AGR3(FM)SSTF

The scheme “AGR 3 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme for ST Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat.

The scheme “AGR 3 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme for ST Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, seeds of more production varieties/Hybrids varieties and fertilizer at subsidies, etc. will be distributed to Adivasi farmers in Tribal Areas (TASP). The Government is trying to get the higher production of the agricultural crops of the farmers belonging to scheduled tribe and the tribal cultivator residing outside tribal areas to improve their livelihood.

The main objective of the scheme is to maximize farmers' attempts to buy and use Plant protection equipment, Tarpaulin, Field Demonstration, Micronutrients, Water carrying pipelines, Agriculture fair, Organic Fertilizer, Pump set, the premium for Farmers 100% Water Soluble Fertilizers, Pesticides, accidental insurance scheme, etc. for increase the crop production according to scientific recommendations so they can get higher production of the agricultural crops and improve their livelihood. Thus scheme is 100% sponsored by the state government.

• The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
• Any farmer of Gujarat State who belongs to the Scheduled Tribe category (in 208 talukas where the SMAM scheme is not implemented) is eligible under this scheme.
• In the areas of Talukas (Blocks) and Districts which are benefited/added under the Agriculture Support Program in Tribal Area Sub Plan & Dispersed Tribes (TASP) can get the benefit of this Scheme.
• The beneficiary farmer must purchase the agricultural equipment from the authorized manufacturer of the included manufacturer in the panels prepared for the purpose of periodic disclosed prize discovery by the Agriculture office/department.

• The beneficiary will get financial assistance for the purchase of agricultural equipment/components such as Plant protection equipment, Tarpaulin, Field Demonstration, Micronutrients, Water carrying pipeline, Agriculture fair, Organic Fertilizer, Pump set, the premium for Farmers 100% Water Soluble Fertilizers, Pesticides, accidental insurance scheme, etc.
• Under the scheme, seeds of more production varieties/Hybrids varieties and fertilizer, etc. will be distributed at a subsidized rate to Adivasi farmers in Tribal Areas (TASP).