Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar has become the talk of the farming community after the government announced major support schemes for farmers involved in horticulture. From crops like lotus, papaya, banana, and guava to facilities such as cold storage and modern nurseries, farmers can now receive financial assistance under the new programs. The Horticulture Department has officially launched the updated iKhedut Portal 2.0, where farmers can apply online until September 1 for various horticulture schemes.
Farmers Turning Towards Horticulture
In recent years, many farmers in Bhavnagar and across Gujarat have shifted from traditional crops to horticulture. They are cultivating fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants that not only give higher yields but also ensure better income. Alongside, natural farming practices are gaining popularity, and farmers are seeing good results by adopting sustainable methods.
To further strengthen this movement, the Horticulture Department launches new farmer-friendly schemes every year. This time, the focus is on making modern farming tools, planting materials, and cold storage facilities more accessible to farmers under Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar.
How to Apply on iKhedut Portal 2.0
For Bhavnagar farmers, the iKhedut Portal 2.0 has been opened. Farmers who want to benefit from the schemes must apply online at www.ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Before applying, registration on the iKhedut portal is mandatory. Farmers also need to upload the required documents online, confirm the application, and keep a printout for reference. Once approved, a signed copy of the approval letter along with supporting documents must be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Director of Horticulture, Navapara, Bhavnagar.
Key Components of the Scheme
The Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar covers a wide range of components, ensuring farmers get direct assistance for fruit crops, vegetables, storage, and processing units. Below are some major highlights:
- Fruit Crops:
- Mango and guava productivity enhancement programs
- Lotus fruit plantation assistance
- Tissue culture date palm and banana plantations
- Papaya productivity enhancement program
- Revival of old mango and lemon orchards
- Support for drumstick (moringa) cultivation
- Assistance for planting materials
- Vegetable Crops:
- Support for promoting organic farming in vegetables
- Assistance for papaya and tissue-culture banana
- Crop cover and protective bags for banana and papaya
- Pomegranate fruit covering and bunch covering for dates
- Fruit covering for mango, pomegranate, guava, custard apple, and dragon fruit
- Cold Storage & Processing Units:
- Cold chain management programs
- Small nurseries (0.40 to 1 hectare)
- Farm gate packhouses and handling trolleys
- Sorting and grading tables
- Farm gate standalone cold storage units
- Pre-cooling units
- Mobile processing units
- Cold rooms (staging)
- Medicinal & Value Addition Support:
- Cultivation of medicinal crops
- Solar crop dryers with 24-hour backup
- Secondary processing units for value addition
Why This Scheme Matters for Bhavnagar Farmers
The introduction of Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar is expected to transform the way local farmers approach farming. Traditionally, farmers in Bhavnagar relied on cash crops and seasonal farming. However, with rising market demand for fruits, vegetables, and processed agricultural products, horticulture provides better financial stability.
By giving assistance for cold storage and processing units, the government is also helping farmers reduce post-harvest losses, which is one of the biggest challenges in agriculture. Now, farmers can store their fruits and vegetables longer, reach bigger markets, and get fair prices.
Benefits at a Glance
Here are the key benefits of the scheme for Bhavnagar farmers:
- Financial support for planting fruit and vegetable crops
- Improved productivity through scientific methods and tissue culture
- Revival of old orchards for better yields
- Assistance for packaging and crop covers to protect from pests and weather
- Cold storage and processing units to reduce waste and increase income
- Encouragement of organic and medicinal farming practices
- Easy and transparent online application through iKhedut portal
The Bigger Picture
With the launch of iKhedut Portal 2.0, the government is making the application process simpler and more transparent. Farmers no longer need to depend on middlemen to apply for benefits. Instead, they can directly register and submit their applications online, ensuring that the right farmer gets the right support.
The focus of Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar is not only on increasing crop production but also on creating a sustainable agricultural ecosystem. By providing support for cold chains, mobile processing units, and solar crop dryers, the scheme is aligned with modern-day needs of farmers.
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Conclusion
The Kisan Yojana Bhavnagar is a golden opportunity for farmers who want to expand into horticulture. With financial support, technical assistance, and easy access through the iKhedut portal, the government has opened the doors for better income, sustainable practices, and modern farming facilities.
Farmers of Bhavnagar are encouraged to take full advantage of the scheme by applying online before September 1. This initiative will not only improve their productivity but also help them compete in national and international markets.