About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote the cultivation of medicinal and herbal plants (Jadi-Buti) among local farmers and unemployed youth, providing sustainable employment and improving their economic well-being.
The scheme “Bhesaj Krishi Vikas Yojana” is implemented by the Bhesaj Vikas Ikai, Uttarakhand, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. It aims to promote the cultivation of medicinal and herbal plants (Jadi-Buti) among local farmers and unemployed youth, providing sustainable employment and improving their economic well-being.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Bhesaj Krishi Vikas Yojana (Herbal Cultivation Programme) (BKVYHCP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Horticulture Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Bhesaj Vikas Ikai, Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
From the cultivation of medicinal plants, the following estimated profits can be earned:
- Kuth species: Rs. 1,000/- per nali per year
- Kutki species: Rs. 660/- per nali per year
- Big Cardamom species: Rs. 1,120/- per nali per year (from the fourth year onwards)
- Sarpagandha species: Rs. 1,200/- per nali per year
- Tejpata species: Rs. 1,200/- per nali per year (after ten years)
This cultivation provides additional employment to farmers and strengthens their economic condition.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be unemployed.
- The applicant must have at least five Nali of land available.
- The applicant must have an Aadhaar card.
- The applicant must be interested in obtaining employment opportunities through herbal cultivation.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- The District Bhesaj Coordinator, Bhesaj Vikas Ikai, selects residents of designated villages/pattis within the chosen development block who are willing to work in a cluster (10 farmers from 2–3 villages) and wish to cultivate herbs suitable to the local climate and altitude through a training camp. The cluster-wise list of selected participants is sent to headquarters for the demand of saplings as per the action plan. Subsequently, these individuals are ensured to receive saplings from selected nurseries in July–August (rainy season) according to the five-nali standard.
- The District Bhesaj Coordinator then registers the planted saplings with the Herbal Research and Development Institute, Gopeshwar. Three months before harvest, the District Bhesaj Coordinator issues a free challan to any market or pharmacy selling the cultivated species.
Frequently asked 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: Rs. 1,000 per nali per year
- Kutki: Rs. 660 per nali per year
- Big Cardamom: Rs. 1,120 per nali per year (from the 4th year onwards)
- Sarpagandha: Rs. 1,200 per nali per year
- Tejpata: Rs. 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.
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