Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops

The Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops scheme provides financial support for the expansion of fruit crop cultivation in Gujarat. It includes assistance for high-density and ultra-high-density plantations of fruits such as mango, guava, lemon, and pomegranate, with a maximum assistance of Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 per hectare, limited to 4 hectares per beneficiary. Additionally, it offers support for the new cultivation of tissue banana fruit crops, providing up to 40% of the incurred expenditure or a maximum of Rs. 50,000, whichever is less, also limited to 4 hectares per beneficiary. For papaya fruit crops, the scheme provides assistance of 50% of the cost or a maximum of Rs. 30,000 per hectare.

• Assistance for high-density and ultra-high-density plantations of fruits like mango, guava, lemon, and pomegranate (maximum Rs. 30,000-40,000 per hectare, up to 4 hectares per beneficiary)
• Support for new cultivation of tissue banana fruit crops (maximum 40% of expenditure or Rs. 50,000, whichever is less, up to 4 hectares per beneficiary)
• Assistance for new cultivation of papaya fruit crops (maximum 50% of cost or Rs. 30,000 per hectare)

All farmers across the state are eligible to apply for this scheme. There are no income limits specified.

Online

To apply, farmers can submit their applications online at iKhedut Portal. Required documents include a 7/12 certificate, Aadhar card, and bank passbook or cancelled cheque.