The scheme component “Harvesting Tools” 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 promote oil palm cultivation by increasing production in the state and reducing dependency on imported oil palm. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for purchasing harvesting tools and equipment required for efficient oil palm cultivation.

Benefits

• Cutter: ₹2,500/- per unit.
• Wire Mesh: ₹20,000/- per unit.
• Motorized Chisel: ₹15,000/- per unit.
• Portable Ladder/Polls: ₹5,000/- per unit.
• Chaff Cutter: ₹50,000/- per unit.
• Tractor Trolley: ₹2,00,000/- per unit.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

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

Registration and Login should be done through the I-Khedut Portal. Select Agricultural Schemes, find the Harvesting Tools component, apply, confirm, and print the application form.

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).