Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme 2026 - Apply Online for 40% Subsidy on Smartphones

Gujarat government's Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme offers financial assistance to farmers for buying a smartphone. Under this scheme, farmers get 40 percent of the smartphone cost or up to ₹6,000, whichever is less, as a subsidy for smartphones that cost up to ₹15,000. Applications are accepted online through the i-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.

The scheme is run by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department of Gujarat. It helps farmers use digital services in farming, including weather forecasts, pest control guidance, market prices and online applications for government schemes.

Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme - Latest Update

The scheme is still active in 2026. The application window for the current year opened on 27 March 2026 and closed on 26 April 2026. Farmers who missed this window can apply when the next window opens. The subsidy amount stays the same: 40 percent of the smartphone cost or ₹6,000, whichever is less, for smartphones that cost up to ₹15,000.

This is a one-time benefit for each farmer. Even if a farmer owns multiple land records, the assistance can be claimed only once in a lifetime. For joint land holdings, only one farmer listed in the 8-A document can claim the benefit.

Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme Apply Online

Farmers can apply for the subsidy online through the i-Khedut portal. The full process is given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in and log in, or register as a farmer beneficiary if you are a new user.

STEP 2 - Go to the Schemes section and click on Agricultural Schemes. Select the Smartphone Purchase Assistance scheme from the list.

STEP 3 - Click Apply New and fill in all the required personal and bank details carefully.

STEP 4 - Save the application and confirm it. Take a printout of the confirmed application.

STEP 5 - Submit the printout along with the required documents at the nearest office. You can also check the application status online on the i-Khedut portal.

Subsidy Amount under Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme

Farmers can buy a smartphone that costs up to ₹15,000 and get a subsidy from the government. Gujarat state gives 40 percent of the total cost or ₹6,000 as subsidy, whichever is less. The assistance is valid only for the cost of the smartphone and not for accessories such as power backup device, earphones or charger.

Eligibility for Gujarat Kisan Muft Mobile Phone Yojana

Any farmer who owns agricultural land in Gujarat can apply for this scheme. Only one farmer of a joint land holding is eligible. The benefit can be availed only once in a lifetime, even if the farmer has multiple land records.

Benefits of Gujarat Kisan Muft Mobile Phone Yojana

The smartphone makes it easy for a farmer to access information about weather, possible pest infestation, various schemes of the agriculture department, modern farm techniques and expert opinion.

The smartphone can also be used to apply online for various schemes of the state government meant for farmers, using features such as camera, emails, messages, multimedia services, internet browser and internet connectivity.

Once the application is approved, the beneficiary farmer has to provide a copy of the purchase bill of the smartphone, mobile IMEI number and a cancelled cheque.

Documents Required

Farmers need to keep the following documents ready while applying online.

• Aadhaar card copy
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque
• Land records, including 7/12 and 8-A copy from AnyROR
• Original GST bill of the smartphone purchase
• Mobile IMEI number

Highlights of Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme
Launched By	Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat
Beneficiaries	Landholding farmers of Gujarat
Benefit Amount	40% of cost or ₹6,000, whichever is less
Smartphone Cost Limit	Up to ₹15,000
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in

FAQ's

Is the Gujarat Farmer Free Smartphone Scheme still active?

Yes, the scheme is still active. The application window for 2026 opened on 27 March 2026 and closed on 26 April 2026. Farmers can apply when the next window opens.

How much subsidy does a farmer get under this scheme?

A farmer gets 40 percent of the smartphone cost or up to ₹6,000, whichever is less, for a smartphone that costs up to ₹15,000.

Can a farmer apply for this scheme more than once?

No. The assistance can be availed only once in a lifetime, even if the farmer owns multiple land records.

Are tenant farmers eligible for this scheme?

Yes, tenant farmers are eligible, but only one tenant per land holding can claim the benefit.

Where can a farmer apply online?

A farmer can apply online through the i-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.