COP-37 (General Area) 50 Percent Capital Subsidy Scheme for Project of Taluka and District Co-op Purchase Sale Union helps cooperative unions strengthen their infrastructure by providing a 50% capital subsidy for projects such as storage, processing, and marketing. This scheme is designed for registered Taluka and District Cooperative Purchase and Sale Unions in Gujarat to enhance their agricultural services.
Gujarat government has kept COP-37 scheme open for the financial year 2026-27 through the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation. Under this scheme, cooperative buying and selling unions can get up to ₹20,00,000 as capital support for projects like procurement of inputs, processing, grading, packaging, branding, and modern storage.
COP-37 (General Area) 50 Percent Capital Subsidy Scheme for Project of Taluka and District Co-op Purchase Sale Union
This scheme is a dedicated effort by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. It helps cooperative buying and selling unions improve their financial stability through a 50% capital subsidy. The support covers essential activities such as procurement of seeds and fertilizers, processing, grading, cleaning, washing, sorting, packaging, branding, storage, and marketing of agricultural produce.
By investing in these areas, a cooperative union can provide better services to farmers and primary agricultural credit societies. The subsidy amount is not paid in one go. It is released in installments based on the actual work completed and verified by the concerned authorities.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | COP-37 (General Area) 50 Percent Capital Subsidy Scheme for Project of Taluka and District Co-op Purchase Sale Union |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Beneficiary State | Gujarat |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Registered Societies |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
Benefits
This scheme gives significant support to a cooperative union. The main benefits are listed below.
- Financial support: The union receives a 50% capital subsidy with a maximum cap of ₹20,00,000 per project.
- Modern infrastructure: The union can build or upgrade storage godowns, processing units, and marketing infrastructure.
- Better farmer services: The union can offer better input supplies, fair support prices, and modern processing facilities to local farmers.
- Market expansion: Support for branding and packaging helps the union reach wider markets and get better prices for agricultural produce.
Eligibility
To get this financial support, a union needs to meet the following conditions.
- The union must be a registered Taluka or District Cooperative Purchase and Sale Association in Gujarat.
- The union must have clear ownership of the land where the project will be carried out.
Application Process
The application process is offline. The proposal is routed through the district office to the state registrar. Follow the steps given below.
STEP 1 - The Taluka or District Cooperative Purchase and Sale Union must prepare a detailed project proposal covering the scope of work and estimated costs.
STEP 2 - Submit the proposal to the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar. The application must be routed through the Deputy Director and District Registrar of Co-operative Societies of the respective district.
STEP 3 - After the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Co-operation approves the project, the subsidy amount is disbursed to the union through the District Registrar office.
STEP 4 - The assistance is released in installments based on the level of work completed and verified by the authorities.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for the application.
- Detailed project proposal
- Evidence of land ownership
- Identity proof of the union office bearers
- Official registration certificate of the cooperative union
- Use certificate, required later for fund release
- Regular progress reports
- Active bank account details of the union
- Approval letter from the District Registrar
References
FAQ's
What is the primary objective of this scheme?
The objective is to give financial strength to Taluka and District-level cooperative unions by providing capital subsidies for infrastructure, helping them improve services for local farmers.
Who qualifies for the assistance?
Any Taluka or District Cooperative Purchase and Sale Union based in Gujarat that owns the project land is eligible.
How much is the maximum subsidy I can expect?
A union can receive a 50% subsidy on the project cost, up to a maximum limit of ₹20,00,000.
What types of projects qualify?
Projects involving agricultural procurement, cleaning, grading, washing, packaging, branding, and setting up storage godowns qualify.
Is the payment made in one go?
No, the authorities release the funds in phases based on the actual progress of the project.
Who oversees the implementation?
The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat State, monitors the process along with the District Registrar of the area.