Gujarat
Horticulture Department
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Rhizomatic Crops (Ginger & Turmeric) Cultivation Incentive Scheme
Application Start Date
31 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 Nov 2026
Scheme Overview & Benefits
Under the State Horticulture Mission, the Department of Horticulture, Gujarat encourages farmers to diversify into high-value rhizomatic spice crops (Ginger and Turmeric). The scheme lowers initial cultivation costs by subsidizing genuine, high-yielding rhizome planting material, seed treatments, and bio-fertilizers. Key Benefits & Subsidies:
50% Seed & Input Subsidy: 50% subsidy on the cost of certified seed rhizomes and input material.
Subsidy Limit: Direct financial assistance up to ₹15,000 per hectare for ginger and turmeric plantation.
High-Value Returns: Ginger and turmeric offer 2x to 3x higher profits compared to traditional field crops with high market liquidity.
Intercrop Suitability: Both crops can easily be cultivated as profitable shade-tolerant intercrops under orchards (Mango, Sapota, Citrus).
50% Seed & Input Subsidy: 50% subsidy on the cost of certified seed rhizomes and input material.
Subsidy Limit: Direct financial assistance up to ₹15,000 per hectare for ginger and turmeric plantation.
High-Value Returns: Ginger and turmeric offer 2x to 3x higher profits compared to traditional field crops with high market liquidity.
Intercrop Suitability: Both crops can easily be cultivated as profitable shade-tolerant intercrops under orchards (Mango, Sapota, Citrus).
Eligibility Criteria
Farmers owning cultivable agricultural land with irrigation facilities in Gujarat.
Must possess valid land records (7/12 & 8-A extracts).
Maximum assistance ceiling of 2 hectares per farmer account.
Planting material (rhizomes) must be procured from Government nurseries, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, or authorized cooperative seed farms with official purchase receipts.
Must possess valid land records (7/12 & 8-A extracts).
Maximum assistance ceiling of 2 hectares per farmer account.
Planting material (rhizomes) must be procured from Government nurseries, Agricultural Universities, KVKs, or authorized cooperative seed farms with official purchase receipts.
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Quick Information
- State / Level: Gujarat
- Administering Department: Horticulture Department
- Application Start Date: 31 Oct 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 Nov 2026
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