The scheme component “Establishment of Seed Garden” launched under the “National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm” scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to increase the production of oil palm in Gujarat and reduce dependence on imported oil palm. The scheme provides financial assistance for establishing new seed orchards and related infrastructure to enhance seedling production capacity. It supports farmers with maintenance, input costs, and nursery development to promote self-reliance in oil palm cultivation.

Benefits

• For Establishment of New Seed Orchards: ₹80,00,000/- per seed garden (Minimum area requirement is 15 hectares).
• Nursery Development Assistance: ₹40,00,000/- per nursery for infrastructure and operational support.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.

Application Process

Offline

While registration and initial steps may be initiated via the I-Khedut portal (Registration and Login modules), this specific component typically requires offline coordination. Applicants should confirm their online submission and contact the department for further verification.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.
• Land Record 7-12 and 8-A.
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque.
• Caste Certificate (if applicable).
• Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable).