Gujarat - Obtain Small or Marginal Farmer Certificate

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Procedure

Farmers of Gujarat could apply for Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate through the following procedure.

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate, one has to visit the DC Office or concerned Office of land revenue department of your area Contacts
2. Before applying, please consult with the concerned authority regarding all the requirements necessary for obtaining the certificate.
3. Procure the prescribed application form to apply for this service. Applicant has to pay for the Application form if required.
4. In the procured application form, fill all the required details.
5. Attach the photocopy of all the required documents with the application form.
6. Submit the documents to the concerned authority and pay the required fee.
7. Receive the acknowledgement receipt and keep it safe for further reference.
8. Visit the respective office to get your certificate after the processing time allotted by the officials during the time of application.

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Required Documents

• Photo
• Encumbrance
• Self-Declaration of Applicant
• Any Address Proof
• Aadhaar card
• Driving Licence
• Ration card
• Voter ID
• PAN Card
• Sale Deeds

Note: Other required documents have to be submitted if necessary. Carry the original and photocopy of the necessary documents for any cross verifications to be made.

Office Locations & Contacts

Revenue Department: Contacts

Eligibility

• Farmers who own land area less of than 4.94 Acres could get the small/marginal farmer certificate.

Fees

• Please inquire about the application charges or service charges while applying in person.

Validity

For 2 years.

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Processing Time

• Please inquire about the processing time while applying in person.

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Instructions

• Make sure to fill all the mandatory details while filling the application.

Required Information

• Address
• Land Details

Need for the Document

• The Government has allotted certain schemes such as loans, subsidy for crops cultivated exclusively for small/marginal farmers.
• Obtaining a Small/Marginal Farmer Certificate helps the farmers to make use of such government schemes.

Information which might help

Some of the schemes for small/ marginal farmers:

• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana- Under this scheme, farmers are provided Rs. 6,000 per year as a minimum income support PM Kisan
• Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan yojana- Under this scheme, farmers are provided minimum pension of Rs 3000 / month on attaining the age of 60 PMKMY Site

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