Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)
The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers to support the cultivation of dragon fruit (lotus fruit), with higher benefits for SC/ST and priority for small-scale and women...
**General category:** 50% assistance or up to ₹3,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less).- **SC/ST** **category:** 75% assistance or up to ₹4,50,000/- per hectare (whichever is less).
> **First Year Assistance:**
**Cement pole/pipe:** 1111 units at ₹300 each = ₹3,33,300/-- **Planting material:** 4444 units at ₹35 each = ₹1,55,540/-- **Total:** ₹4,88,840/-- **Actual Assistance Provided:** 50% or up to ₹2,44,420/-, whichever is less.
> **Second Year Assistance:**
**Head ring or Trellising & wire (approx. 400 kg)**: ₹1,11,160/-- **Actual Assistance Provided:** 50% or up to ₹55,580/-, whichever is less.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be a farmer.
The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
The applicant must have a minimum land between 0.20 ha and 1 ha.
The applicant must procure quality planting materials from a nursery and start the plantation.
> **Note:** Preference will be given to small-scale and women farmers.
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 Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit) / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have a minimum land between 0.20 ha and 1 ha.
- The applicant must procure quality planting materials from a nursery and start the plantation.
> **Note:** Preference will be give...
What are the benefits of Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)?
- **General category:** 50% assistance or up to ₹3,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less).- **SC/ST** **category:** 75% assistance or up to ₹4,50,000/- per hectare (whichever is less).
> **First Year Assistance:**
- **Cement pole/pipe:** 1111 units at ₹300 each = ₹3,33,300/-- **Planti...
How to apply online for Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)?
**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...