Silk Tree Plantation
Department Of Sericulture
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Overview
The scheme aims to promote mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing among farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance, technical support, and organized cluster-based sericulture activities to enhance their income and livelihood.
Details
The scheme “Silk Tree Plantation” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing among farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance, technical support, and organized cluster-based sericulture activities to enhance their income and livelihood.
Benefits
• Under this scheme, selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of ₹17,244/- for silk tree plantations, and 2-silk trees are provided free of cost by the department.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. The beneficiary must belong to a cluster or group.
3. In mountainous areas, a minimum of 25 farmers is required for a cluster, while in plain areas, at least 50 farmers are mandatory.
4. The beneficiaries in the group must have land available for the plantation of at least 300 plants.
5. Silkworm rearing is conducted under departmental supervision. Therefore, clusters must be selected within a 15–20 km radius of departmental silkworm farms. If the distance exceeds this, the selected group must provide one acre of land for a collective rearing center and may conduct silkworm rearing after receiving training.
6. Priority is given to farmers who already practice sericulture or those who have mulberry saplings available. Mulberry silkworm rearing can be carried out up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, although warmer valley areas are more suitable for this activity.
7. The department has not specified any particular regions for silkworm rearing; however, most state-run sericulture farms were established in locations where mulberry silk production is feasible.
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Required Documents
• Voter ID Card or Ration Card
• Bank Account Details
• Land Documents / Ownership Proof
• Photographs of the Plantation Area
• Other supporting documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for the scheme?
A: The scheme is open to resident farmers of Uttarakhand who belong to a cluster or group and have land available for plantation. Priority is given to farmers already practicing sericulture or those with mulberry saplings.
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Q: How is a beneficiary cluster defined?
A: A cluster consists of a minimum of 25 farmers in mountainous areas and 50 farmers in plain areas, with each cluster having land for at least 300 plants.
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Q: What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of ₹17,244 for silk tree plantations.
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Q: How is silkworm rearing conducted?
A: Silkworm rearing is carried out under departmental supervision in the Chowki centers or on individual farms within 15–20 km of departmental silkworm farms.
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Q: What is the suitable altitude for mulberry sericulture?
A: Mulberry sericulture can be practiced up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, with warm valley areas being most suitable.
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Q: Are there any specific areas selected for sericulture by the department?
A: No, the department has not designated specific areas, but most state-run silkworm farms are established where mulberry sericulture is feasible.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected through publicity seminars and meetings organized by representatives of cooperative societies or silk self-help groups affiliated with Chowki centers.
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Q: Who provides technical assistance during plantation and silkworm rearing?
A: All activities are carried out with the technical assistance of departmental personnel.
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Q: When are grant funds disbursed to farmers?
A: Grant funds are provided after completion of plantation and silkworm rearing work, under supervision and verification by departmental staff.
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Eligibility Criteria
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The beneficiary must belong to a cluster or group.
In mountainous areas, a minimum of 25 farmers is required for a cluster, while in plain areas, at least 50 farmers are mandatory.
The beneficiaries in the group must have land available for the plantation of at least 300 plants.
Silkworm rearing is conducted under departmental supervision. Therefore, clusters must be selected within a 15–20 km radius of departmental silkworm farms. If the distance exceeds this, the selected group must provide one acre of land for a collective rearing center and may conduct silkworm rearing after receiving training.
Priority is given to farmers who already practice sericulture or those who have mulberry saplings available. Mulberry silkworm rearing can be carried out up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, although warmer valley areas are more suitable for this activity.
The department has not specified any particular regions for silkworm rearing; however, most state-run sericulture farms were established in locations where mulberry silk production is feasible.
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Benefits
Under this scheme, selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of ₹17,244/- for silk tree plantations, and 2-silk trees are provided free of cost by the department.
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Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Voter ID Card or Ration Card |
| 2 | Bank Account Details |
| 3 | Land Documents / Ownership Proof |
| 4 | Photographs of the Plantation Area |
| 5 | Other supporting documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is open to resident farmers of Uttarakhand who belong to a cluster or group and have land available for plantation. Priority is given to farmers already practicing sericulture or those with mulberry saplings. <br>