Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the Scheduled Castes category as well as to farmer groups and cooperative societies for purchasing variou...
The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less.
Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, for the installation of Post-Harvest Management (PHM) Equipment.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
**Note 01:** The tool/equipment has to be purchased from the authorised dealer of the empanelled manufacturer for the purpose of price discovery as notified by the Department of Agriculture from time to time.
**Note 02:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for tarpaulin seats and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
**Note 03:** Companies empanelled by the Department of Agriculture for plastic crates and their regulations will have to be implemented as per the norms.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Application Procedure:**
**Step 01:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Horticulture Schemes’.
**Step 03:** Now select the scheme and then read the instructions for HRT-4.
**Step 04:** Click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
**Step 05:** Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
**Step 06:** Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4) / what is the eligibility?
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
1. The individual farmer or farmer groups/Cooperative Societies are eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
**Note 01:** The tool/equipment has to be...
What are the benefits of Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)?
1. The Scheduled Castes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 75% of the cost of the Tools/Equipment or ₹3,750/-, whichever is less.
1. Farmer groups/cooperative societies will be eligible for assistance of 90% of the cost of equipment or up to ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is less, fo...
How to apply online for Assistance for Tools, Equipment, Shorting/Grading Equipment, PHM Equipment for Scheduled Castes (HRT-4)?
**Online**
> **Application Procedure:**
**Step 01:** The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: [https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/)
**Step 02:** On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Horticulture Schemes’.
**Step 03:**...