Beneficiary Type: Farmer
The main objective of initiating the sale of "Gir Sawaj" variety of pigeon pea (tuver) seeds by Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, on a first-come, first-served basis from 30/06/2025 is to provide farmers with high-quality, improved variety seeds to enhance productivity and achieve better crop yields.
The purpose of selling the "Gir Sawaj" variety of pigeon pea seeds is to promote the use of improved seed varieties among farmers, ensure timely availability of quality seeds before the sowing season, and support sustainable agricultural development through increased yield and better disease resistance.
The sale of the "Gir Sawaj" variety of pigeon pea seeds provides multiple benefits to farmers. By using this high-quality and certified seed variety, farmers can achieve significantly better crop yields. The "Gir Sawaj" variety is known for its improved resistance to pests and diseases, which helps reduce crop loss and minimize the need for chemical treatments. Additionally, the increased productivity leads to higher income for farmers, as they can produce more and sell better-quality produce in the market. Timely availability of seeds also enables farmers to plan their sowing effectively, contributing to overall agricultural sustainability and success.
Any farmer engaged in agriculture and having suitable land for pigeon pea cultivation is eligible on a first-come, first-served basis.
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)
Interested farmers can obtain the "Gir Sawaj" pigeon pea seeds by visiting Junagadh Agricultural University or its designated seed sale centers in person, following the first-come, first-served process.
Documents Required: Valid ID proof (e.g., Aadhaar 7,12,8 અ ) and proof of land ownership or cultivation.
| Gender | Male,Female,Others |
| Age | 18 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 | Agriculture / horticulture |
| Income Criteria | Not Applicable |
| Citizen | Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen, All citizens |