PHM Equipment Scheme

Tools Equipment, Sorting, Grading, Post Harvest Management Equipment

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operation

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, Farmers, Financial Assistance, Post Harvest Management, SC/ST, Equipment, Gujarat, Support, Cooperatives, Tools, Grading, Sorting

Details

The scheme provides financial assistance for the purchase of tools and equipment related to sorting, grading, and post-harvest management, including weighing scales, packing materials, sorting and grading machinery, and plastic crates. It aims to support farmers in improving their agricultural practices and enhancing productivity.

Benefits

  • - 50% of the cost or Rs. 2500 to General farmers 75% of the cost or Rs. 3750 to SC/ST farmers 60% of the cost or Rs. 5.00 lakhs for installation of post-harvest management equipment for farmer groups/cooperatives 90% of the cost or Rs. 7.50 lakhs for installation of post-harvest management equipment for SC/ST farmer groups/cooperatives
  • Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin sheets and implementation as per its norms
  • Plastic crates must be purchased from authorized vendors of companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture
  • Weighing scales and other equipment should be purchased with ISI mark
  • Available on I-Khedut Portal
  • 50% of the cost or Rs. 2500 to General farmers
  • 75% of the cost or Rs. 3750 to SC/ST farmers
  • 60% of the cost or Rs. 5.00 lakhs for installation of post-harvest management equipment for farmer groups/cooperatives
  • 90% of the cost or Rs. 7.50 lakhs for installation of post-harvest management equipment for SC/ST farmer groups/cooperatives
  • Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin sheets and implementation as per its norms
  • Plastic crates must be purchased from authorized vendors of companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture
  • Weighing scales and other equipment should be purchased with ISI mark
  • Available on I-Khedut Portal

Eligibility

All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme, regardless of gender, profession, or education level. There are no income limits specified.

Application Process

Online

  • Apply online at I-Khedut Portal
  • Required documents include:
    • 7/12 Certificate
    • Aadhar Card
    • Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
    • Caste Certificate

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)

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