Gujarat Government will provide up to 90% of the cost of this solar powered tool for farmers to protect their work / crop.
Solar light traps have become very popular nowadays, especially in horticultural crops, as farmers resort to various measures to protect their crops.
Farmers will get relief from pest infestation
The government is giving subsidies
Up to 90% subsidy for solar light traps
There are several schemes for farmers
The Government of Gujarat and the Central Government provide assistance through a number of government schemes for the development and economic upliftment of farmers. Farmers get information about the prevailing schemes of the government but many small schemes which can give big benefits can also benefit the farmers. One such scheme is helping farmers in solar traps with a deadline of March 21, 2022. If you also want to take advantage of this scheme and know the full details of applying, read the report.
Financial support for solar light traps
The biggest problem farmers face in crops is pests. Solar light traps have become very popular nowadays, especially in horticultural crops, as farmers resort to various measures to protect their crops. Now the government also provides financial assistance to farmers for this trap. Farmers are being subsidized to buy solar light traps.
Who can get this help?
The benefits of this scheme can be availed by the farmers of Gujarat
The farmer should own the land and have his own land record or copy of 7/12 extract
How much help?
90% of the cost of solar light trap for SC / ST farmers or Rs. Less than these two in the limit of 4500 / -
While for all other farmers 70% of the price of Solar Light Trap or Rs.3500 / - whichever is less.
Official website for farmers to avail assistance in the scheme
https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/
Keep in mind that the last date to apply for assistance in this scheme is March 21, 2022. Farmers have to apply before this date.
How to apply?
Ikhedut portal has been created by the government to help the farmers of Gujarat in the government scheme. With the help of this portal a lot of work related to farmers is done online. Farmers should register on this portal to avail not only Solar Trap Scheme but also other schemes.
What documents will be required?
1. 7-12 copy of your land
2. Copy of ration card
3. Copy of Aadhaar card
4. Certificate if you are a farmer of SC or ST category
5. Consent form of other stakeholder in case the farmer's land is joint account holder
6. Bank account passbook
7. Mobile number
How to apply online?
To avail the benefits of this scheme, farmers can apply online at home
STEP-1
Do a Google search and open the ikhedutl Portal 2022 website and click on 'Plan'.
STEP-2
After clicking on the scheme, click on 'Agriculture Schemes' after which several schemes will open, then click on Solar Light Trap.
STEP-3
After reading the scheme information, click on Apply. After which if you have already registered on this portal then yes and if you have not then first you have to register and after that further process can be done.
STEP-4
If you have already registered then you have to save the application by submitting that document.
STEP-5
You will have to read the entire application again and confirm the application, a print of which can also be obtained.
