Fodder Development Scheme For Gram Panchayat, Gaushala And Panjarpol Having Gauchar Land
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Animal husbandry
Target Beneficiaries
Registered Societies,Government Organisation
Brief Description
This scheme provides financial assistance for the development and improvement of gauchar (pasture) land to promote green fodder cultivation and ensure better health and productivity of cattle.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. Village panchayats having land for gauchar, gaushala and panjrapoles 1. Gauchar, gaushala and panjrapoles must be registered under the Public Charity Act.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 1: 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 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’. Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open. Step 4: Click on "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 print out of the online application and submit it to the board within 30 days of application with the signature and stamp of the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="GGVB’s nodal officer" nis:value=https://gauseva.gujarat.gov.in/Home/Address nis:enabled=true/> of the concerned district with the necessary documents listed in the application. Step 8: 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/> > Contact Us: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Click here." nis:value=https://gauseva.gujarat.gov.in/Home/Address nis:enabled=true/>
Required Documents
- 7/12 extract, 8-A extract, 6-rights record. GPS photos of gauchar land with date/time. Project map and cost estimation (as per S.O.R.). Surveyor's certificate of land measurement. Any other documents as required.
FAQs
What is the primary aim of the "Fodder Development Scheme For Gram Panchayat, Gaushala And Panjarpol Having Gauchar Land"?
The main objective of the scheme is to develop fodder and pasture land in gauchar areas to address fodder scarcity and improve land fertility.
Who are the entities eligible to benefit from this fodder development scheme?
Village Panchayats having land for gauchar, as well as Gaushalas and Panjarapols registered under the Public Charity Act that also possess land for gauchar, are eligible to apply for this scheme.
What kind of financial assistance is provided under this scheme for fodder development?
The scheme provides assistance of 75% of the per hectare expenditure, up to a maximum of ₹75,000/- per hectare, for developing cow pastures in an area of up to 20 hectares, with a maximum total assistance of ₹15,00,000/-.
Is there a limit to the total land area for which an entity can receive assistance under this scheme?
Yes, assistance is provided for developing cow pastures in a gauchar area of up to a maximum of 20 hectares per eligible entity.
Can an eligible entity avail the benefits of this scheme multiple times?
No, the benefit of this Fodder Development Scheme for Gram Panchayat, Gaushala And Panjarapol Having Gauchar Land will be available only once to each eligible entity.
What are some of the activities that are supported under this Fodder Development Scheme?
The scheme supports activities such as the removal of acacia and weeds from the gauchar land, ploughing, sowing of fodder seeds, and the installation of wire fencing around the land area to be reformed.
Does this scheme have any impact on rural employment opportunities?
Yes, the activities involved in fodder development under this scheme, such as land preparation, sowing, and fencing, can provide employment opportunities in rural areas.
What is the procedure for Gram Panchayats to apply for this fodder development scheme?
Gram Panchayats need to apply online through the i-Khedut portal, obtain the necessary signatures and stamps, attach required documents including a Gram Sabha resolution and the appointment of a Gauchar Gram Samiti, and submit them to the board within 30 days.
What specific documents related to the Gauchar land are required during the application process?
Applicants need to submit copies of the 7/12, 8-A, and 6-right sheet of the Gauchar land, along with GPS map app photos showing the date and time, and GPS Map App camera photographs of the specific survey number land intended for development.
Is it mandatory to provide a surveyor's certificate for the land measurement?
Yes, the applying organization must provide a certificate from a government-approved or registered surveyor confirming the land measurement of the area proposed for gauchar development.