AFPC

The scheme “Assistance for Protected Cultivation” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote protected horticulture practices by providing financial assistance to farmers for mulching, plug nursery, polyhouse, shed net house, and nursery development.

The scheme “Assistance for Protected Cultivation” by the Agriculture and Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat aims to promote modern, climate-resilient horticulture practices by providing financial support for protected cultivation infrastructure like mulching, nursery development, and plug nurseries. The scheme encourages self-employment and sustainable income generation for farmers through the use of polyhouses, shed net houses, and starter kits to improve crop productivity and resource efficiency.

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

> Plastic Cover (Mulching):

• General Area: ₹32,000/- per hectare. - Hilly Area: ₹36,800/- per hectare. - 50% of the expenditure incurred, limited to 1 hectare per beneficiary.
• Self-Employment Oriented Horticulture Nursery Development Programme:
• Nursery Structure: ₹3,50,000/- per unit - ₹3,00,000/- per unit for 500 sq.m. area
• Starter Kit: ₹50,000/- per unit - Assistance up to 65% of the cost or ₹2,27,500/-, whichever is less.

> Shed Net House & Polyhouse:

• Coverage: 500 sq.m to 4,000 sq.m - Assistance as per square meter cost based on empanelled company prices
• Structures supported: Cylindrical, bamboo, and wooden.

> Plug Nursery:

• Public sector: ₹30,00,000/- per hectare for 1 hectare - Private sector: Assistance of 50% or ₹15,00,000/- per hectare (whichever is less) for 1 hectare.