Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan

Description
The scheme “Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan” has been launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage residents of Uttarakhand to plant and protect trees on their private land by providing financial incentives, thereby promoting environmental conservation, increasing green cover, and linking economic benefits with tree plantation.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, as an incentive for planting fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species on private land, a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) will be created at the rate of ₹300/- per plant and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer.
• Based on the survival and success of the plants, the concerned beneficiary will receive the secured amount in the form of an FDR after three years.
• A maximum of 100 plants per applicant/family will be eligible for this benefit each year.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must have either their own private land or a joint landholding suitable for plantation.
3. There is no minimum land area requirement to avail the benefits under this scheme.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof
• Address Proof
• Land Ownership Documents
• Details of Plant Species Intended for Plantation
• Contract agreement signed with the applicant on ₹10 stamp paper
• Other supporting documents as required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Residents of Uttarakhand who have their own private land or are joint landholders are eligible to apply under this scheme.
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Q: Is there any restriction on the size of the land for participation?
A: No, there is no restriction on the size of the land.
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Q: What kind of plants can be grown under the scheme?
A: Fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species can be planted under this scheme.
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Q: What financial assistance is provided to the beneficiaries?
A: An FDR (Fixed Deposit Receipt) of ₹300 per plant is created and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer. The secured amount is released to the beneficiary after three years based on plant survival.
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Q: How many plants can an applicant or family plant under the scheme?
A: Each applicant or family can plant a maximum of 100 plants in a year under the scheme.
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Q: When will the beneficiary receive the incentive amount?
A: The incentive amount will be released after three years, depending on the survival and health of the planted saplings as verified during the joint inspection.
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Q: From where can applicants obtain the application form?
A: Application forms can be obtained free of cost from the office of the Divisional Forest Officer or downloaded from the Forest Department’s website [https://forest.uk.gov.in/](https://forest.uk.gov.in/).
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Q: Where should the application form be submitted?
A: The completed application form should be submitted to the office of the Divisional Forest Officer for the respective area.
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