Decentralized People’s Nursery
in Gujarat
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Decentralized People’s Nursery in Gujarat
Decentralized People’s Nursery is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Decentralized People’s Nursery in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to increase tree cover and support rural incomes by enabling individuals and institutions to raise tree seedlings. It offers financial assistance per seedling, with beneficiaries retaining ownership of the plants, encouraging commercial nursery activity.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be interested in raising seedlings.
- The scheme is open to all individuals.
- The applicant must typically aim to raise a target of 20,000 seedlings.
**Preference**
- An applicant who can keep a piece of land reserved for the purpose of nursery for a minimum of twelve months.
- An applicant who plans to undertake the nursery activity as a commercial activity and not merely a seasonal one on that piece of land.
**Specific to Decentralized School / Kisan Nursery**
- The interested stakeholder must submit an application in response to an advertisement in the local media.
- Small and marginal farmers, Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholder families, landless laborers, and schools can raise plants under this variant.
**Specific to SCP-Decentralised Peoples Nursery**
- The beneficiary or beneficiary group must belong to the Scheduled Caste community.
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Benefits
Financial Assistance for Raising Seedlings: ₹2.20 per seedling is provided in three installments.
Ownership of Seedlings: The beneficiary retains full ownership of the seedlings raised and can sell or use them without requiring permission from anyone.
Income Generation: The scheme is recognized as a "very good income generating activity".
Accessibility of Plants: Decentralized people's nurseries ensure the availability of plants within a reasonable distance of villages for extensive tree plantations in both rural and urban areas.
Targeted Benefits for Scheduled Caste Community: Under the "Special Component Program (SCP)-Decentralised Peoples Nursery", similar benefits are extended to beneficiaries and beneficiary groups belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Identity |
| 2 | Proof of Address |
| 3 | Land Ownership or Lease Agreement (for land reserved for nursery) |
| 4 | Bank Account Details (for receiving installments) |
| 5 | Caste Certificate (for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries) |
| 6 | B.P.L. (Below Poverty Line) Card (for Decentralized School / Kisan Nursery and SCP variants) |
How to Apply in Gujarat
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to -
Offline PCCF & HOFF, Gujarat State, Block A, 1st Floor, Aranya Bhavan,Opp, St.Xaviers School,Near Ch-3 Circle, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (i…
Offline NOTE: Ensure that the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any.
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Decentralized People’s Nursery in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Decentralized People’s Nursery. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Decentralized People’s Nursery in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
<br> You will receive ₹2.20 for each seedling raised, which will be provided to you in three separate installments throughout the process. <br> <br> <br>