Gujarat
Horticulture Department
Active Application Window
Fruit Crop Field Cover & Protective Shading Quality Enhancement Scheme
Application Start Date
31 Oct 2026
Last Date to Apply
15 Nov 2026
Scheme Overview & Benefits
A dedicated protective horticulture scheme implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Gujarat to prevent abiotic and biotic crop losses. It assists fruit growers in purchasing UV-stabilized plastic sheets, non-woven polypropylene covers, agro-shading nets, and bunch covers for valuable fruit crops (Banana, Pomegranate, Papaya, Mango, Grapes, Citrus). Key Benefits & Subsidies:
50% Cost Assistance: Financial subsidy of 50% of the cost of approved UV-stabilized field covers.
Subsidy Limit: Up to ₹21,000 per hectare for general and SC/ST farmers as per department norms.
Quality Enhancement: Protects fruits from scorching heat sunburn, heavy rains, hail, wind scarring, and bird/insect punctures.
Export-Grade Yield: Improves skin color, fruit size, and export-grade premium quality by 30% to 40%, securing higher mandi prices.
50% Cost Assistance: Financial subsidy of 50% of the cost of approved UV-stabilized field covers.
Subsidy Limit: Up to ₹21,000 per hectare for general and SC/ST farmers as per department norms.
Quality Enhancement: Protects fruits from scorching heat sunburn, heavy rains, hail, wind scarring, and bird/insect punctures.
Export-Grade Yield: Improves skin color, fruit size, and export-grade premium quality by 30% to 40%, securing higher mandi prices.
Eligibility Criteria
Farmers in Gujarat holding active orchards of eligible fruit crops (Banana, Pomegranate, Papaya, Mango, Grapes, Citrus, etc.).
Must possess valid agricultural landholding records (7/12 & 8-A extracts).
Maximum assistance ceiling of 2 hectares per farmer family.
Beneficiary must purchase certified UV-stabilized materials from authorized GST-registered vendors and submit genuine tax invoices.
Must possess valid agricultural landholding records (7/12 & 8-A extracts).
Maximum assistance ceiling of 2 hectares per farmer family.
Beneficiary must purchase certified UV-stabilized materials from authorized GST-registered vendors and submit genuine tax invoices.
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Keep your 7/12 land records, Aadhaar, and bank passbook ready before beginning your submission.
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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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