Program brief
| Form of support | Cash, paid into the bank account |
|---|---|
| Level | State, Gujarat |
| Field | Agriculture,Rural & Environment |
| How to apply | Offline |
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Overview
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat. It aims to establish farmer support centers at market committee levels and computerize all market committees in Gujarat.
The scheme "Scheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by setting up information centers and computerizing market committees for better efficiency and transparency.
Further facts from the listing
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
| Name of the Component | Standard of Assistance |
| To create farmer support center | 50% of the cost incurred including manpower (employee salaries) or a maximum of Rs. 2,00,000/-, whichever is less. |
| To computerize the state market committees | Central software will be developed by the state government. |
| For necessary hardware/software for computerization of State Market Committees | For the necessary hardware/software for computerization of the market committees of the state, assistance of up to 90% or Rs. 2,00,000/- will be provided to the market committees of the state of “K” and “D” categories on the purchase of 2 computers, 2 printers, and software. |
Eligibility
- Age
- 18 to 60 years
- State
- Gujarat
- Market Committees of all areas of Gujarat State shall be eligible for this scheme.
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Application steps
Offline
Step 1: The Market Committee should submit a proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar, Cooperative Societies through the Director, Agricultural Market and Rural Economy, Gandhinagar.
Step 2: After verification, the proposal is forwarded to the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Cooperation Department for approval.
Office Address and Contact Details of District Registrar: Click here.
Questions and answers
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to establish Farmer Support Centers and computerize market committees to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to government schemes for farmers.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Registered market committees in Gujarat are eligible to apply for assistance under this scheme.
How much financial assistance is provided for setting up a Farmer Support Center?
The scheme provides 50% of the cost incurred, including employee salaries, or a maximum of Rs. 2,00,000/-, whichever is lower.
What financial support is available for computerization of market committees?
The state government will develop a central software system, and market committees in "K" and "D" categories will receive 90% assistance (up to Rs. 2,00,000/-) for purchasing 2 computers, 2 printers, and software through the GEM Portal.
Can an individual farmer apply for assistance under this scheme?
No, individual farmers are not eligible. The scheme is specifically designed for market committees.
Is it mandatory to purchase hardware and software from a specific source?
Yes, all hardware and software purchases must be made through the GEM Portal to qualify for financial assistance.
Can a market committee apply for both a Farmer Support Center and computerization assistance?
Yes, a market committee meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for both components of the scheme.
Can a market committee from another state apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is exclusively for market committees within Gujarat.
How can a market committee apply for this scheme?
A market committee must submit a proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar, Cooperative Societies, through the Director, Agricultural Market and Rural Economy, Gandhinagar. The proposal is then forwarded to the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Cooperation Department for approval.
Where can market committees get more information about the scheme?
Market committees can contact the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare, and Cooperation Department or visit the nearest District Registrar, Cooperative Societies office for more details.
Official portal and guidelines
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Documents from the provider
- Guidelines 1 agri.gujarat.gov.in
- Guidelines 2 agri.gujarat.gov.in
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