Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024 : In the year 2024, the government aims to provide financial support to farmers to help them in their agricultural endeavors through a smartphone assistance scheme offering a subsidy of ₹6,000.
Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024
Governments of India, both central and state, have numerous schemes to help their citizens. These schemes include a wide range of categories including honorarium schemes, livestock schemes, women empowerment schemes such as Mahila Sakthikaran Yojana, scholarships and laptop assistance for students with the primary objective of assisting farmers. Let’s know about the specifications of Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024.
| Name of the scheme | Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024 |
| Where will the beneficiaries get assistance? | Farmers of the state |
| Official website | https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ |
| Date to apply | 09/01/2024 will be online at 10.30 am. |
| Direct Link to Apply Online | Ikhedut Portal Direct Link |
Introduction of Smartphone Assistance Scheme 2024
Gujarat government’s smartphone assistance scheme is moving into the digital age. Focusing on technology adoption and integrating farmers into the digital fold, the scheme recognizes the key role of smartphones in providing critical information and updates, empowering digital services and promoting agricultural progress.
Objectives of Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024
Launched by the government, the Smartphone Sahay Yojana aims to massively expand the reach of digital services to farmers. By equipping farmers with smartphones, it aims to provide them easy access to essential information and updates, promoting empowerment through an accessible platform.
Benefits of Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024
The scheme significantly increases the subsidy available to beneficiaries, from a mere 10% to an impressive 40%. Under this programme, the government enables farmers to purchase smartphones worth up to ₹15,000, provides them with ₹6,000 directly, covers 40% of the cost of the smartphone or provides a subsidy amount.
Eligibility Criteria for Smartphone Assistance Scheme 2024
To avail the benefit of this scheme, the applicants should be a resident of Gujarat.
Document Requirements for Smartphone Assistance Scheme 2024
- Farmer’s Aadhaar Card for identification purpose.
- Residence proof to verify the address of the farmer.
- Document showing ownership or lease agreement of agricultural land.
- Verification of canceled checks to validate farmer’s bank account details.
- A bank passbook showing the details of the farmer’s account.
- Smartphone purchase bill with GST details.
- Passport size photograph of farmer for identification purpose.
Registration Process for Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024 (Apply Online)
- Access the iKhedut portal to start the registration process.
- Navigate to the iKhedut portal website using a web browser.
- Choose from various scheme options available on the homepage.
- Select the “I Khedut Yojana” option.
- Find and select the preferred scheme from the list provided under “Khetiwadi Scheme”.
Important Link
• Download/View Official Circular Link
Important Date
• Starting date of application 18/06/2024
FAQ of Smartphone Sahay Yojana 2024
•Many questions have arisen in the minds of the citizens about the new scheme for farmers. Such as who gets the benefit, how to get it, etc. The main questions and answers are as follows.
When is the Farmers Smart Assistance implemented?
• This scheme has been implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Co-operation on 20/11/2021.
What is the percentage of benefit under Farmer Mobile Assistance Scheme?
• Farmers will be given assistance up to Rs. Or up to Rs. Whichever of these two is less will benefit.
How to apply to avail Khedut Mobile Sahay Yojana?
• To avail the benefits of this scheme, one has to apply online from the Ikhedut portal.
Where should the print be deposited after applying for Farmer Smartphone Scheme online?
• After online application of this scheme, its print will have to be signed by the beneficiary farmer and submitted by Gram Sevak of Gram Panchayat area, Taluka level taluka extension officer (agriculture)