Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3
About This Scheme
The scheme "Integrated Horticulture Development Program for Tribal Area Farmers (TASP) HRT-3" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen horticulture-based livelihoods and promote modern horticultural practices among tribal farmers through financial assistance for farm mechanization, processing units, crop protection, post-harvest management, and export-related infrastructure. The scheme provides targeted subsidies on equipment, units, and inputs to ensure sustainable horticultural growth in tribal areas.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant should be a farmer. - The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. - The applicant should be practicing horticulture in tribal areas.
Benefits
> Capacity Building & Promotion: - Assistance for publication and promotional materials related to horticultural crops. - Financial support for organizing and participating in exhibitions, competitions, and seminars. - Subsidy for organizing or participating in Krishi Melas and payment for stall rentals. > Farm Mechanization Support: - Subsidy for purchase of power tillers and mini tractors to enhance horticultural productivity. - Financial aid for harvesting equipment and crop protection equipment. > Processing & Value Addition: - Support for establishment of new distillation units for medicinal and aromatic crops. - Subsidy for setting up new processing units for cashew and other fruit crops. - Assistance for processing equipment for value addition. > Export Promotion: - Sea fridge subsidy for export of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and plants. - Air fridge subsidy to promote export of horticultural produce. > Price Stabilization: - Minimum Support Price (MSP) assistance to ensure stable market prices for horticultural crops. > Infrastructure & Utilities Support: - Subsidy on electricity bills for operating greenhouses and tissue culture laboratories. - Support for hi-tech greenhouses (with fan and pad system). - Support for naturally ventilated polyhouses and net houses. > Post-Harvest Management: - Subsidy for packing materials used in post-harvest handling of horticultural produce. - Support for setting up kaccha mandaps for tomato/chilly and other vegetable marketing. - Construction of vegetable trellises and half-lined pedestrian paths for climbing vegetable crops.
How to Apply
Where This Comes From
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