About this agriculture scheme
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment.
The scheme “Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)” is implemented by the Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment. This includes plastic crates with equipment such as weights, packing materials, sorting/grading machinery, etc.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3) (ATES/GEPHMEST(HRT3)) |
|---|---|
| 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
| Implementing agency | Directorate Of Horticulture, Government Of Gujarat |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Infra |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 🏷️ST
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The Scheduled Tribes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or Rs. 3,750/-, whichever is less.
- Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to Rs. 7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribes.
- The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
Note 01: The tool/equipment has to be purchased from the authorised dealer of the empanelled manufacturer for the purpose of price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture from time to time.
Note 02: Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin seats and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
Note 03: Companies empanelled by the Agriculture Department for plastic crates and have to implement as per its norms.
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Application Procedure:
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Horticulture Schemes’.
Step 03: Now select the scheme and then read the instructions for HRT-3.
Step 04: Click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
Step 05: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 06: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 07: Once the application is done, confirm it.
Step 08: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Step 09: Take a printout of the online application and submit it to the office/office address mentioned on the application along with the necessary documents. Or after applying Khedut online on the iKhedut Portal, take a print of the signature/ fingerprint and scan it, and upload it by clicking on the "Upload Signed Copy of Application Print" menu on the portal.
Note 01: The facility to upload a scanned copy of the caste certificate is also enabled in the "Other Document Upload" menu wherever applicable.
Note 02: There is no need for the farmer to submit the application in person at the office.
Note 03: Scanned copy uploaded in PDF format should not exceed 200 KB in size.
Application Tracking:
Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Permanent residents of Gujarat belonging to the Scheduled Tribes category, as well as individual farmers and farmer groups/cooperative societies, are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
What financial assistance is available for Scheduled Tribes farmers under the scheme?
Scheduled Tribes farmers are eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the tools/equipment or Rs. 3,750/-, whichever is less.
What assistance is available for farmer groups/cooperative societies under the scheme?
Farmer groups/cooperative societies are eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to Rs. 7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.
What types of equipment are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers various tools, equipment, sorting/grading equipment, and Post-Harvest Management (PHM) equipment, including plastic crates with equipment such as weights, packing materials, sorting/grading machinery, etc.
What are the eligibility criteria for beneficiaries under the scheme?
Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Gujarat and belong to the Scheduled Tribes category.
Can farmer groups and cooperative societies avail benefits under the scheme?
Yes, farmer groups and cooperative societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme along with individual farmers.
Are there any specific purchasing guidelines for the tools/equipment under the scheme?
The tools/equipment must be purchased from authorized dealers of empanelled manufacturers to ensure price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture.
How can one apply for the scheme?
Applicants can apply online through the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Can applicants track their application status online?
Yes, applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
- Scheme Details (Page No. 167) planning.gujarat.gov.in (PDF)
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