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Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)

The scheme "Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to strengthen market infrastructure through financial assistance to State Agriculture Marketing Boards.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department

Scheme for: Infra

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Entrepreneurship development

Target beneficiaries: Registered Societies

Tags: Agricultural Marketing, Market Committees, Development Fund, Co-operative Institutions, Infrastructure Development

Details

The scheme "Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to promote the development of agricultural marketing infrastructure by financially supporting the State Agriculture Marketing Board’s Development Fund. The scheme ensures that the State Government contributes no less than 5% of the total amount deposited in the Development Fund by the Market Committees, thereby enabling cooperative institutions to upgrade and modernize market operations across Gujarat.

Benefits

- Monetary Benefits: The scheme ensures a mandatory financial contribution from the State Government, amounting to not less than 5% of the total deposits made by the Market Committees into the Development Fund

Monetary Benefits: The scheme ensures a mandatory financial contribution from the State Government, amounting to not less than 5% of the total deposits made by the Market Committees into the Development Fund.

Eligibility

Co-operative institutions are eligible under this scheme.
The scheme is applicable across the entire state.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should prepare the application on plain paper.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the District Registrar's Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the primary objective of the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)"?: The primary objective of the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" is to financially strengthen the infrastructure and development activities of State Agriculture Marketing Boards by mandating a minimum contribution from the State Government towards the Development Fund maintained by the Market Committees.
Who is eligible to receive financial support under this scheme?: Under the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)", only cooperative institutions that are formally recognized and fall under the jurisdiction of the State Agriculture Marketing Board are eligible to receive the financial contribution.
Is this scheme applicable to individuals or private entities?: No, this scheme is not applicable to individuals or private entities, as the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" has been specifically designed to support cooperative institutions engaged in agricultural marketing.
What is the minimum contribution percentage made by the State Government under this scheme?: As per the legal provisions of the scheme, the State Government is required to contribute not less than 5% of the total amount deposited by the Market Committees into the Development Fund.
Which department is responsible for implementing this scheme?: The implementation of the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" is undertaken by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat.
Is there a provision for online application under this scheme?: No, currently there is no provision for online application, and applications under the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" must be submitted manually through the designated District Registrar’s office.
What is the format of the application form required under this scheme?: Applicants seeking financial assistance under the "Scheme for Contribution to State Agriculture Marketing Board Development Fund (General)" must submit their application on plain paper, along with the required supporting documents.
Where should the application be submitted?: The application for this scheme should be submitted to the District Registrar's Office.

Official links

References

Guidelines (Scheme No. 521)

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