The scheme “Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance the production and productivity of fruit crops by providing financial assistance to farmers for adopting advanced cultivation methods such as high-density and ultra-high-density plantations like Mango, Guava, Lemon, and Pomegranate etc. This initiative supports the state’s agricultural growth and helps farmers increase their income through modern horticultural practices.

Benefits

• High-Density and Ultra High-Density Plantations: Assistance ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare for crops like mango, guava, lemon, and pomegranate (max 4 hectares).
• Tissue-Culture Banana Cultivation: 40% of expenditure or ₹50,000/- per beneficiary, whichever is less (max 4 hectares).
• Papaya Cultivation: 50% of cost or maximum ₹30,000/- per hectare.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

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

Online Registration & Login:
Step 1-4: Visit I-Khedut Portal, register as a beneficiary (Farmer/Institutional), provide account details, set password via OTP.
Step 1-7: Log in, select ‘Agricultural Schemes’, choose the scheme, apply, confirm, and take a printout.

Documents Required

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