Agri Connection Scheme
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States / UT: Gujarat
Department: ENERGY AND PETRO CHEMICALS DEPARTMENT
Nodal department: ENERGY AND PETRO CHEMICALS DEPARTMENT
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Farmers
Tags: Agriculture, Electrification, Farmers, Power, Micro Irrigation, Gujarat, State Government, Energy, Electricity, Darkzone, Financial Support, General Scheme
Details
The Agricultural Power Connections (including Darkzone) Scheme aims to reduce the backlog in providing agricultural electrification by the State Government. Since 2012-13, financial allocations have been made for electrifying non-tribal areas under the General Scheme. The costs associated with heavy/light pressure lines, transformer centers, etc., are not charged to the applicant under the normal scheme. Applicants are only required to pay the Registration Charge, Security Deposit, Agreement, Hon. Fix charges, and test report fees as per the Electricity Regulatory Commission, which will be reimbursed. In dark zone areas, applicants must adopt a micro irrigation system as per the rules.
Benefits
- - Electrification of agricultural wells
- Financial support for electrification costs
- Electrification of agricultural wells
- Financial support for electrification costs
Eligibility
All farmers can apply for this scheme, regardless of their profession, education, or social and economic status.
Application Process
Online
- Obtain the required documents:
- 7/12 Certificate copy
- 8-A and 6-A (Record of rights)
- Identity proof of the applicant
- Consent on notarized stamp paper (if applicable)
- Submit the application form at the Sub-Division Office.
- The application form is available at Sub-Division Offices and on DISCOMs websites.
- For more details, visit the Department Website.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
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References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
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- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
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- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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