Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)

About This Scheme

The scheme "Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote horticultural farming by supporting farmers with financial aid for the initial infrastructure and planting costs involved in dragon fruit cultivation.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a farmer. - The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. - The applicant must have a minimum land between 0.20 ha and 1 ha. - The applicant must procure quality planting materials from a nursery and start the plantation. > Note: Preference will be given to small-scale and women farmers.

Benefits

- General category: 50% assistance or up to ₹3,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less).- SC/ST category: 75% assistance or up to ₹4,50,000/- per hectare (whichever is less). > First Year Assistance: - Cement pole/pipe: 1111 units at ₹300 each = ₹3,33,300/-- Planting material: 4444 units at ₹35 each = ₹1,55,540/-- Total: ₹4,88,840/-- Actual Assistance Provided: 50% or up to ₹2,44,420/-, whichever is less. > Second Year Assistance: - Head ring or Trellising & wire (approx. 400 kg): ₹1,11,160/-- Actual Assistance Provided: 50% or up to ₹55,580/-, whichever is less.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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