Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan

About This Scheme

The scheme “Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan” has been launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage residents of Uttarakhand to plant and protect trees on their private land by providing financial incentives, thereby promoting environmental conservation, increasing green cover, and linking economic benefits with tree plantation.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must have either their own private land or a joint landholding suitable for plantation. 1. There is no minimum land area requirement to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Benefits

- Under this scheme, as an incentive for planting fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species on private land, a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) will be created at the rate of ₹300/- per plant and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer. - Based on the survival and success of the plants, the concerned beneficiary will receive the secured amount in the form of an FDR after three years. - A maximum of 100 plants per applicant/family will be eligible for this benefit each year.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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