Kamalam Fruit Scheme

Assistance Program for Plantation of Kamalam Fruit (Dragon fruit)

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Farmers

Tags: Agriculture, Financial Assistance, Farmers, Dragon Fruit, SC/ST, Gujarat, Plantation, Support, Government Scheme, Assistance, Cooperation, Sahaya

Details

The Assistance Program for Plantation of Kamalam Fruit (Dragon fruit) provides financial assistance to farmers for the plantation of dragon fruit. The unit cost for plantation is Rs. 6,00,000 per hectare. General caste farmers are eligible for 50% of the cost or a maximum of Rs. 3,00,000, whichever is less. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers can receive 75% of the cost or a maximum of Rs. 4,50,000 per hectare, whichever is less. This assistance is aimed at promoting the cultivation of dragon fruit in the state.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance of up to Rs. 3,00,000 for general caste farmers
  • Financial assistance of up to Rs. 4,50,000 for SC and ST farmers
  • Support for the plantation of dragon fruit
  • Encouragement of agricultural diversification
  • Financial assistance of up to Rs. 3,00,000 for general caste farmers
  • Financial assistance of up to Rs. 4,50,000 for SC and ST farmers
  • Support for the plantation of dragon fruit
  • Encouragement of agricultural diversification

Eligibility

All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme, regardless of income or profession. Specific assistance rates apply based on caste categories.

Application Process

Online

To apply, farmers can submit their applications online at iKhedut Portal. Required documents include:

  • 7/12 Certificate
  • Aadhar Card
  • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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