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Organic Farming Promotion

Promotion of organic farming under state organic policy

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

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: Organic Farming, Financial Assistance, Farmers, Gujarat, Agriculture, Certification, Support, Sahaya, Protsahana, State Scheme, Input Assistance, GOPCA

Details

The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for the registration and certification of organic farming. It offers 75% assistance for costs associated with registration and certification by the Gujarat Organic Produce Certification Agency (GOPCA) and 50% assistance for registration, certification, and transportation fees through Apeda-approved organic certification agencies. The maximum assistance is capped at Rs. 2000 per hectare, along with additional input assistance of Rs. 5000 per hectare.

Benefits

  • - 75% assistance for registration/certification costs by GOPCA 50% assistance for certification fees by Apeda-approved agencies
  • Maximum assistance of Rs. 2000 per hectare
  • Input assistance of Rs. 5000 per hectare
  • 75% assistance for registration/certification costs by GOPCA
  • 50% assistance for certification fees by Apeda-approved agencies
  • Maximum assistance of Rs. 2000 per hectare
  • Input assistance of Rs. 5000 per hectare

Eligibility

All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme, regardless of their profession, education, or social and economic status.

Application Process

Online

To apply, farmers can visit the online application portal at iKhedut. Required attachments 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

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

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

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

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  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status