Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3
This Agriculture Department scheme provides subsidies and financial support to Scheduled Tribe farmers in Gujarat's tribal areas to modernize horticulture-based livelihoods. Benefits cover farm machinery purchases, setting up processing units, post-harvest infrastructure, and export promotion tools. Apply online through the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This Agriculture Department scheme provides subsidies and financial support to Scheduled Tribe farmers in Gujarat's tribal areas to modernize horticulture-based livelihoods. Benefits cover farm machinery purchases, setting up processing units, post-harvest infrastructure, and export promotion tools. Apply online through the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen horticulture-based livelihoods and promote modern horticultural practices among tribal farmers through financial assistance for farm mechanization, processing units, crop protection, post-harvest management, and export-related infrastructure. The scheme provides targeted subsidies on equipment, units, and inputs to ensure sustainable horticultural growth in tribal areas.
Benefits
- Subsidies on power tillers, mini tractors, and harvesting/crop protection equipment
- Support for establishing new cashew and fruit processing units
- Sea and air freight subsidies for exporting fruits, vegetables, and flowers
- Assistance for hi-tech greenhouses (fan and pad system), polyhouses, and net houses
- Minimum Support Price (MSP) assistance to stabilize market prices for horticultural crops
- Subsidies on packing materials and post-harvest marketing infrastructure (kaccha mandaps, trellises)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must be a farmer actively practicing horticulture
- Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category
- Must be cultivating horticulture crops in a tribal area of Gujarat
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.
Contact Us: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
The main objective of the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" is to enhance the income and livelihood opportunities of tribal farmers in Gujarat by promoting horticultural development through financial assistance for farm mechanization, post-harvest management, export promotion, and infrastructure support.
Who is responsible for implementing the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
The implementation of the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" is carried out by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department under the Government of Gujarat, which oversees all applications, disbursements, and monitoring activities related to the scheme.
Which category of farmers can apply for the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" is exclusively targeted at farmers who belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and are engaged in horticultural activities within the tribal regions of Gujarat.
What kind of financial assistance is provided under the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3"?
Under the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3", farmers receive a wide range of financial assistance including subsidies for farm equipment, construction of greenhouses, establishment of processing units, electricity bills, packing materials, and export refrigeration support.
Is support provided for exporting horticultural produce under this scheme?
Yes, the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" provides significant support for promoting the export of horticultural produce through financial subsidies for sea fridges and air fridges used in the transportation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants.
Does the scheme cover infrastructure development for horticultural crops?
The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" offers financial support for setting up advanced infrastructure such as hi-tech greenhouses with fan and pad systems, naturally ventilated polyhouses, net houses, and kaccha mandaps to facilitate better crop production and marketing.
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 "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3", making it accessible to all tribal farmers regardless of their income status.
Does the scheme provide any support for post-harvest management activities?
Yes, the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" includes specific financial assistance for post-harvest management by offering subsidies on packing materials and post-harvest equipment to reduce wastage and improve the shelf life of horticultural produce.
What kind of crop protection support is available under this scheme?
Under the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3", tribal farmers are eligible to receive subsidies for crop protection equipment, which helps them safeguard their horticultural crops from pests, diseases, and adverse weather conditions.
Is electricity bill reimbursement provided under the scheme?
Yes, the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" offers a subsidy on electricity bills specifically for farmers operating greenhouses and tissue culture laboratories, thereby reducing their operational costs and encouraging technology adoption.
How can eligible farmers apply for the scheme?
Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" by visiting the iKhedut portal, filling out the application form online, uploading the required documents, and submitting it for departmental verification.
What documents are necessary to apply under this scheme?
The documents required to apply under the scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" include the Aadhaar Card for identity proof, 7/12 Certificate for land ownership, and a bank passbook or cancelled cheque to facilitate direct benefit transfer.
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.