Incentive Assistance to Scheduled Tribe Farmers to Increase the Area, Production and Productivity of Sugarcane Farming

About This Scheme

The scheme "Incentive Assistance to Scheduled Tribe Farmers to Increase the Area, Production and Productivity of Sugarcane Farming" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support Scheduled Tribe farmers by providing cash incentives for high-quality seeds, modern farming techniques, and agricultural mechanization. The scheme encourages farmers to enhance productivity and profitability.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a farmer. - The applicant must be from Gujarat state. - The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe category. - The applicant must be a householder. - The farmer must be engaged in sugarcane cultivation. - Farmers applying for the 10% incentive must demonstrate excellent production using high-quality seeds, agricultural inputs, and modern farming practices.

Benefits

Name of ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsAssistance for sugarcane Sowing₹10,000/- per HectareEvery year10% assistance for excellent production10% extra benefit per metric ton for production exceeding 70 metric Tons/Hectares.Every year> Note: This scheme covers a cultivation area of 500 hectares of sugarcane for Scheduled Tribe farmers.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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