The scheme “National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture – Reinforced Area Development” is a centrally sponsored scheme that aims to promote location-specific sustainable agriculture production by encouraging improved agronomic practices, soil health management, better rainwater utilization, judicious use of agrochemicals, crop diversification, and the progressive adoption of integrated farming systems involving crops, livestock, and trees.

Benefits

• Financial Help: Provides financial assistance to eligible farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices.
• Improved Agronomic Practices: Encourages the implementation of location-specific, modern, and efficient farming techniques.
• Soil Health Management: Supports initiatives for maintaining and enhancing soil fertility and health.
• Enhanced Rainwater Use Efficiency: Promotes techniques and infrastructure for optimal utilization of rainwater in agriculture.
• Judicious Use of Chemicals: Advocates for reduced and responsible application of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
• Crop Diversification: Encourages farmers to cultivate a variety of crops, promoting resilience and better income opportunities.
• Integrated Farming Systems: Supports the adoption of integrated crop-livestock-tree farming for holistic farm management.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

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

Registration Process:

• Step 1: Visit the I-Khedut Portal.
• Step 2: Click ‘Login’, then “Beneficiary Registration”.
• Step 3: Fill in District, Taluka, Village, Account details, and click ‘Save and Next’.
• Step 4: Enter Mobile/Email, verify via OTP, create password, and click ‘Submit’.

Login Process:

• Step 1: Visit the portal and click ‘Login’.
• Step 2: Go to ‘Schemes’ > ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
• Step 3: Select the scheme and click ‘Apply’.
• Step 4: Click “Apply New” to submit.
• Step 5: Use “Update Application” if needed, then confirm.
• Step 6: Take a printout.

Documents Required

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