Very Dense Apple Plantation Scheme

Description
The scheme “Very Dense Apple Plantation Scheme” is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote intensive apple cultivation among farmers by establishing modern orchards with high-yielding varieties and providing financial assistance through a 60% subsidy on saplings, thereby enhancing productivity and increasing farmers’ income.

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Benefits
• Under this scheme, farmers will be provided with a 60% subsidy for establishing orchards of the latest apple varieties. The subsidy is structured as follows: 900 saplings per acre (₹12.36 lakh) for M-9, 540 saplings per acre (₹7.86 lakh) for MM-111, and 440 saplings per acre (₹3.34 lakh) for seedlings.
• The subsidy will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the number of very dense apple orchards and saplings actually established by the applicant.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
2. For setting up very dense/seedling apple plantations, the minimum area of 2 Nali (0.04 ha) and the maximum area of 100 Nali (2 ha) will be eligible per beneficiary or group.
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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 can apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants must be residents of Uttarakhand and own suitable land for apple plantation.
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Q: What types of apple varieties are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers the latest high-yielding apple varieties, including M-9, MM-111, and seedlings.
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Q: What is the subsidy provided under the scheme?
A: A 60% subsidy is provided on saplings: 900 saplings per acre (₹12.36 lakh) for M-9, 540 saplings per acre (₹7.86 lakh) for MM-111, and 440 saplings per acre (₹3.34 lakh) for seedlings.
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Q: How is the subsidy calculated?
A: The subsidy is calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the number of very dense apple orchards and saplings established by the applicant.
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Q: What is the minimum and maximum area eligible for plantation?
A: The minimum area is 2 Nali (0.04 ha), and the maximum area is 100 Nali (2 ha) per beneficiary or group.
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Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Q: Where should applications be submitted?
A: Applications must be submitted to the officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres.
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Q: How is the applicant informed about approval?
A: The district officer sends an approval letter to the beneficiary and informs them via phone.
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