AI SummaryAssistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops supports farmers in Gujarat with financial help for high-density and ultra-high-density fruit plantations, tissue culture bananas, and papayas. The Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat, offers this help to raise fruit production and farm income through modern horticultural methods. Applications for 2026-27 are accepted online through the I-Khedut portal.
Under the scheme, a farmer can get support of ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per hectare for mango, guava, lemon, and pomegranate plantations, up to 40% of cost for tissue culture banana, and up to 50% of cost for papaya. The area limit is 4 hectares per beneficiary.
About Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops
The scheme encourages farmers to move from old planting patterns to high-density and ultra-high-density plantations. These methods allow more trees per hectare, better use of land and water, and higher fruit output from the same plot. Crops covered under the scheme are mango, guava, lemon, pomegranate, tissue culture banana, and papaya.
The financial support covers a part of the initial planting cost, which helps farmers manage the higher input cost of improved planting material and modern orchard setup. There is no income limit for applying, so farmers from all income groups can take part as long as they meet the basic eligibility conditions.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Gujarat |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Eligible People | Individual farmers of Gujarat |
| Benefit Type | Cash support |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department |
| Application Mode | Online through I-Khedut portal |
Benefits
Support is given per hectare based on the crop and the planting method used. The rates that apply under the scheme are given below.
| Crop Category | Financial Support Details |
|---|---|
| Mango, Guava, Lemon, Pomegranate (high-density and ultra-high-density) | ₹30,000 to ₹40,000 per hectare (max 4 hectares) |
| Tissue-Culture Banana | 40% of cost or up to ₹50,000, whichever is less (max 4 hectares) |
| Papaya Cultivation | 50% of cost or up to ₹30,000 per hectare, whichever is less |
For example, a farmer in Gujarat who plants mangoes using high-density methods on 2 hectares may get financial support between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000 depending on project approval.
Eligibility
Eligibility rules are simple and do not include any income limit. A farmer who meets the following conditions can apply for this scheme.
- Permanent resident of Gujarat: the applicant must live in Gujarat and have proof of residence with the application.
- Valid farmer status: the applicant should be registered or recognised as a farmer in the state records.
- Agricultural land for fruit cultivation: the applicant must own or cultivate land where the fruit plantation will be raised.
Application Process
Applications are submitted online through the official I-Khedut portal. There is no need to visit any government office. New users have to register first, and existing users can log in directly and apply.
STEP 1 - Open the official I-Khedut portal and click on 'Login' in the top right corner.
STEP 2 - Click on 'Beneficiary Registration' and select the beneficiary type as 'Farmer'.
STEP 3 - Select district, taluka, and village, then enter account holder type, account number, name, and captcha, and click 'Save and Next'.
STEP 4 - Enter mobile number and email, click 'Send OTP', enter the OTP, create a password, and click 'Submit' to finish registration.
STEP 5 - Log in to the dashboard, go to 'Schemes', and click on 'Agricultural Schemes'.
STEP 6 - Select Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops, click 'Apply', fill in the application form, and upload the required documents.
STEP 7 - Confirm the application and take a printout of it for future reference. Application status can be checked anytime by logging in to the portal.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready before starting the online application.
- 7/12 Land Certificate: this is the land record that confirms ownership or cultivation rights of the land.
- Aadhaar Card copy: needed for identity and verification of the applicant.
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque: shows the bank account details for receiving the support amount.
References
Official references and scheme rules are available on the links below.
Guidelines and Official References (Scheme No. 52)
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat
FAQ's
What is the main aim of Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops?
The scheme supports farmers in Gujarat to adopt high-density and ultra-high-density fruit cultivation and new plantations of specific fruit crops by covering a part of the planting cost.
Which department manages this scheme?
The Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Government of Gujarat, manages the scheme.
Which fruits are covered under this scheme?
Mango, guava, lemon, pomegranate, tissue culture banana, and papaya are covered under the scheme.
Is there any income limit to apply?
No, there is no income limit. Any eligible farmer of Gujarat can apply for the scheme.
Can a farmer apply for more than 4 hectares?
No, the support is limited to a maximum of 4 hectares per beneficiary.
How can application status be checked?
Log in to the I-Khedut portal and check the application status from the dashboard anytime.