Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)
Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to farmers belonging to the ST category as well as to FPOs (Farmers Producer Organizations), FPCs (Farmers Producer Companies), F...
The Scheduled Tribes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less.
FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/ Cooperative Society will be eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is less.
**Note:** Unit Cost of harvesting tool should be up to ₹2,00,000/-.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
The individual farmer or FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/Co-operative society is eligible to avail of benefits under the scheme.
The assistance will be available once in five years.
Equipment certified by ISO/BIS/ISI/Government-Recognized organizations should be purchased through an authorized dealer of that company or imported equipment.
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 ‘Harvesting Tools’ and then read the instructions for HRT-3.
**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 Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3) / what is the eligibility?
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
1. The beneficiary should belong to the Scheduled Tribe category.
1. The individual farmer or FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/Co-operative society is eligible to avail of benefits under the scheme.
1. The assistance will be available o...
What are the benefits of Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)?
1. The Scheduled Tribes farmers will be eligible for assistance up to 50% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,00,000/-, whichever is less.
1. FPO/FPC/FIG/SHG/ Cooperative Society will be eligible for assistance of 75% of the cost of the harvesting tool or ₹1,50,000/-, whichever is...
How to apply online for Harvesting Tools Assistance for Scheduled Tribes (HRT-3)?
**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:**...