The primary aim is to provide financial aid to farmers in Gujarat who want to grow dragon fruit. This helps boost horticultural activities and improve farmer incomes.

No, eligibility requires a minimum landholding between 0.20 hectares and 1 hectare. Farmers outside this range are not eligible.

SC and ST farmers can get 75% of the cultivation costs or up to ₹4,50,000/- per hectare, whichever amount is less.

Yes, the scheme prioritizes applications from small-scale farmers and women farmers.

Yes, the first year's assistance includes the cost of planting materials, with a maximum aid of ₹2,44,420/- or 50% of the actual cost, whichever is lower.

Farmers in the general category can receive assistance equivalent to 50% of the expenses or up to ₹3,00,000/- per hectare, depending on which amount is smaller.

In the second year, the scheme provides aid for expenses related to head rings or trellising and wire. The support is 50% of the cost or up to ₹55,580/-, whichever is less.

For more information, you can visit the iKhedut portal or contact your nearest agriculture office.

You will need to submit your 7/12 Certificate, which is your land record document.

No, the scheme does not specify any personal or family income limit for applicants.

The application process is online. You need to register and fill out the application form on the official iKhedut portal.

You will need to provide either your Bank Pass Book or a Cancelled Cheque for the application.