Scheme of Providing Assistance to Encourage Farmers for Adoption of Organic Farming
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc.,Soil health,Mechanization- solar power, farming systems
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to promote organic farming by providing financial assistance to farmers for certification, input subsidies, and residue testing.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Individual farmer or farmers group. - The applicant should have an interest in practicing certified organic farming system.
Application Mode
Online
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 ‘Agricultural 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 confirmed application and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office. 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://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx nis:enabled=true/>.
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card.
- Bank Passbook.
- Land ownership proof.
- Organic certification documents (if available).
- Recent Passport Size Photograph.
- Any other document if required.
FAQs
What is the objective of this scheme?
This scheme aims to promote organic farming by providing financial assistance to farmers for certification, input subsidies, and residue testing.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Any individual farmer or a group of farmers practicing or willing to practice certified organic farming is eligible to apply for the scheme.
What types of financial assistance are provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides assistance for certification and registration fees (up to ₹2,000 per hectare), input subsidies (₹5,000 per hectare annually), and residue testing (up to ₹10,000 per sample per year).
Can a farmer avail multiple benefits under this scheme?
Yes, a farmer can apply for certification assistance, input subsidies, and residue testing support simultaneously.
Is there any application fee to apply for the scheme?
No, there is no fee required to apply for this scheme.
Can a farmer submit an application offline?
No, applications are accepted only through the I-Khedut portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
What documents are required for the application process?
The required documents include an Aadhaar card, land ownership proof, bank account details, organic certification documents (if available) etc.
How can a farmer check the status of their application?
A farmer can check the application status on the I-Khedut portal using their registration details: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx