DPN Scheme
Decentralized People Nursery Scheme
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States / UT: Gujarat
Ministry / nodal: Forest and Environment Department
Department: Forest and Environment Department
Nodal department: Forest and Environment Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Target beneficiaries: Small Farmers, Marginal Farmers, BPL Farmers, Non-Agricultural Laborers, Schools, Common Citizens
Tags: Agriculture, Afforestation, Financial Assistance, Farmers, BPL, Non-Agricultural Laborers, Schools, Saplings, Gujarat, Government Scheme
Details
The Decentralized People Nursery Scheme aims to support small and marginal farmers, below poverty line farmers, non-agricultural laborers, schools, and common citizens by providing financial assistance for raising saplings. Under this scheme, beneficiaries can raise between ten thousand to twenty thousand saplings, with payments made in three installments at a rate of two rupees and twenty paisa per seedling. Interested individuals must apply in the prescribed format to the Deputy Conservator of Forests through the relevant District Forest Officer, submitting a copy of the location for the nursery, a photograph, and necessary bank account details. Verification of the application will be conducted with the approval of the concerned District Forest Officer from the Office of Social Forestry.
Benefits
- - Financial assistance for raising saplings
- Support for small and marginal farmers, BPL farmers, non-agricultural laborers, schools, and common citizens
- Up to 20,000 saplings can be raised
- Payment in three installments at a rate of ₹2.20 per seedling
- Financial assistance for raising saplings
- Support for small and marginal farmers, BPL farmers, non-agricultural laborers, schools, and common citizens
- Up to 20,000 saplings can be raised
- Payment in three installments at a rate of ₹2.20 per seedling
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include small and marginal farmers, below poverty line farmers, non-agricultural laborers, schools, and common citizens. There are no income limits specified.
Application Process
Online
- Obtain the application form from here.
- Fill out the form and gather required documents: 7/12 Certificate, Aadhar Card, Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque.
- Submit the completed application to the Deputy Conservator of Forests through the concerned District Forest Officer.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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