Assistance Program for the Cultivation of Lotus Fruit (Dragon Fruit)
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a Gujarat state agriculture scheme that helps farmers grow dragon fruit (also called lotus fruit). The scheme provides financial assistance to support dragon fruit farming. It gives extra support to SC/ST farmers and prioritizes small-scale farmers and women farmers who want to start or expand dragon fruit cultivation.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for dragon fruit farming setup and cultivation
- Higher financial benefits for SC/ST category farmers
- Priority support for small-scale farmers
- Priority support for women farmers
- Support for farm establishment costs
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Residence: Gujarat residents only
- Must be an active farmer in Gujarat
- Small-scale and marginal farmers preferred
- Women farmers given priority
- SC/ST farmers eligible for higher benefits
- Must have suitable land for dragon fruit cultivation
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Land Ownership Certificate
- 3. Bank Account Passbook
- 4. Caste Certificate (if SC/ST)
- 5. Farm Registration Document
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Gujarat
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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