The “Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3” aims to strengthen horticulture-based livelihoods among tribal farmers through financial assistance for various units and infrastructure.

Benefits

• Promotion: Assistance for krishi melas, seminars, and promotional materials.
• Mechanization: Subsidies for power tillers, mini tractors, and harvesting equipment.
• Processing: Support for distillation units, cashew processing, and value addition.
• Export: Sea and Air fridge subsidies for fruit/vegetable export.
• Infrastructure: Subsidies for greenhouses, polyhouses, electricity bills, and post-harvest mandaps.

Eligibility

• Resident of Gujarat and a practicing farmer.
• Belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
• Practicing horticulture in tribal areas.

Application Process

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

• Step 1: Register as a beneficiary on I-Khedut Portal.
• Step 2: Login, navigate to ‘Agricultural Schemes’, and apply for the specific horticulture scheme.
• Step 3: Confirm the application and take a printout.

Documents Required

• 7/12 Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque