Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation

About This Scheme

The scheme "Assistance Program for Expansion of Fruit Crop Cultivation" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage and support farmers in the state to adopt intensive farming practices and increase the cultivation of fruits such as mango, guava, pomegranate, lemon, banana (tissue culture), and papaya.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a farmer. 1. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat. 1. The applicant must be engaged in horticultural or fruit crop cultivation.

Benefits

> For Intensive and Ultra-Intensive Farming of Mango, Guava, Pomegranate, Lemon, etc.: - Assistance of ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare. - Maximum up to 4 hectares per beneficiary. > For New Plantation of Banana Tissue Culture Crop: - 40% of the incurred cost or maximum ₹50,000/- per hectare. - Maximum up to 4 hectares per beneficiary. > For New Plantation of Papaya Crop: - 50% of the incurred cost or maximum ₹30,000/- per hectare. - Paid in two installments. - Maximum up to 4 hectares per beneficiary.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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