About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to encourage farmers to adopt the cultivation of commercially valuable aromatic crops such as lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur & sandalwood by providing financial assistance to them.
The “Grant Scheme for Cultivation of Aromatic Plants” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote the cultivation and expansion of aromatic plant species across the state by providing financial assistance to farmers.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Grant Scheme for Cultivation of Aromatic Plants – Centre for Aromatic Plants (GSCAP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Horticulture Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | capuk.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Centre For Aromatic Plants, Selaqui, Dehradun |
|---|---|
| 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
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, the maximum grant limit for any individual farmer shall be Rs. 1.00 lakh or the grant amount admissible for the cultivation of up to 2 hectares of land (based on the survival rate of plants), whichever is less.
- The grant is provided for the cultivation of nine selected aromatic crops, namely aromatic grasses (lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, etc.), damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur, and sandalwood, undertaken by the farmer at his or her own expense.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a farmer.
- The farmer must either legally own agricultural land or have leased land for a minimum period of 10 years.
- The nine selected species eligible for the grant must have been cultivated by the farmer at their own expense.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
To apply for under the grant scheme, a farmer must submit an application addressed to the Director, Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, either by post or in person at the CAP headquarters. The application should be accompanied by land records, Aadhaar card, and mobile number.
After receiving the application, CAP field personnel will conduct a field inspection of the applicant’s land. Based on the region’s agro-climatic conditions, they will recommend suitable aromatic crops from the nine species selected under the scheme and submit their report to the Director, CAP.
Upon approval, the farmer will begin cultivation of the recommended crops at their own expense. It is mandatory for the farmer to register with the CAP office within three months of starting aromatic cultivation. Within six months of receiving the registration form or registration number, the farmer must apply to the CAP office for the first installment of the subsidy in the prescribed format, along with bank account details. The application format can be downloaded from the CAP website (www.capuk.in).
After receiving the application, a committee headed by the District Coordinator will conduct another field inspection in the presence of the farmer and recommend the grant based on the actual cultivated area. The Grant Approval Committee at the Director level will then scrutinize and approve the grant applications.
Finally, 75% of the approved amount will be transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account by CAP as the first installment, and the remaining 25% will be released in the third year of aromatic cultivation, subject to plant survival verification. The application for the remaining 25% grant must be submitted following the same procedure as above.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for this scheme?
Only residents of Uttarakhand who are farmers and either own agricultural land or have leased land for at least 10 years can apply.
What is the maximum grant amount available under this scheme?
Each eligible farmer can receive a maximum grant of Rs. 1.00 lakh or the grant amount applicable for the cultivation of up to 2 hectares, whichever is less.
How many crops are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers nine selected aromatic crops. Eligible crops include aromatic grasses (lemongrass, citronella, palmarosa, khus, etc.), damask rose, mint (except Japanese mint), geranium, black cumin, rosemary, bay leaf, timur, and sandalwood.
Is it necessary to cultivate the crops at the farmer’s own expense?
Yes. The farmer must cultivate the selected aromatic crops at their own expense before receiving the grant.
How can a farmer apply for the scheme?
The farmer must submit a written application addressed to the Director, Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP) or submit it in person at the CAP headquarters in Dehradun.
What happens after the application is submitted?
After submission, CAP field personnel will inspect the farmer’s land and recommend suitable crops based on local climatic conditions to the Director, CAP.
What should the farmer do after receiving approval?
Once approved, the farmer should begin cultivation of the recommended crops at their own expense and register with CAP within three months of starting cultivation.
When can the farmer apply for the first installment of the grant?
The farmer can apply for the first installment within six months of registration by submitting the prescribed application form along with bank details to CAP.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 231) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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