The “Millet Development Scheme” introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage farmers to adopt millet cultivation. The scheme includes various promotional events, expos, processing units, and financial assistance for demonstration activities. Special preference is given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.

Benefits

• Name of the Component: Millet Demonstration
• Standard of Assistance: ₹6,000/- per Ha, Maximum up to 1 Ha
• Minimum Time Limit for Reclaiming Benefits: One time in a Year

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a farmer.
• The applicant must have his own bank account.
• Note: All categories will benefit from the scheme. Priority will be given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.

Application Process

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

• Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
• Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
• Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
• Step 4: Click on “Apply New” button and submit a new application.
• Step 5: Click on the “Update Application” button to add corrections to the application.
• Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
• Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
• Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the official corner link.

Documents Required

• Voter ID/ Ration card/ Aadhaar card/ Passport as identity proof (Mandatory).
• Land records details (Mandatory).
• Bank account details (Mandatory).
• Any other document if required.