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Aromatic Plants Cultivation - Centre for Aromatic Plants

The scheme aims to encourage farmers to grow aromatic plants by providing them with free seeds, planting materials, and technical support, helping them increase their income and promote aromatic farming in Uttarakhand.

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About This Scheme

The Aromatic Plants Cultivation scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage farmers to grow aromatic plants by providing them with free seeds, planting materials, and technical support, helping them increase their income and promote aromatic farming in Uttarakhand.

Benefits

Under this scheme, the following support is provided:

  • Free seeds and planting materials are provided to farmers.
  • Seeds and planting materials for up to 5 Nali (0.1 hectare) per farmer are delivered to the farmer’s nearest motorable road or CAP office.
  • Free technical assistance, consultation, and continuous support are offered to the farmers.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.

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    The applicant must be a farmer.

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    The farmer must either legally own agricultural land or have leased land for a minimum period of 10 years.

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    The farmer must be interested in aromatic plant cultivation.

Required Documents

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    Land records documents
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    Aadhaar card
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    Mobile number
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    Other supporting documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person
  • During the awareness program, the farmer will write an application for cultivation addressed to the Director, Aromatic Plant Center, or visit the headquarters in person to submit the application. Land records, Aadhaar card, and mobile number must be attached to the application. After that, CAP's field personnel will conduct a field inspection of the applicant’s land and, after selecting the suitable crop based on the agricultural climate of the area, will submit a recommendation to the Director, CAP. The Director, CAP, will then instruct the District Coordinator of the concerned applicant to provide seeds and planting material.
  • The District Coordinator prepares a consolidated demand for all farmers in the district and sends it to the Director. Based on the recommendation, quality seeds and planting material are procured for the farmers and delivered to the nearest motorable road to the farmer’s selected land.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & Environment

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