Assistance in Packing Materials under Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Produce

The scheme "Assistance in Packing Materials under Post Harvest Management of Horticultural Produce" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support farmers by providing financial aid for packing materials used in post-harvest stages to maintain quality and reduce losses.

1. Unit Cost: ₹10,000/ha. 1. 75% of the cost or ₹7,500/hectare, whichever is less.

Note:

1. Corrugated boxes, wooden boxes will be used as packing material.
2. Assistance will be available up to a maximum limit of 1 hectare per account.
3. Available on i-Khedut portal every year (once during the year),

1. The applicant must be a farmer.
2. The applicant must be a resident of Gujarat.
3. The applicant should be engaged in horticultural cultivation.

Online application

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: 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.

Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx

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