Flower Area Expansion

Description
The “Flower Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand flower cultivation by providing cultivators in Uttarakhand access to quality flower planting material at a subsidized cost, thereby increasing flower production and enhancing farmers’ income.

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Benefits
• To encourage flower production, flower planting material (bulbs, plants, and seeds) is provided to cultivators at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, applicable for a maximum area of 4 hectares, as follows:
• For open flowers, planting material worth up to ₹20,000/- per hectare is provided.
• For stalked flowers, planting material worth up to ₹50,000/- per hectare is provided.
• For bulbous flowers, planting material worth up to ₹75,000/- per hectare is provided.
• (For example, if 1 kg of marigold seeds costs ₹200/-, the cultivator pays ₹100/- at the Horticulture Mobile team Center, while the government provides a subsidy of ₹100/-, allowing the cultivator to obtain the seeds for ₹100/-.)
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
3. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
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Required Documents
• Land-related documents, such as Khasra and Khatauni (lease certificate, in case of leased land)
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Udhyan Card
• Bank account details
• Mobile Number
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Farmers in Uttarakhand who own land or cultivate on leased land and hold a valid Udhyan Card are eligible.
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Q: What types of flower planting material are provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides bulbs, plants, and seeds for open flowers, stalked flowers, and bulbous flowers.
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Q: What is the subsidy offered under this scheme?
A: The scheme provides a 50% subsidy on the cost of flower planting material.
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Q: Is there a maximum area for which the subsidy is applicable?
A: Yes, the subsidy is applicable for a maximum of 4 hectares per cultivator.
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Q: Where can application forms be obtained?
A: Forms can be obtained from officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre or downloaded from department&#39;s website.
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Q: When should applications be submitted?
A: For winter planting, submit between September and October. For the rainy season, submit between April and June.
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Q: How are centrally funded scheme applications processed?
A: Applications are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district level, then to the state level, and onward to the Government of India. After approval, targets are communicated back to the districts.
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Q: How are state-sponsored scheme applications processed?
A: Applications are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district, then to the Directorate. After approval, a work order is issued to the districts as per the Government Order.
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Q: How will a farmer know if their application is approved?
A: Once approved, the district officer sends an acceptance letter and informs the farmer over the phone.
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