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Distribution of Materials to Promote Herbal Cultivation in Uttarakhand - Herbal Research and Development Institute, Uttarakhand

Under this scheme, there is a special provision for the free distribution of seeds or saplings of medicinal plants up to 3 nali and seeds or saplings of aromatic plants up to 5 nali to farmers belonging to border districts, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, and Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories.

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About This Scheme

The Distribution of Materials to Promote Herbal Cultivation in Uttarakhand scheme is implemented by the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, there is a special provision for the free distribution of seeds or saplings of medicinal plants up to 3 nali and seeds or saplings of aromatic plants up to 5 nali to farmers belonging to border districts, Scheduled Castes/Tribes, and Below Poverty Line (BPL) categories. (Note: At present, all willing farmers are being benefited under this scheme.)

Benefits

  • To encourage the cultivation of herbs, a 50% government subsidy will be provided on herbal plantation materials, inputs, and related items.
  • By distributing seeds/saplings of medicinal plants such as Atis, Kutki, Kuth, Jatamansi, Chirayta, Van Kakri, Pyrethrum, Taggar, Manjith, Coleus, Sarpagandha, Shatavar, Silybum, Pippali, Mandukparni/Brahmi, Amymesus, Stevia, and Tilpushpi up to 3 nali, and seeds or saplings of medicinal and aromatic plants such as Feran, Black Cumin, Large Cardamom, Rosemary, Geranium, Lemongrass, Chamomile, Bay Leaf, and Amymesus up to 5 nali free of cost, farmers are encouraged to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants and are motivated towards self-employment.
  • To extend the subsidy facilities provided by the State and Central Governments to farmers, ensure the availability of technical information, provide training facilities, offer the benefits of processing systems, and prepare documentation and a database of cultivation activities.

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 and must have legally measured land in their name.

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    The applicant must be interested in the cultivation of herbs.

Required Documents

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    Aadhaar Card of the applicant
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    Land record documents/Khasra details of the land under cultivation
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    Other supporting documents as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

The selection of farmers is carried out after physical verification by the Surveyor Assistant of the Herbal Research and Development Institute (HRDI), mandal gopeshwar chamoli posted in the concerned development block of each district. To obtain seeds or saplings, interested farmers must register their names in the list of selected farmers by submitting the Khasra of their land along with a photocopy of their Aadhaar card.

Quick Info

Level
Central Government

Available In

Uttarakhand

Categories

Agriculture,Rural & Environment

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