Kisan Vriksha Mitra Yojana
About This Scheme
The scheme "Kisan Vriksha Mitra Yojana" by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Government of Chhattisgarh, aims to promote commercial tree plantation on private lands of farmers and other stakeholders. The scheme seeks to increase farmers' income, reduce the financial burden on the government, and generate employment opportunities. Eligible beneficiaries include farmers, private educational institutions, private trusts, panchayats, and leased landholders. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change in collaboration with private companies and supportive organizations.
Eligibility
The following are eligible - - Farmers with private land. - Private educational institutions. - Private trusts. - Panchayats. - Leased landholders. _*Priority is given to farmers and stakeholders who are willing to plant commercially viable tree species like eucalyptus, bamboo, and others._
Benefits
> Financial Assistance - 100% financial assistance for plantation on up to 5 acres of land (maximum 5,000 plants). - 50% financial assistance for plantation on more than 5 acres of land (maximum 1,000 plants per acre). - 50% financial assistance for private educational institutions, private trusts, panchayats, and leased landholders. > Buyback Assurance The government ensures buyback of produce like eucalyptus, bamboo, and other economically beneficial trees at a predetermined support price. The scheme also involves private companies and supportive organizations for financial collaboration and buyback assurance. > Employment Generation The scheme aims to create employment opportunities through plantation activities. > Mode of Disbursement Financial assistance is disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' accounts after verification of plantation work. > Frequency of Disbursement Assistance is provided over three years, with yearly disbursements based on the survival rate of plants.
How to Apply
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