Organisation : Gujarat Directorate of Agriculture (DAG)
Scheme Name : Krushi Mahotsav Yojana
Applicable For : Farmers
Applicable State/UT : Gujarat
Website : https://dag.gujarat.gov.in/Home/KrushiMahotsav
What is Krushi Mahotsav Yojana?
The Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat is implemented through various activities and programs such as farmer meetings, soil testing, crop demonstrations, and training programs. The government also encourages farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming and use of renewable energy sources. The scheme provides education and training on various aspects of agriculture and modern farming techniques, and the distribution of free inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. This can help farmers improve their yields, reduce costs, and increase their income.
Related / Similar Scheme : GBOCWWB Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana Gujarat
Benefits of Krushi Mahotsav Yojana
** Agriculture Scientists and officers are provided guidance to farmers about Scientific farming, Organic farming, Farm mechanization, Micro Irrigation, Crop Value addition and Agriculture related information as well as provided knowledge of Government Schemes.
** In addition, to provide free kit distribution to small farmers during Krushi Mahotsav.
Eligibility of Krushi Mahotsav Yojana
** All farmers and Female farmers of the state.
** The scheme is available to all farmers in the state of Gujarat.
** There are no restrictions based on caste, religion, or gender.
** Farmers who are interested in learning about the latest agricultural practices and improving their crop yields are encouraged to participate.
How To Apply For Krushi Mahotsav Yojana?
** Farmers do not need to apply separately for the scheme.
** The camps are organized at the district and taluka levels, and farmers can visit the camps to participate in the scheme.
** Farmers can visit the camps organized by the government at the district and taluka levels. At the camps, experts and officials will provide education and training on modern farming techniques, and free inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides will be distributed to the farmers.
Documents Required For Krushi Mahotsav Yojana
List of the required documents
** No documents are required.
** Land documents (to get more specific information about your farm).
Features of Krushi Mahotsav Yojana
Some of the key features of the Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat are:
** Soil Health Card: The government provides soil health cards to farmers to help them understand the nutrient status of their soil and take appropriate measures to improve soil fertility.
** Subsidized Inputs: The government provides subsidies on various agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to encourage farmers to use quality inputs and increase their crop yields.
** Training and Extension Services: The government provides training and extension services to farmers to help them adopt modern and scientific farming practices and improve their productivity.
** Agricultural Infrastructure Development: The government invests in the development of agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation facilities, rural roads, and markets to improve farmers’ access to inputs and markets.
** Crop Insurance: The government provides crop insurance to farmers to protect them from crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.
** Financial Assistance: The government provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of farm machinery and equipment, as well as for the development of farm infrastructure.
** The Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat is implemented through various activities and programs such as farmer meetings, soil testing, crop demonstrations, and training programs.
** The government also encourages farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices such as organic farming and use of renewable energy sources.
** The Krishi Mahotsav Yojana Gujarat has played a significant role in transforming the agricultural landscape of the state and has improved the livelihoods of farmers by increasing their crop yields and incomes.