Beneficiary Type: Farmer
To shred and cut crop residues, pruned branches or fodder quickly in the field to save time, labour and avoid residue burning.
Help farmers manage crop waste, produce mulch or fodder, improve soil health, and prepare the field for the next crop faster.
Reduces residue burning – Saves labour & time – Produces mulch/fodder – Improves soil moisture & fertility – Allows easy movement from farm to farm
Individual farmers, SHGs, FPOs, or cooperatives. Must have valid agricultural land records. Growing crops/horticulture where shredding is needed (cotton, maize, chili, castor, sugarcane, pruning waste). Must have access to a tractor (30–50 HP) if PTO-driven. One machine per beneficiary; area limit applies. Should not have availed subsidy earlier for the same component. Machine must be from approved / certified supplier. Submit Aadhaar, land record, bank details, photo, and invoice. Subject to field verification by department.
Gujarat(Ahmedabad, Amreli, Anand, Aravalli, Banaskantha, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Botad, Chhota Udaipur, Dahod, Dang, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar, Gir Somnath, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Kutch, Mahisagar, Mehsana, Morbi, Narmada, Navsari, Panchmahal, Patan, Porbandar, Rajkot, Sabarkantha, Surat, Surendranagar, Tapi, Vadodara, Valsad)
ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
Aadhaar, land record, bank passbook copy, photo, machine purchase invoice, and application form at the District Horticulture/Agriculture office.
| Gender | Male,Female,Others |
| Age | 0 to 100 |
| Caste | General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class ,Economically Weaker Sections |
| Economic Status | APL,BPL,Both |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Sector | Animal Hsbandary |
| Income Criteria | Not Applicable |
| Citizen | Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen, All citizens |