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Spice Area Expansion

The scheme aims to promote and expand the cultivation of high-value spices such as ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic among farmers by providing quality seeds and tubers at a subsidized rate, thereby increasing spice production and enhancing farmers’ income in Uttarakhand.

State Composite

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: Horticulture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Horticulture, Spice, Spice Seeds, Farmer

Details

The “Spice Area Expansion” scheme is implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote and expand the cultivation of high-value spices such as ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic among farmers by providing quality seeds and tubers at a subsidized rate, thereby increasing spice production and enhancing farmers’ income in Uttarakhand.

Benefits

  • - To promote spice cultivation among farmers, spice seeds and tubers (ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic) are provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to ₹15,000/- per hectare. These seeds are available for a maximum of 4 hectares of land
  • For example, if 1 kg of ginger costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- to the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Center, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to obtain the tuber for ₹100/-
  • To promote spice cultivation among farmers, spice seeds and tubers (ginger, chili, turmeric, and garlic) are provided at a 50% subsidy on the total cost, up to ₹15,000/- per hectare. These seeds are available for a maximum of 4 hectares of land.
  • For example, if 1 kg of ginger costs ₹200/-, the farmer pays ₹100/- to the concerned Horticulture Mobile team Center, while the government bears the remaining ₹100/- as a subsidy, allowing the farmer to obtain the tuber for ₹100/-.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be a farmer and hold a Udhyan Card.
  3. The farmer must either own agricultural land or have land on lease.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

  • Application forms can be obtained from the officers or staff at the Horticulture Mobile team Centre. Forms are also available for download from the department’s website: https://shm.uk.gov.in. - For turmeric and ginger, applications should be submitted in February or March. For other crops, applications must be submitted at least one month prior to the sowing date. Land-related documents, such as Khasra and Khatauni, must be submitted along with the application form. For leased land, additional documents including a lease certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, Udhyan Card, bank account details, and mobile number are required.
  • Currently, the application process is offline. Farmers must submit their applications along with the required documents to the Horticulture Mobile team Centre. The application form outlines the farmer’s proposal, and if any assistance is needed in filling out the form, the staff at the respective centre are responsible for providing support.
  • For applications under centrally-sponsored schemes, once the proposal is submitted, the Horticulture Mobile team Centre forwards it to the district level. From there, applications are sent to the state level, and then to the Government of India. After the action plan is approved by the Government of India, targets are communicated back to the district level through the Directorate.
  • For state-sponsored schemes, applications are sent from the Horticulture Mobile team Centre to the district level, and then to the Directorate. Once the Directorate approves the farmers’ proposals, approval or work orders are issued to the districts as per the Government Order.
  • Once a farmer's proposal is approved, the district officer issues an acceptance letter and informs the farmer via phone. The farmer can then purchase spice seeds and tubers from the relevant Horticulture Mobile team Centre at a 50% subsidy. Beneficiaries under the scheme are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to budget availability.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Farmers who own land or have leased land and are holders of a garden/horticulture card are eligible. <br>
What is the subsidy provided under the scheme?
Spice seeds and tubers are provided at a 50% subsidy of the total cost, up to ₹15,000 per hectare. <br>
What is the maximum area eligible for subsidy?
The subsidy is available for a maximum of 4 hectares of land per farmer. <br>
How are the seeds and tubers provided to the farmers?
Seeds and tubers are supplied through the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centres at a 50% subsidized cost. <br>
When should applications for turmeric and ginger be submitted?
Applications for turmeric and ginger should be submitted in February or March. <br>
When should applications for other crops be submitted?
Applications for other spices must be submitted at least one month prior to the sowing date. <br>
What if a farmer has difficulty filling out the application form?
The staff at the respective Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre will assist the farmers in filling out the form. <br>
How are centrally funded scheme applications processed?
After submission, proposals are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district, then state level, and finally to the Government of India. Approved action plans are communicated back to the district level. <br>
How are state-sponsored scheme applications processed?
Applications are sent from the Horticulture Mobile Squad Centre to the district, then to the Directorate. Once approved by the Directorate, work orders are issued to the districts as per the Government Order. <br>
How does a farmer know if their proposal is approved?
The district officer sends an acceptance letter and informs the farmer via phone once the proposal is approved. <br>

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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