This scheme, implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance to dairy farmers (General Category) for purchasing electric powered chaff cutters. By adopting power-driven chaff cutters, farmers can reduce wastage of both green and dry fodder, leading to more profitable dairy farming.
Benefits
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Subsidy Amount:
Financial assistance is provided up to 75% of the purchase cost or a maximum of ₹18,000 (whichever is less). -
Direct Transfer:
The grant amount is directly deposited into the beneficiary’s bank account.
Eligibility
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Residency:
The beneficiary must be a permanent resident of Gujarat. -
Category:
Beneficiary should belong to the General Caste category. -
Livestock Requirement:
The dairy farmer must own a minimum of 5 animals.
Application Process
Mode: Online via the I-Khedut Portal (https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/)
Steps:
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Visit Portal & Register:
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Navigate to the I-Khedut Portal and click on “Register.”
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Choose the appropriate registration option (Jan Aadhaar or Google) and complete the Single Sign-On (SSO) registration process.
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Apply:
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Log in to the portal.
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From the dashboard, click on “RAJ-KISAN.”
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Under the “Citizen” section, select “Application Entry Request.”
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Enter your Bhamashah ID or Jan Aadhaar ID, complete Aadhaar authentication, and retrieve your details.
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Fill in the required information (pensioner details, bank details, disability details, verification details) and upload necessary documents.
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Submit your application and take a printout of the confirmed application.
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Post-Sanction Process:
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After the application is sanctioned on the portal, the beneficiary must purchase the chaff cutter from a government-approved empanelled vendor.
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The beneficiary then submits the purchase bill for subsidy claim processing.
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Documents Required
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Identity proof (Aadhaar Card)
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Proof of residence
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Proof of possession of the required number of animals (minimum 5)
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Bank account details of the beneficiary
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Any other documents as required by the scheme guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What are the benefits of this scheme?
The scheme provides a subsidy of up to 75% of the purchase cost (capped at ₹18,000) for electric powered chaff cutters, with the grant directly deposited into the farmer’s bank account. -
How is the financial assistance provided?
The subsidy is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account based on the purchase cost. -
Who is eligible for this scheme?
Dairy farmers who are permanent residents of Gujarat, belonging to the General Caste category, and owning at least 5 animals. -
What is the minimum livestock requirement?
A minimum of 5 animals is required. -
How can one apply for the scheme?
Applications are submitted online via the I-Khedut Portal following the registration and application process outlined above. -
How is the subsidy claimed?
After the application is approved, the farmer must purchase the chaff cutter from a government-approved vendor and then submit the bill for subsidy claim.