farmer and a resident of Gujarat is eligible to apply under the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading".
What financial assistance is available for constructing on-farm infrastructure under this scheme?
Under the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading", a farmer is eligible to receive financial assistance amounting to 50% of the unit cost for constructing on-farm storage infrastructure, subject to a maximum limit of ₹1,50,000 per unit, whichever amount is lower.
How is the financial assistance for equipment or machinery calculated under this scheme?
For purchasing machinery or equipment under the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading", the farmer will be provided financial assistance equal to 50% of the actual cost of the equipment, with a cap of ₹50,000 per unit, and whichever amount is less will be applicable.
Is there any income limit applicable for farmers to qualify for this scheme?
No, there is no individual or family income limit specified as part of the eligibility criteria for the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading", making it accessible to all tribal farmers regardless of their income status.
How can a farmer apply for the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading"?
Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme by visiting the iKhedut portal, filling out the application form online, uploading the required documents, and submitting it for departmental verification.
What documents are required to apply for this scheme?
To apply for the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading", the farmer must submit a copy of the Aadhaar Card for identification, the 7/12 land certificate for ownership verification, and either a bank passbook or a cancelled cheque for enabling direct benefit transfer.
What types of equipment are supported under this scheme?
Under the scheme "Assistance for Establishment of On-Farm Storage for Sorting-Grading", equipment that facilitates post-harvest activities such as grading, sorting, weighing, packing, washing, primary value addition, and storage (like crates and pallets) is supported.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- /12 Certificate.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.