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Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops

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The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for the area expansion of spice crops, including seed and rhizomatic spices, to enhance spice production in Gujarat.

About This Scheme

The scheme “Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops” introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial assistance to farmers for the area expansion of spice crops, including seed and rhizomatic spices, to enhance spice production in Gujarat.

Benefits

Maximum assistance up to ₹12,000/- per hectare at 40% of the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a farmer.

The applicant must be engaged in the cultivation of spice crops, such as seed spices or rhizomatic spices.

Application Process

Apply Online

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal:

https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

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.

Step 8: 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

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Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Benefits

Maximum assistance up to ₹12,000/- per hectare at 40% of the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare.

Application Process

Apply Online
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

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.
Step 8: 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

Contact Us: Click here
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Scheme Details

Full NameAssistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops
Short TitleAFAESP
LevelState
Scheme ForIndividual
MinistryMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
CategoriesAgriculture,Rural & Environment
StatesGujarat
GenderAll
AreaBoth
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