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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Gujarat.
Official state nodal department overseeing Farmers & Agriculture schemes and citizen benefits in Gujarat.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 27 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat administers 27 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Fisheries Marine Boat Kerosene & Fuel Subsidy Gujarat, Gujarat Agro-Industrial Policy Capital and Air Freight Subsidy Scheme, Gujarat Comprehensive Agricultural Mechanization Scheme, and 24 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://gujaratindia.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Fuel tax exemption and direct subsidy up to ₹25 per liter on kerosene/diesel for registered traditional fishermen boats.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Promotes agricultural value-addition with capital subsidies up to Rs 50 lakh and air/sea freight subsidies for export of fresh fruits.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Financial assistance to purchase tractor-mounted implements, laser levelers, and combine harvesters via the i-Khedut portal.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Promotes beekeeping with 80% subsidies on bee boxes and honey extractors to boost crop pollination and generate supplementary income.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 900 directly to farmers maintaining an indigenous Gir or Kankrej desi cow for natural farming.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides 50% capital subsidies for purchasing two high-yielding Gir cows or Mehsani/Jaffrabadi buffaloes and building sheds.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Promotes high-value commercial date palm cultivation with 50% subsidies on imported tissue-culture date palm offshoots available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Reimburses state VAT on high-speed diesel consumed by mechanized fishing boats to cushion operating costs in the Arabian Sea.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides recurring daily sustenance maintenance grants of Rs 30 per cow to registered non-profit cattle shelters across Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Promotes livestock nutrition by providing subsidized electric chaff cutters and green fodder seed kits to reduce cattle feed waste.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
100% state-paid group accidental insurance providing Rs 2,00,000 compensation in case of accidental death or permanent disability.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Supplies 3-phase agricultural electricity during daylight hours (5 AM to 9 PM) to eliminate hazardous nocturnal irrigation.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Implements modern micro-irrigation systems through Gujarat Green Revolution Company (GGRC) saving 50% water and increasing crop yields.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Financial assistance to construct permanent concrete on-farm godowns to prevent post-harvest spoilage from rain and pests.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides 50% capital subsidies for constructing climate-controlled polyhouses and shade net structures for exotic horticultural crops.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Multi-dimensional agrarian welfare mission offering subsidized small tractors, farm fencing, godowns, and fruit crop assistance.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Subsidizes heavy-duty galvanized chain link and barbed wire fencing around agricultural clusters to safeguard standing crops.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Provides 50% to 75% subsidies for solar dehydrators and farm-gate solar cold rooms to prevent horticultural produce distress.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Subsidizes electrical transformer installations, high-voltage distribution systems, and power cables to energize agricultural borewells.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Guaranteed 8 hours of uninterrupted agricultural three-phase electricity supply during daytime (5 AM to 9 PM) for farmers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Direct disaster financial compensation up to ₹25,000/ha for crop losses exceeding 33% due to drought, unseasonal rain, or flood.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
100% premium-free crop disaster compensation covering drought, excess rain, and flood damages up to ₹25,000/ha for all Gujarat farmers.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Direct monthly maintenance grant of ₹900 (₹10,800/year) for farmers adopting natural farming with indigenous cows available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Subsidies for indigenous cow maintenance (₹900/month), natural farming, crop storage godowns, and light farm machinery available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Canal diversion network filling 115 major dams with surplus Narmada floodwaters across 11 Saurashtra districts available across districts in Gujarat.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Grid-connected solar agricultural pumps with 60% government subsidy and guaranteed ₹7/unit buyback tariff for surplus power.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Gujarat
Capital subsidy of ₹45,000 to ₹60,000 on new tractor purchases and up to 50% on agricultural equipment for eligible citizen families across Gujarat.