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Establishment of Vermicompost Units

Horticulture Department

Last updated: 14 Apr 2026

Overview

The scheme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming by providing financial assistance for setting up vermicompost units to farmers and women self-help groups.

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Description
The scheme “Establishment of Vermicompost Units” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote sustainable agriculture and organic farming by providing financial assistance for setting up vermicompost units to farmers and women self-help groups.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, a subsidy of 75% of the cost, up to ₹33,300/- per unit, is provided for setting up vermicompost units (including pit construction and provision of earthworms).
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.
3. The applicant must have either their own land or land on lease.
4. All women members of self-help groups are also eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.
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Required Documents
• Land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni
• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Udhyan card
• Bank account details
• Mobile number

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Farmers who are Udhyan Card holders and women members of self-help groups with their own land or leased land are eligible.
 

Q: What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: A subsidy of 75% of the cost, up to ₹33,300/- per unit, is provided for setting up vermicompost units, including pit construction and provision of earthworms.
 

Q: How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: Applications must be submitted offline at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres.
 

Q: How is the approval communicated to the applicant?
A: Upon acceptance, the district officer sends an approval letter to the farmer and informs them via phone.
 

Q: What happens after approval of the application?
A: The establishment of the vermicompost unit is carried out in the presence of departmental officials.
 

Q: How is the subsidy disbursed?
A: After verification, the subsidy is disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.

The applicant must be a farmer and must hold a valid Udhyan Card.

The applicant must have either their own land or land on lease.

All women members of self-help groups are also eligible to avail benefits under the scheme.

Benefits

Under this scheme, a subsidy of 75% of the cost, up to ₹33,300/- per unit, is provided for setting up vermicompost units (including pit construction and provision of earthworms).

Required Documents

#	Document	Details
1	Land-related documents such as Khasra and Khatauni
2	Aadhaar card
3	PAN card
4	Udhyan card
5	Bank account details
6	Mobile number

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Farmers who are Udhyan Card holders and women members of self-help groups with their own land or leased land are eligible.

What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?

How can an applicant apply for the scheme?

How is the approval communicated to the applicant?

What happens after approval of the application?

How is the subsidy disbursed?