Scheme for Fencing in Gardens

Description
The scheme “Scheme for Fencing in Gardens” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to protect fruit plants, horticultural crops, and orchards from wild animals by providing financial assistance for fencing.

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Benefits
• The scheme provides financial support for fencing gardens to protect fruit plants, horticultural crops, and orchards from wild animals, offering a subsidy of 50% of the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹1.00 lakh per hectare.
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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.
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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 holding a valid Udhyan Card are eligible to apply for the scheme.
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Q: What is the subsidy provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides 50% of the total fencing cost, up to a maximum of ₹1.00 lakh per hectare.
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Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Applications must be submitted to the officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres.
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Q: What assistance is provided if a farmer has difficulty filling the application?
A: Personnel at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre will assist farmers in completing their applications.
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Q: What is the process after submission of the application?
A: The Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre forwards the application to the district level, which then forwards it to the Directorate for approval.
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Q: How is approval granted?
A: After review, the Directorate issues a government order, which authorizes the district to approve and implement the fencing work.
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Q: How will the farmer know about the approval?
A: The district officer sends an approval letter to the farmer and also informs them over the phone.
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Q: How is the subsidy disbursed?
A: The subsidy is disbursed directly into the farmer’s bank account after verification of the fencing work.
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