What you get
From the cultivation of medicinal plants, the following estimated profits can be earned: | - Kuth species: ₹1,000/- per nali per year- Kutki species: ₹660/- per nali per year- Big Cardamom species: ₹1,120/- per nali per year (from the fourth year onwards)- Sarpagandha species: ₹1,200/- per nali per year- Tejpata species: ₹1,200/- per nali per year (after ten years) | This cultivation provides additional employment to farmers and strengthens their economic condition.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can participate in this scheme?
Local unemployed residents of Uttarakhand who have at least five nali of land, possess an Aadhaar card, and are interested in employment opportunities through herbal cultivation.
Which plants are included under this scheme?
The scheme focuses on Kuth, Kutki, Big Cardamom, Sarpagandha, and Tejpata species.
What is the expected profit from these herbal plants?
- Kuth: ₹1,000 per nali per year | - Kutki: ₹660 per nali per year | - Big Cardamom: ₹1,120 per nali per year (from the 4th year onwards) | - Sarpagandha: ₹1,200 per nali per year | - Tejpata: ₹1,200 per nali per year (after ten years)
Who selects the beneficiaries?
The District Bhesaj Coordinator selects residents from villages/pattis within the selected development blocks.
What is the criteria for selection?
Participants must be willing to work in a cluster (10 farmers from 2–3 villages) and cultivate herbs suitable to local climate and altitude after attending a training camp.
How are the participants organized?
Selected farmers are organized into clusters of 10 members from 2–3 villages for coordinated cultivation and training.
How are saplings provided to the farmers?
Saplings are supplied from selected nurseries during July–August (rainy season) according to the five-nali standard.
What is the minimum land requirement to participate?
The applicant must have at least five nali of land for cultivation.