Financial Assistance Scheme for Purchase of Agricultural Land to Scheduled Caste Farmers

Key facts

Benefit	₹2 lakh (one-time) for up to 2 acres
Who	Scheduled Caste farmers in Gujarat
Income limit	₹6 lakh annually
Implemented by	Director Scheduled Caste Welfare, Gujarat
Official portal	esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible applicants

Benefits

Eligible farmers receive a one-time financial assistance of up to ₹2,00,000 for purchasing a maximum of 2 acres of agricultural land.

Who can apply

Household income ≤ ₹6,00,000/year
For: agricultural labourer
Category: SC
Resident of Gujarat
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
poor household

Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Castes and be residents of Gujarat. They should be agricultural labourers with an annual income not exceeding ₹6,00,000 and must not have any government employees in their family.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal.

Visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal at https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Click on 'Citizen Login' and select 'New User Please Register Here'.
Fill in the required details and register.
Log in using your User ID and Password after registration.
Update your user profile with mandatory information.
Select the scheme and fill out the application form.
Upload the necessary documents and agree to the terms.
Submit the application and print a copy for future reference.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Passport-size Photograph
Aadhaar Card of the applicant
Caste Certificate issued by the competent authority
Proof of being a farmer/agricultural worker
Income certificate
Valid copy Revenue Department's permission to sell land
True copy of revenue account permission for sale of land
Copy of first page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque (in applicant's name)

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application not processed	Ensure all mandatory documents are uploaded and the application form is completely filled before submission.
Unable to register on the portal	Check that all personal details match those on the Aadhaar Card and try again.

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum financial assistance available under this scheme?

The maximum assistance provided is ₹2,00,000 for purchasing up to 2 acres of agricultural land.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Only Scheduled Caste individuals who are agricultural labourers and residents of Gujarat can apply.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

Yes, the annual income limit is set at ₹6,00,000 for both rural and urban applicants.

Can more than one family member apply for the benefit?

No, only one member of a family is eligible to apply for the benefit under this scheme.

What documents are required for the application?

Required documents include a passport-size photograph, Aadhaar card, caste certificate, income certificate, and proof of being a farmer, among others.

Is the assistance available for purchasing land from both government and private sources?

Yes, the financial assistance can be used to purchase agricultural land from both government and private individuals.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.