The Gujarat government is set to introduce the ‘i-Khedut’ portal from March 27 to April 26, allowing farmers and livestock owners to apply online for aid across various sectors for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Jitu Vaghani revealed that applicants can seek support under 148 components, including 42 in agriculture, 94 in horticulture, and 12 in animal husbandry. The portal will streamline the application process, ensuring timely disbursement of subsidies and assistance to eligible beneficiaries.
The Agriculture Department aims to kickstart the new year promptly after budget approval, prioritizing early access to scheme benefits. Minister Vaghani emphasized that applications will be processed continuously, with eligible farmers receiving aid as soon as their applications are verified. The simplified application process allows farmers to register directly or through the gram panchayat using Aadhaar authentication, encouraging early submissions to maximize benefits.
Farmers can utilize the schemes to procure various equipment like tractors, combine harvesters, and smartphones to enhance modern farming practices. Additionally, support is available for protective measures such as thorn fencing, crop storage structures, and solar power units. In horticulture, assistance covers mini tractors, net houses, and cultivation of fruits, flowers, and vegetables, including incentives for crops like dragon fruit and oil palm. Livestock owners can benefit from aid for cattle shed construction, dairy farms, poultry training, calf rearing, and goat units.
The initiative aligns with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s agenda to modernize agriculture and boost farmers’ incomes in Gujarat, reflecting the government’s commitment to agricultural development and welfare.
