The scheme “Incentive Assistance to Scheduled Caste Farmers to Increase the Area, Production and Productivity of Sugarcane Farming” introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support Scheduled Caste farmers with cash incentives for seeds, modern techniques, and mechanization.

Benefits

Note: This scheme covers a cultivation area of 500 hectares of sugarcane for Scheduled Tribe farmers (as mentioned in source context).

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a farmer from Gujarat state.
• The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
• The farmer must be engaged in sugarcane cultivation.
• For the 10% incentive, must demonstrate excellent production using high-quality seeds and modern practices.

Application Process

Online: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

• Step 1: Apply online at I-Khedut Portal.
• Step 2: Navigate to ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
• Step 3: Select the scheme and click ‘Apply New’.
• Step 4: Confirm and print the application.
• Step 5: Submit the signed printout and documents at the concerned office.

Note: Specify the Sugar Co-operative Society in the application. Funds are transferred via DBT.

Documents Required

• Caste Certificate
• 8-A Copy (Land ownership document)
• Bank Passbook and Cancelled Cheque
• Aadhaar Card Copy
• Undertaking Form (joint ownership)
• Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable)