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The scheme "Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops" aims to promote fruit crop cultivation through financial assistance for high density and ultra-high density plantations, tissue culture bananas, and papayas to farmers across the state.

The scheme "Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops" by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to enhance the production and productivity of fruit crops by providing financial assistance to farmers for adopting advanced cultivation methods such as high-density and ultra-high-density plantations like Mango, Guava, Lemon, and Pomegranate etc. This initiative supports the state’s agricultural growth and helps farmers increase their income through modern horticultural practices.

• The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
• The applicant should be a farmer.

• High-Density and Ultra High-Density Plantations: Farmers can receive assistance ranging from ₹30,000/- to ₹40,000/- per hectare for crops like mango, guava, lemon, and pomegranate, with a maximum limit of 4 hectares per beneficiary. - Tissue-Culture Banana Cultivation: The assistance covers 40% of the expenditure incurred or ₹50,000/-, whichever is less, per beneficiary, with a limit of 4 hectares. - Papaya Cultivation: Farmers can receive assistance of 50% of the cost or a maximum of ₹30,000/- per hectare.