AI SummaryScheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees helps market committees in Gujarat by funding the creation of support centers and upgrading digital infrastructure to improve clarity and speed for farmers.
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat runs this scheme. It helps set up farmer support centers at market committee level and computerizes all market committees across the state. By digitizing daily work and creating local hubs for information, the government wants to help farmers and make sure market committees work with more clarity and speed.
Scheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees - Introduction
This scheme supports registered market committees in Gujarat to build farmer support centers and move their daily operations online. The state government provides money help for setting up the centers and gives centralized software so every market committee can keep clear records and share market information with farmers.
The scheme is open for the current year and continues to accept proposals from all registered market committees in the state. It focuses on institutional development rather than individual farmers, so only the market committees themselves can take part.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme to Provide Assistance for Setting Up Farmer Support Centers in State Market Committees and for Computerization of All Market Committees |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Beneficiary States | Gujarat |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Registered Societies |
| Sub Category | Entrepreneurship development, Financial assistance |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Tags | Agriculture, Farmer Support Centers, Computerization, Market Committees |
Benefits
This scheme gives clear money support to improve agricultural infrastructure in the state. The support is divided into three parts, and each part has its own limit.
| Component | Financial Assistance |
|---|---|
| Setting up a Farmer Support Center | 50% of the cost incurred (including manpower and salaries), capped at a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-. |
| Developing Computerized Systems | State government provides centralized software for all market committees. |
| Hardware/Software for K and D Categories | Assistance of up to 90% or a maximum of ₹2,00,000/- for buying 2 computers, 2 printers, and the required software. |
Eligibility
Only registered market committees based in Gujarat can apply for this scheme. Individual farmers cannot take part because the scheme works at the institutional level. To be eligible, a committee must meet the following condition:
- The institution must be a registered Market Committee located within Gujarat State. The committee needs a valid registration certificate and proof of its agricultural market status before it can apply.
Application Process
This is an offline process. A market committee has to move its proposal through the official channel. Follow these steps in order.
STEP 1 - Prepare a formal proposal from your market committee and submit it to the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Cooperative Societies in your district.
STEP 2 - Route the application through the Director of Agricultural Market and Rural Economy in Gandhinagar for verification and forwarding.
STEP 3 - Once verified, the proposal goes to the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department for final approval and release of the money help.
Office addresses and contact details of your local District Registrar are available here: District Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before you start the application so the process moves without delay:
- Proposal document from your Market Committee.
- Detailed budget estimation and cost breakdown.
- Proof of valid registration certificate for the Market Committee.
- Purchase or quotation details for hardware and software support.
- Official approval letters from the relevant local authorities.
- Any additional documents asked by the department during the review.
References
For the official guidelines and rules, refer to the links below:
FAQ's
What is the main objective of this scheme?
The scheme sets up Farmer Support Centers and computerizes market committees to improve clarity, speed, and access for farmers to government services.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Only registered market committees operating within Gujarat can apply. The scheme is not open to individual farmers.
How much money help is available for a Farmer Support Center?
A committee can get 50% of the costs incurred, including employee salaries, up to a maximum of ₹2,00,000/-.
What support is offered for computerization?
State government provides the central software. Market committees in K and D categories can also get 90% support (up to ₹2,00,000/-) to buy 2 computers, 2 printers, and the required software through the GEM Portal.
Can individual farmers apply for this funding?
No, this scheme is meant only for Market Committees and not for individual farmers.
Should hardware be bought from a specific place?
Yes, all hardware and software purchases must be made through the GEM Portal to be eligible for the money support.
Can a committee apply for both support centers and computerization?
Yes, if the committee meets the eligibility criteria, it can apply for both parts of the scheme.
Is this scheme available outside Gujarat?
No, this scheme is only for market committees functioning within Gujarat.
What is the application process?
A committee should submit a proposal to the Deputy Director and District Registrar, Cooperative Societies, through the Director of Agricultural Market and Rural Economy, Gandhinagar.
Where can I find more specific details?
Reach out to the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department or visit your local District Registrar of Cooperative Societies office.