Arka Vertical Garden

About This Scheme

The scheme "Arka Vertical Garden" by the State Horticulture Mission-Kerala aims to popularize user-friendly vertical garden structures designed and developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengalaru under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The scheme helps in attaining self-sufficiency in the production of safe-to-eat vegetables ensuring food and nutritional security for families. It is open to residents of Kerala State who can apply for a single unit of Arka Vertical Garden structure. The scheme is implemented by the State Horticulture Mission-Kerala.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a resident of Kerala. - The applicant must not have availed Arka Vertical Garden structure during the previous year.

Benefits

Total Cost of One Unit of Arka Vertical Garden: ₹22,100/-. Subsidy Amount per Unit: ₹15,525/-. Beneficiary Contribution: ₹6,575/- per unit. The beneficiaries are also provided with the following - - One unit of Arka Vertical Garden structure of one square meter area that can be installed. - The structure includes 4 tiers with 16 pots, and 80 kilograms of enriched planting medium (coir pith). - Seeds of various crops like spinach, chilli, palak, amaranthus, brinjal, cluster beans, etc.. - Plant nutrition and protection materials. - Water storage facility with 25-litre capacity. - Drip irrigation system. - The structure has wheels attached, allowing it to be moved according to sunlight availability.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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