Scheduled Castes farmers as well as Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), Farmers Producer Companies (FPCs), Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Cooperative Societies are eligible for assistance under this scheme.

Scheduled Castes farmers can receive assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less.

These organizations are eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is less.

Yes, the unit cost of the harvesting tool should be up to ₹2,00,000/-.

Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of Gujarat and belong to the Scheduled Caste category.

Yes, both individual farmers and organizations like FPOs/FPCs/FIGs/SHGs/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

Assistance under the scheme can be availed once in five years.

Equipment should be certified by ISO/BIS/ISI/Government recognized organizations and purchased through an authorized dealer of that company or imported equipment.

Applicants can apply online through the I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Yes, 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