Scheme to Provide Assistance for Construction of Retail Outlets/ Agricultural Malls in State Market Committees
Up to 90% funding for agri-mall/retail outlet construction · Gujarat market committees
Market committees in Gujarat's smaller (Category C and D) areas can get up to 90% of construction costs funded to build retail outlets or Krishi Malls where farmers sell their produce directly — no middlemen involved. The maximum grant is ₹2 crore per market committee. Apply through the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in your district.
About This Scheme
Market committees in Gujarat's smaller (Category C and D) areas can get up to 90% of construction costs funded to build retail outlets or Krishi Malls where farmers sell their produce directly — no middlemen involved. The maximum grant is ₹2 crore per market committee. Apply through the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in your district.
Full official description
The scheme "Scheme to Provide Assistance for Construction of Retail Outlets/ Agricultural Malls in State Market Committees" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to market committees in Gujarat’s "C" and "D" category areas to set up retail outlets/agricultural malls. These establishments help farmers sell their produce directly, eliminating middlemen and ensuring fair prices.
Benefits
- Up to 90% of the total project cost covered as financial assistance
- Maximum grant of ₹2 crore per market committee
- Enables farmers to sell directly to consumers, cutting out middlemen and improving farm-gate prices
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Agricultural malls give farmers direct retail access, bypassing traditional middlemen chains. If you're involved with a Market Committee in a smaller category area, this scheme funds up to 90% of the construction cost for building that direct-sale infrastructure.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Only market committees in Gujarat's C and D category areas are eligible
- The facility being built must be a retail outlet or Krishi Mall enabling direct farmer-to-consumer selling
- Applications must go through the District Registrar of Co-operative Societies in the applicant's district
How to Apply
- Market committees prepare development plans and cost estimates with a panel-approved engineer.
- Submit the proposal to the Director of Agriculture.
- Include engineer's certification and cost estimates.
- The department reviews and approves the proposal.
- Funds are disbursed as construction progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the scheme?
The scheme aims to support market committees in developing retail outlets and agricultural malls to facilitate direct selling of farmers' produce, ensuring better pricing and increased income for farmers.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Market committees classified under "C" and "D" category areas in Gujarat are eligible to apply for the scheme.
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance of up to 90% of the total project cost, with a maximum limit of [?]2,00,00,000/- for constructing retail outlets or agricultural malls.
Which areas are considered as “C” and “D” class for eligibility?
"C" and "D" class areas refer to market committees that are less developed and financially weaker, as classified by the Gujarat State Agricultural Marketing Board.
Can a market committee apply more than once under this scheme?
No, only one market committee from the "C" and "D" category areas can avail of assistance under the scheme at a time.
Can a private organization or individual apply for the scheme?
No, the scheme is only available for market committees and not for private organizations or individuals.
What type of infrastructure can be developed under this scheme?
The scheme supports the construction of retail outlets and agricultural malls for direct selling and processing of agricultural produce by market committees.
How can an eligible market committee apply for the scheme?
To apply, a market committee must prepare a development plan and cost estimate with an approved engineer and submit the proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of their district.
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