Vegetable Area Expansion

Description
The “Vegetable Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand vegetable cultivation across the state by providing seasonal vegetable seeds to farmers at a 50% subsidy.

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Benefits
• To promote vegetable production, seasonal vegetable seeds are provided to farmers at a 50% subsidy. Farmers are required to apply approximately two months before planting seasonal vegetables.
• For example, if a packet of bottle gourd seeds costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- at the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Centre, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to receive the seeds for ₹100/-.
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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 Udhyan Card.
3. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.
4. The maximum land area allowed under the scheme is 2 hectares.
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Required Documents
• Land-related documents, such as Khasra and Khatauni (lease certificate, in case of 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 own or lease land (up to 2 hectares) and possess a valid Udhyan card are eligible.
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Q: What type of support is provided under the scheme?
A: Eligible farmers receive seasonal vegetable seeds at a 50% subsidy to encourage vegetable cultivation.
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Q: How can farmers apply for the scheme?
A: Application forms can be obtained from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre or downloaded from the department’s website.
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Q: When should farmers submit applications?
A: For winter planting, applications must be submitted in September–October. For rainy season planting, applications must be submitted in April–June.
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Q: How are proposals for centrally funded schemes processed?
A: After submission, proposals are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district level, then to the state level, and finally to the Government of India for approval. Once approved, targets are communicated back to the districts via the Directorate.
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Q: How are proposals for state-sponsored schemes processed?
A: Applications are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district level and then to the Directorate. After approval, work orders are issued to the districts according to the Government Order.
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Q: How will a farmer know if their proposal is approved?
A: The district officer sends an acceptance letter and informs the farmer by phone once the proposal is approved.
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