Scheme of Providing Assistance to Encourage Farmers for Adoption of Organic Farming

About This Scheme

The "Scheme of Providing Assistance to Encourage Farmers for Adoption of Organic Farming" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage farmers to adopt organic farming by offering financial incentives for certification, registration, and input costs. It helps maintain soil fertility, supports biological input management, and promotes traditional knowledge.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be an Individual farmer or farmers group. - The applicant should have an interest in practicing certified organic farming system.

Benefits

Name of the ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming BenefitsRegistration/ CertificationAssistance for Certification/Registration fees 75% from GOPCA and 50% assistance in Certification fees with other certifying Body; Upto Maximum ₹2,000/- per HectareEvery yearInputInput subsidy of ₹5,000/- per Hectare for Certified farmEvery yearResidue testingPer sample Assistance upto ₹1,0000/-Every year

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

This scheme was sourced from myScheme, the Government of India's official Central+State scheme discovery portal, and reviewed by an editor before publishing. Use the button above to read the full details and apply directly on the official source.