Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee
100% funding up to ₹50 lakh · market committee infrastructure · Gujarat
This Gujarat Agriculture Department scheme helps Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) modernize their infrastructure. Committees can get 100% funding up to ₹50 lakh for sales centres, farmer sheds, demonstration farms, and information kiosks, and 25–50% funding for soil testing labs, water systems, and solar lights depending on their committee class. Apply by submitting a development plan to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in your district.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat Agriculture Department scheme helps Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) modernize their infrastructure. Committees can get 100% funding up to ₹50 lakh for sales centres, farmer sheds, demonstration farms, and information kiosks, and 25–50% funding for soil testing labs, water systems, and solar lights depending on their committee class. Apply by submitting a development plan to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in your district.
Full official description
The scheme "Creation of Modern Facilities in Market Committee: Scheme to provide assistance foe setting up modern facilities in Market Committee" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to upgrade Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) with essential infrastructure, enabling farmers to increase production, enhance product quality, and secure better prices for their produce.
Benefits
- 100% of project cost (up to ₹50 lakh) for sales cum exhibition centres, farmer sheds, drip irrigation demo farms, and information kiosks
- 25% of project cost (up to ₹50 lakh) for soil testing labs, water systems (borewells, overhead tanks, RO plants), and solar lights — for Class A and B committees
- 50% of project cost (up to ₹50 lakh) for the same facilities — for Class C and D committees
💡 Why Startups Should Care
If you're involved with a Market Committee looking to modernize farmer-facing infrastructure — exhibition halls, soil labs, demonstration farms — this scheme funds the entire project cost, removing the capital constraint entirely.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- All Market Committees (APMCs) registered in Gujarat are eligible
- No size restriction — Class A, B, C, and D committees can all apply
- Must prepare development plans with a government-panel-approved engineer
- Submit proposals to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in the respective district
How to Apply
- Prepare a development plan and cost estimate with a panel-approved engineer.
- Submit the proposal to the Director of Agriculture with maps and cost estimates.
- Include the engineer's certification and any other required documents.
- The department reviews and approves the proposal.
- Funds are disbursed as construction progresses per the approved plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of this scheme?
The objective of this scheme is to enhance the infrastructure of agricultural markets in Gujarat to ensure better market access, fair pricing, and improved facilities for farmers.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Only Market Committees in Gujarat are eligible to apply.
What kind of financial assistance is provided?
The scheme offers 100% assistance up to [?]50,00,000/- for certain projects and 25%-50% assistance for others, depending on the classification of the Market Committee.
What projects are covered under this scheme?
Projects like sales-cum-exhibition centers, farmer sheds, drip irrigation demonstration farms, information kiosks, soil testing laboratories, water systems, and solar light systems are covered.
Can individual farmers apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for Market Committees, not individual farmers.
Is there any preference given to certain Market Committees?
Assistance percentages vary based on the classification of Market Committees (A, B, C, D).
Are private markets eligible under this scheme?
No, only registered Market Committees of Gujarat can apply.
What is the process to apply for financial assistance?
Market Committees need to submit a development plan and proposal through the Deputy Director and District Registrar, Co-operative Societies.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Development work maps and cost estimates
- Engineer's certification from the approved panel
- Proposal submission letter