What you get
- Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided. | - Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Mahila Mangal Dals, and Local Women’s Groups of Uttarakhand are eligible to apply under this scheme.
What type of assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of fixed grants, high-quality seeds, nursery resources, technical training, and assured plant purchase by the Forest Department.
From where are the seeds obtained for the nurseries?
High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, ensuring that the nurseries produce healthy and high-survival-rate plants.
How are the women’s groups registered under the scheme?
Women Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups are registered at the Divisional Forest Rights Office of the respective forest division.
What kind of training or technical support is provided?
The Forest Department provides technical training, guidance, and a nursery manual to help women farmers understand nursery development & plant care.
How does the Forest Department purchase plants from the nurseries?
Once the saplings are ready, the Forest Department purchases the plants species-wise from the women’s group based on a pre-signed agreement between the department and the Self-Help Group.
How is the grant released to the women’s groups?
After the group procures the necessary materials for nursery development, the department releases the grant in installments directly into the group’s bank account.