What you get
Financial Assistance for Raising Seedlings: ₹2.20 per seedling is provided in three installments. | Ownership of Seedlings: The beneficiary retains full ownership of the seedlings raised and can sell or use them without requiring permission from anyone. | Income Generation: The scheme is recognized as a "very good income generating activity". | Accessibility of Plants: Decentralized people's nurseries ensure the availability of plants within a reasonable distance of villages for extensive tree plantations in both rural and urban areas. | Targeted Benefits for Scheduled Caste Community: Under the "Special Component Program (SCP)-Decentralised Peoples Nursery", similar benefits are extended to beneficiaries and beneficiary groups belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What specific financial assistance amount will I receive for each seedling that I successfully raise under this scheme?
You will receive ₹2.20 for each seedling raised, which will be provided to you in three separate installments throughout the process.
Can I sell the seedlings I grow without taking permission from the Forest Department or any other government authority?
Yes, you retain complete ownership of all seedlings you raise and are free to sell or use them without requiring permission from anyone.
What is the typical target number of seedlings that an applicant is expected to raise under this program?
The standard target for seedlings to be raised by an applicant is typically 20,000 seedlings under this scheme.
Which specific communities are eligible to apply for benefits under the Special Component Program variant of this nursery scheme?
Under the Special Component Program Decentralised Peoples Nursery, beneficiaries or beneficiary groups must belong to the Scheduled Caste community to be eligible.
Who are the specific categories of people that can participate in the Decentralized School or Kisan Nursery variant?
Small and marginal farmers, Below Poverty Line cardholders, landless laborers, and schools are eligible to raise plants under this particular variant.
Is there any restriction on who can apply for this seedling raising scheme, or is it open to everyone?
The scheme is open to all individuals who have an interest in raising seedlings and meet the basic requirements.
What is the minimum duration for which I need to keep my land reserved exclusively for nursery activities?
You must be able to keep a piece of land reserved specifically for nursery purposes for a minimum period of 12 months.
How should I apply for the Decentralized School or Kisan Nursery variant if I belong to one of the eligible categories?
You must submit an application in response to an advertisement that will be published in the local media for this variant.
What type of activity approach gives preference to applicants when selecting beneficiaries for this nursery scheme?
Preference is given to applicants who plan to undertake nursery activity as a commercial venture rather than merely a seasonal activity.
What is the primary income generation potential that this scheme offers to participants who successfully complete the program?
This scheme is officially recognized as a very good income generating activity for those who participate and successfully raise seedlings.
How does this nursery program help ensure that plants are easily available for plantation activities in local areas?
Decentralized people's nurseries ensure plant availability within reasonable distance of villages for extensive tree plantations in both rural and urban areas.
What government department is responsible for implementing and managing this seedling raising assistance program?
The scheme is implemented and managed by the Forest Department under the Social Forestry wing of the government.