Schemes Details

Objective

To strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of Krishi Sakhis and Community Resource Persons (CRPs) by providing need-based support for new mobile devices, enabling improved digital access, real-time data collection, seamless communication, better service delivery, and enhanced monitoring and reporting through digital platforms.

Objective

Need-based support for new mobile devices (smartphones) for Krishi Sakhis and Community Resource Persons (CRPs) is primarily facilitated through digital empowerment initiatives to enhance last-mile agricultural extension and service delivery.

Benefits

Improves real-time data collection and reporting Enhances communication between Krishi Sakhis, CRPs, and farmers Enables access to digital agriculture tools, apps, and advisories Strengthens last-mile service delivery Increases efficiency, transparency, and accountability Supports timely decision-making and problem resolution Promotes digital literacy and empowerment at the grassroots level

Eligibility

Must be an active Krishi Sakhi or Community Resource Person (CRP) under the approved program Should be actively engaged in field-level activities and service delivery Demonstrated need for a smartphone (does not already possess a functional device for official work) Basic digital literacy or willingness to undergo digital training Recommendation/verification by SHG/VO/CLF or concerned implementing authority Compliance with program guidelines and reporting requirements

Coverage Area

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)

Application Method

https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Application Form

https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Documents Required

Copy of Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card or any government-approved ID) Official ID/Authorization letter as Krishi Sakhi or CRP Recommendation letter from SHG/VO/CLF or concerned authority Recent passport-size photograph Bank account details (if financial assistance is involved) Declaration of need / Self-certification stating non-availability of a functional smartphone

Information Source

https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Gender	Male,Female,Others
Age	18 to 60
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	Agriculture / horticulture
Income Criteria	Not Applicable
Citizen	All citizens