The scheme component “Planting Materials” 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 enhance oil palm cultivation in Gujarat by providing subsidized planting materials to farmers, thereby reducing import dependency and promoting self-reliance in edible oil production. The assistance covers both locally sourced and imported seedlings, including transportation costs for imported varieties.

Benefits

• For Locally Sourced Planting Materials: ₹20,000/- per hectare
• For Imported Plants (including transportation cost): ₹29,000/- per hectare

Note: For imported seedlings (along with transportation cost) the assistance will be admissible as per the holding of land held by the farmer.

Eligibility

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

Application Process

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

Follow the registration and login process on the I-Khedut Portal. Navigate to Agricultural Schemes, select the Planting Materials component, submit the application, confirm it, and take a printout.

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).