Assistance for Power Driven Chaff Cutter Scheme under Integrated Fodder Development Scheme (General Category)
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Fishing and hunting
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme provides financial assistance to dairy farmers belonging to General Caste category on purchase of electric powered chaff cutters. By using power driven chaff cutter, dairy farmers can reduce wastage of green & dry fodder which is economically important for their profitable dairy farming.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat. 1. The beneficiary should belong to the General Caste category. 1. The beneficiary should have a minimum of five (5) animals of his/her own.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 01: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Step 02: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’. Step 03: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open. Step 04: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application. Step 05: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application. Step 06: Once the application is done, confirm it. Step 07: Take a print out of the confirmed application. Step 08: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx nis:enabled=true/> Note: After sanctioning application through I-Khedut Portal, beneficiary has to purchase Chaff Cutter from government approved empanelled vendor and has to produce the bill for claim submission of subsidy.
Required Documents
- Identity proof of the applicant i.e. Aadhaar Card
- Proof of residence
- Proof of possessing necessary animals
- Bank account details of beneficiary
- Any other documents as required
FAQs
What are the benefits of this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries can receive financial assistance covering up to 75% of the purchase cost of a powered chaff cutter or ₹18,000/-, whichever is lower.
How is the financial assistance provided?
The amount of assistance will be directly deposited into the bank account of the beneficiary.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Gujarat and belong to the General Caste category.
What is the minimum requirement for the number of animals owned by the beneficiary?
Beneficiaries must possess a minimum of five (5) animals of their own to qualify for the scheme.
How can one apply for this scheme?
Applicants can apply online through the I-Khedut Portal at https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/.
How is the subsidy claimed after purchasing the chaff cutter?
After purchasing the chaff cutter from a government-approved empanelled vendor, beneficiaries need to produce the bill for claim submission of the subsidy.