About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to provide subsidised seeds, fertilizers, and organic inputs to Scheduled Caste farmers to improve agricultural productivity.
The scheme "AGR-4 Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan for Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers Input Kits at Subsidised Rates to Scheduled Caste Cultivators" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to support Scheduled Caste cultivators by providing agricultural input kits at subsidised rates for enhancing soil fertility and improving crop yield. The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen the farming practices of Scheduled Caste farmers by making available critical resources such as castor cake, neem cake, liquid fermented organic manure, or green manure seeds at concessional rates. Beneficiaries can avail these inputs for cultivation on a maximum of 2 hectares per account, ensuring equitable distribution and wider coverage.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | AGR-4 Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan for Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers Input Kits at Subsidised Rates to Scheduled Caste Cultivators (SCSPDSFIK) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️SC
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Subsidized Rates: SC farmers receive essential agricultural inputs like seeds and fertilizers at significantly reduced costs.
- Access to Quality Inputs: The scheme ensures farmers have access to high-quality minor and micro-elements, castor cake, neem cake, liquid fermented organic manure, or green manure seeds.
- Reduced Cultivation Costs: By providing subsidized inputs, the scheme lowers the overall cost of cultivation, helping to improve the economic viability of farming for SC cultivators.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side, then click on "Beneficiary Registration" and select any one from the 'Farmer' or 'Institutional' or 'Except For the Farmer' as the Beneficiary Type.
Step 3: Select the District, Taluka, and Village, choose 'what type of account holder you are?', enter your Account Number and Name, solve the Captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
Step 4: Enter your Mobile Number and Email address, click 'Send OTP', enter the received OTP, create and confirm a Password, solve the Captcha, and click 'Submit'.
Login Process:
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at the I-Khedut Portal.
Step 2: Click on 'Login' from the top right-hand side of the homepage. On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Agricultural Schemes’.
Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button, and an application page will open.
Step 4: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 7: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the "AGR-4 Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan for Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers Input Kits at Subsidised Rates to Scheduled Caste Cultivators"?
The "AGR-4 Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan for Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers Input Kits at Subsidised Rates to Scheduled Caste Cultivators" is a scheme by the Government of Gujarat that provides subsidised agricultural input kits to Scheduled Caste farmers.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any farmer from Gujarat belonging to the Scheduled Caste category is eligible to apply for this scheme.
What type of inputs are distributed under this scheme?
The inputs include castor cake, neem cake, liquid fermented organic manure, or green manure seeds provided at subsidised rates.
What is the maximum landholding limit for availing the benefit?
The scheme covers input distribution for up to a maximum of 2 hectares per account.
Is there any income limit for applicants under this scheme?
The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying.
How will the benefit be provided to the farmer?
The benefit is provided in the form of agricultural input kits distributed by the Department of Agriculture.
Who implements the scheme at the ground level?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat.
How can eligible farmers apply for the scheme?
Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme by visiting the iKhedut portal, filling out the application form online, uploading the required documents, and submitting it for departmental verification.
What documents are required for the application?
The applicant needs an Aadhaar Card, 7/12 Certificate, and a Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Scheme No. 36) mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in
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