The "Millet Development Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat, aims to promote millet cultivation in Gujarat by organizing promotional activities, expos, processing units, demonstrations(seed/input kit ), and taluka-level melas.
Millet Development Scheme - Introduction
The "Millet Development Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to encourage farmers to adopt millet cultivation. The scheme includes various promotional events, expos, processing units, and financial assistance for demonstration activities. Special preference is given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.
Benefits
Name of the ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits
Millet Demonstration₹6,000/- per Ha, Maximum up to 1 HaOne time in a Year
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must have his own bank account.
- All categories will benefit from the scheme.
- Priority will be given to SC/ST, OBC, and women farmers.
Application Process
- Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: 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: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
- Contact Us: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in