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Distribution of Seeds of more productions varieties/ Hybrids varieties Seeds and fertilizer at subsidies etc. to Adivasi farmers in Tribal Area: Castor cake/Neem cake/ Liquid Fermented Organic Manure / Green manure seed (For mix in the soil) Gujarat
6.3/10Adivasi farmers in Gujarat can significantly enhance their agricultural productivity and livelihoods through substantial financial assistance provided by this scheme. It offers subsidies of up to 75% on the purchase price of high-yield and hybrid seeds, fertilizers, and organic manure, specifically targeting Scheduled Tribe farmers. Eligible farmers can receive assistance for various agricultural inputs, including Castor cake, Neem cake, Liquid Fermented Organic Manure, and green manure seeds. The scheme allows for a maximum of two hectares of assistance for Castor cake and similar inputs, while green manure seeds can be supported for up to three hectares. This initiative aims to improve crop production in tribal areas, thereby fostering economic growth and sustainability among tribal communities. The benefits are disbursed annually, ensuring ongoing support for farmers to enhance their agricultural practices and outputs.
States / UT: Gujarat
Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Sub-categories: Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc.
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Adivasi Farmers, Crop Production, Livelihood, Castor Cake, Fertilizer, Subsidies
Details
The scheme "Distribution of Seeds of more productive varieties / Hybrid varieties Seeds and fertilizer at subsidies etc. to Adivasi farmers in Tribal Area (TASP)" with a component "Castor cake/Neem cake/ Liquid Fermented Organic Manure / Green manure seed (For mix in the soil)" is introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to help Adivasi farmers in Tribal Areas (TASP) and tribal cultivators outside these areas achieve higher production of agricultural crops. Through this scheme, subsidies are provided on various agricultural inputs such as high-yield variety seeds, hybrid seeds, and fertilizers. Farmers are also provided with plant protection equipment, tarpaulins, field demonstrations, micronutrients, water carrying pipelines, and pump sets to increase their crop yield and improve their livelihoods. The scheme's benefits are provided to farmers belonging to Scheduled Tribes and tribal cultivators residing outside tribal areas.
Benefits
- SCHEDULE-IV and V under FCO 1985:- 1. Castor cake/Neem cake/ Liquid Fermented Organic Manure: 75% of the purchase price or ₹9 000/- per hectare whichever is less. This assistance is for a maximum of two hectares per account. OR 1. Green manuring (hemp/Ikkad seeds): 75% of the purchase price or ₹3 000/- per hectare whichever is less. A total of ₹6 000/- per person whichever is less is provided for hemp (60 kg) or Ikkad (50 kg) seeds per hectare. This assistance is for a maximum of three hectares per account. Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit for Castor cake/Neem cake/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure/Green manure seed is provided every year. Remark: As per conditions No. 5 16 17 19 and 22 of Appendix-1. (Refer Scheme No. 35)
SCHEDULE-IV and V under FCO 1985:-
Castor cake/Neem cake/ Liquid Fermented Organic Manure: 75% of the purchase price or ₹9,000/- per hectare, whichever is less. This assistance is for a maximum of two hectares per account.
ORGreen manuring (hemp/Ikkad seeds): 75% of the purchase price or ₹3,000/- per hectare, whichever is less. A total of ₹6,000/- per person, whichever is less, is provided for hemp (60 kg) or Ikkad (50 kg) seeds per hectare. This assistance is for a maximum of three hectares per account.
Frequency of Disbursement: The benefit for Castor cake/Neem cake/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure/Green manure seed is provided every year.
Remark: As per conditions No. 5, 16, 17, 19 and 22 of Appendix-1. (Refer Scheme No. 35)
Eligibility
- The applicant should belong to a Scheduled Tribe.
- The applicant should be a farmer.
- The applicant should be located in tribal areas OR be a tribal cultivator residing outside tribal areas.
- The scheme excludes farmers from Dang district.
How useful is this scheme?
A practical look at this scheme for citizens
AI-generated insights showing how useful, accessible, and practical this scheme may be — combining deterministic scoring rules with a public-policy LLM analyst.
