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.
Maximum assistance up to ₹12,000/- per hectare at 40% of the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a farmer.
The applicant must be engaged in the cultivation of spice crops, such as seed spices or rhizomatic spices.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Step 1:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant must be a farmer.
1. The applicant must be engaged in the cultivation of spice crops, such as seed spices or rhizomatic spices.
What are the benefits of Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops?
- Maximum assistance up to ₹12,000/- per hectare at 40% of the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare.
How to apply online for Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops?
**Online**
**Step 1:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](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...