Flower Area Expansion
in Uttarakhand
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Flower Area Expansion in Uttarakhand
Flower Area Expansion is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Uttarakhand.
Apply for Flower Area Expansion in Uttarakhand
Scheme Overview
The scheme 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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
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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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Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Land-related documents, such as Khasra and Khatauni (lease certificate, in case of leased land) |
| 2 | Aadhaar Card |
| 3 | PAN Card |
| 4 | Udhyan Card |
| 5 | Bank account details |
| 6 | Mobile Number |
| 7 | Other supporting documents as required |
Common questions in Uttarakhand
Who can apply for Flower Area Expansion in Uttarakhand?
Eligible residents of Uttarakhand who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Flower Area Expansion. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Flower Area Expansion in Uttarakhand?
Applicants in Uttarakhand typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Farmers in Uttarakhand who own land or cultivate on leased land and hold a valid Udhyan Card are eligible. <br>