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Uttarakhand's Horticulture Department is helping farmers grow more fruits with the Fruit Area Expansion scheme. If you're a farmer in Uttarakhand, this is a great chance to expand your orchards and boost your income.

What Is This Scheme?

The Fruit Area Expansion scheme, run by the Department of Horticulture in Uttarakhand, is all about increasing the production of fruits across the state. The main idea is to help farmers plant new fruit orchards by giving them a helping hand with the cost of the plants.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for farmers in Uttarakhand who are serious about expanding fruit cultivation. You need to have your own farm land or land on lease. A Udhyan Card is also a must-have to apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By making fruit plants affordable through a 50% subsidy, the scheme aims to significantly increase the area under fruit cultivation in Uttarakhand. This not only helps farmers earn more but also contributes to the state's agricultural growth and fruit production targets.

Objective

This scheme encourages Uttarakhand farmers to plant more fruit trees by offering a 50% subsidy on fruit plant costs.

Benefits

Under the scheme:

To promote mushroom production, a 40% subsidy is provided to the individual sector (farmers or persons interested in mushroom cultivation).
For setting up a mushroom production unit, a 40% subsidy is provided, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- per unit.
For setting up a compost production unit, a 40% subsidy is provided, up to a maximum of ₹20,00,000/- per unit.
For setting up a spawn production unit, a 40% subsidy is provided, up to a maximum of ₹15,00,000/- per unit.
For the public sector (government departments, institutions, agricultural/industrial universities, etc.), 100% subsidy is provided on the total cost.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 213)

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
You must be a farmer and possess a Udhyan Card.
You should either own agricultural land or have a lease agreement for the land.
If you own the land, it should be between 0.02 hectares and a maximum of 4 hectares.
The total land area you can use for this scheme is capped at 4 hectares.

How To Apply

Get the application form from the officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre.
Fill out the form completely and attach all the required documents.
Submit your application to the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre.
For centrally funded schemes: Your proposal will be sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district, then state level, and finally to the Government of India for approval. Approved targets will then be sent back to the district level through the Directorate.
For state-sponsored schemes: Applications go from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district and then to the Directorate. After approval, work orders will be issued to districts based on the Government Order.
You will receive an acceptance letter from the district officer, and they will also inform you by phone if your proposal is approved.

Note: Applications for winter planting should be submitted between September and October. For rainy season planting, submit applications between April and June.

Documents Required

Land ownership or lease documents (like Khasra and Khatauni).
Aadhaar Card.
PAN Card.
Udhyan Card.
Bank account details.
Mobile Number.
Any other documents requested by the department.

FAQ’s

What is the subsidy amount provided for fruit plants under this scheme?

You get a 50% subsidy on the cost of fruit plants. For example, if a plant costs ₹400, you will pay only ₹200, and the government covers the remaining ₹200.

Can someone who leases agricultural land apply for this scheme?

Yes, if you have land on lease and meet the other eligibility criteria, you can apply for the scheme.

What is the maximum land size a farmer can use for planting under this scheme?

The maximum land area allowed per beneficiary for planting under this scheme is 4 hectares.

Which types of fruit plants are available through the scheme?

A variety of fruit plants are available, including mango, guava, pomegranate, apple, litchi, plum, peach, apricot, walnut, citrus, malta, kiwi, and dragon fruit, among others.

How do I find out if my application for the scheme has been approved?

Once your application is processed and approved, the district officer will send you an official acceptance letter and also inform you via phone.

Where can I get the application forms for the Fruit Area Expansion scheme?

You can obtain the application forms from the officials or staff working at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre.

What is the minimum land requirement for a farmer to apply?

The minimum land area required for a farmer to be eligible is 0.02 hectares.

What happens to applications for centrally funded schemes after they are submitted?

After you submit your application to the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre, it's forwarded to the district and state levels, and finally to the Government of India for approval. Approved plans are then sent back to the district.

What is the deadline for submitting applications for planting during the rainy season?

For planting during the rainy season, you should submit your applications between April and June.

What documents do I need to submit with my application?

You'll need land-related documents (like Khasra and Khatauni, or a lease certificate), your Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Udhyan Card, bank account details, and your mobile number. Other documents might also be required.

When should I submit my application if I want to plant in winter?

If you plan to plant in winter, please submit your applications between September and October.

How does the application process work for state-sponsored schemes?

For state-sponsored schemes, your application is sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district and then to the Directorate. After approval, work orders are issued to the districts as per the Government Order.