National Mission on Edible Oil- Oil Palm: Harvesting Tools

The main purpose of the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component is to enhance the production of oil palm in Gujarat and reduce dependency on imported oil palm by providing farmers with financial assistance for purchasing essential harvesting tools and equipment required for oil palm cultivation.

The "Harvesting Tools" scheme component is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Gujarat, which ensures that eligible farmers receive subsidies for purchasing the specified tools and equipment in accordance with the scheme guidelines.

Any individual farmer who possesses valid land records in their name and is engaged in farming activities is eligible to apply for the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component as per the stated eligibility criteria.

Under the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component, financial support is provided to farmers in the form of subsidies for purchasing various tools and machinery such as cutters, wire mash, motorized chisels, portable ladders or polls, chaff cutters, and tractor trolleys.

The "Harvesting Tools" scheme component provides a subsidy amount of ₹2,500/- per unit for the purchase of a cutter, which is one of the essential tools for harvesting oil palm effectively.

The subsidy amount provided under the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component for purchasing a wire mesh is ₹20,000/- per unit, which helps farmers acquire this equipment at a reduced cost.

The "Harvesting Tools" scheme component provides a subsidy of ₹15,000 per unit for purchasing a motorized chisel, enabling farmers to invest in mechanized harvesting tools for increased efficiency.

Under the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component, farmers are eligible for a subsidy of ₹5,000/- per unit for purchasing a portable ladder or polls, which are vital for safe and effective harvesting of oil palm bunches.

No, the benefit under the "Harvesting Tools" scheme component can only be availed once per account, meaning that a farmer cannot apply for the same subsidy multiple times.

Eligible farmers can apply for the scheme by visiting the iKhedut portal, filling out the application form online, uploading the required documents, and submitting it for departmental verification.

Applicants are required to submit their Aadhaar Card, Land Records 7-12 and 8-A, Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque, and if applicable, a Caste Certificate or Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority.