Mukhyamantri Ekeekrit Bagwani Vikas Yojana

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Ekeekrit Bagwani Vikas Yojana” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote horticulture development in Uttarakhand by providing farmers with subsidized fruit plants, seeds, pesticides, and horticulture infrastructure such as Cool Houses and Refrigerator Vans, thereby increasing productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and enhancing farmers’ income.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, the following assistance is provided:
• 50% subsidy on the cost of fruit plants, open-field vegetable seeds, spice seeds, and flower seeds. No direct monetary assistance is provided; the seeds and plants are supplied at a subsidized rate.
• 60% subsidy on the cost of pesticides and other plant protection chemicals. No direct cash is given; the medicines are provided at a subsidized rate.
• 50% subsidy on the total cost of ₹15.00 lakh for Cool Houses with a capacity of 30 MT.
• 50% subsidy on the total cost of ₹26.00 lakh for Refrigerator Vans with a capacity of 9 MT.
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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 valid 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 (for 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 the scheme?
A: Farmers who have their own or leased agricultural land/garden and hold a valid horticulture card are eligible to apply.
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Q: What assistance is provided under the scheme for seeds and plants?
A: Farmers receive a 50% subsidy on fruit plants, open-field vegetable seeds, spice seeds, and flower seeds.
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Q: Is any monetary assistance provided for seeds and plants?
A: No, the seeds and plants are provided at a subsidized rate, not as direct cash.
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Q: What assistance is provided for pesticides and other chemicals?
A: Farmers receive a 60% subsidy on the cost of pesticides and other plant protection chemicals.
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Q: How can farmers obtain the application form?
A: The application form can be obtained from Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres or downloaded from the department&#39;s website.
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Q: When should the application be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted approximately two months before planting saplings or using medicines.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Applications should be submitted to the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre along with the required documents.
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Q: How is the application processed?
A: The Centre forwards the application to the district level, which then sends it to the Directorate for approval. Once approved, a government order is issued for implementation.
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Q: How is the subsidy for Cool Houses and Refrigerator Vans disbursed?
A: The subsidy is provided after the farmer purchases the van or constructs the Cool House, following a site inspection by departmental officials.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of budget.
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