- Accessibility7.0
- Financial impact6.0
- Rural utility6.0
- Awareness4.5
- Simplicity5.0
- Inclusivity7.0
What problem does this scheme solve?
The scheme provides significant support to Adivasi farmers in Gujarat, enhancing agricultural productivity through subsidies on essential inputs.
Key challenges addressed
- Improving agricultural crop production
- Enhancing livelihood for tribal farmers
Most beneficial for
- Scheduled Tribe farmers
- Adivasi farmers in tribal areas
Likely challenges
- Limited awareness among potential beneficiaries
- Exclusion of farmers from Dang district
Practical insights for citizens
Practical for farmers familiar with local processes
Rural challenges
- Limited awareness of the scheme
- Access to local officials may be difficult
Implementation bottlenecks
- Exclusion of specific districts
Awareness challenges
- Low outreach to potential beneficiaries
Application analysis
- Application mode
- Offline
- Documents burden
- Minimal, no specific documents required
- Verification complexity
- Moderate, requires verification of tribal status
- Office dependency
- Dependent on local Gram Sevak
- DBT dependency
- None
- CSC support
- Limited
- Estimated citizen effort
- Low, requires visiting local official
Estimated beneficiary reach
Benefit analysis
- Benefit type
- Cash
- Benefit frequency
- Annual
- Benefit practicality
- High, as it directly supports agricultural inputs
- Financial meaningfulness
- High, with subsidies covering significant costs
- Long-term impact
- Positive, as it aims to improve sustainable farming practices
Plain-language guidance
This scheme helps tribal farmers in Gujarat by providing subsidies for seeds and fertilizers to improve crop production. Eligible farmers can apply through local officials for financial assistance.
- Who should apply
- Scheduled Tribe farmers in Gujarat
- Who may struggle
- Farmers from Dang district and those unaware of the scheme
- Best application route
- Apply via local Gram Sevak in your village
This intelligence section is generated by an AI policy analyst combined with rule-based scoring. Scores and narrative are estimates derived from the publicly available scheme information shown on this page; actual experience may vary by state, district, and department. Always confirm details on the official portal before you apply.
Application Process
Offline
Approach the Gram Sevak in your village for access to the "Castor cake/Neem cake/ Liquid Fermented Organic Manure / Green manure seed (For mix in the soil)" under the scheme.
Clarifications
Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).
- What is the purpose of providing subsidies for Castor cake, Neem cake, Liquid Fermented Organic Manure, and green manure seeds?
The subsidies are provided to Adivasi farmers to help them increase the production of agricultural crops and improve their livelihood by using these inputs.
- Who is eligible to receive assistance for these components?
Scheduled Tribe farmers are eligible, including those in the Tribal Area Sub Plan (TASP) and tribal cultivators residing outside these areas.
- Is there a limit on the number of hectares for which I can receive assistance for Castor cake, Neem cake, or Liquid Fermented Organic Manure?
Yes, the benefit for these components is limited to a maximum of two hectares per account.
- What quantity of hemp or Ikkad seeds is covered under the green manure benefit?
The scheme covers 60 kg of hemp seeds or 50 kg of Ikkad seeds per hectare.
- How many hectares can I get assistance for under the green manure seed component?
The maximum limit for green manure seeds is three hectares per account.
- Is there any specific area restriction for availing these benefits?
Yes, farmers from the Dang district are not eligible for this scheme.
- Does the scheme cover other agricultural inputs besides these soil conditioners?
Yes, the scheme also covers subsidies on productive varieties of seeds, hybrid varieties of seeds, and fertilizers.
- Does the scheme offer assistance for other equipment besides soil conditioners?
Yes, the scheme provides assistance for plant protection equipment, tarpaulins, field demonstrations, micronutrients, water carrying pipelines, and pump sets.
- What is the main objective of this scheme?
The main objective is to help farmers belonging to the Scheduled Tribes achieve higher agricultural crop production and improve their livelihood.
Official links
References
- Guidelines
- https://dag.gujarat.gov.in/Home/SchemesDetailsPage/v4lc2tu73R%E2%9C%A49lWYKO76SRg%E2%99%AC%E2%99%AC?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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