The scheme “Assistance for Area Expansion of Vegetable Crops through Hybrid Seed” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to support vegetable farmers in enhancing their cultivation areas using hybrid seeds and to promote natural farming practices. The financial assistance provided under the scheme helps reduce input costs and encourages environmentally sustainable agricultural methods among the farming community.

Benefits

• Subsidy Assistance for Area Expansion Using Hybrid Seeds: 40% of unit cost or up to ₹20,000/- per hectare, whichever is less.
• Promotion of Natural Farming in Vegetable Crops: Maximum Assistance: ₹20,000/- per hectare.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant should be engaged in vegetable crop cultivation.

Application Process

Link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/site/

Registration Process: Steps 1-4 include registration on I-Khedut portal, selecting beneficiary type (Farmer/Institutional), and verifying via OTP.
Login Process: Steps 1-7 involve logging in, selecting ‘Agricultural Schemes’, applying for the specific scheme, confirming details, and printing the application.

Documents Required

• 7/12 Certificate.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.