About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to encourage residents of Uttarakhand to plant and protect trees on their private land by providing financial incentives, thereby promoting environmental conservation, increasing green cover, and linking economic benefits with tree plantation.
The scheme “Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan” has been launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to encourage residents of Uttarakhand to plant and protect trees on their private land by providing financial incentives, thereby promoting environmental conservation, increasing green cover, and linking economic benefits with tree plantation.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan (HPHD) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Uttarakhand Forest Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | forest.uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Family |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
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
- Under this scheme, as an incentive for planting fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species on private land, a Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) will be created at the rate of Rs. 300/- per plant and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer.
- Based on the survival and success of the plants, the concerned beneficiary will receive the secured amount in the form of an FDR after three years.
- A maximum of 100 plants per applicant/family will be eligible for this benefit each year.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must have either their own private land or a joint landholding suitable for plantation.
- There is no minimum land area requirement to avail the benefits under this scheme.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Application forms can be obtained free of charge from the office of the Divisional Forest Officer or downloaded from the Forest Department’s website at https://forest.uk.gov.in/. The application form will include details such as the applicant’s name, address, land ownership, area status, and the desired plant species.
- The completed application form must be submitted to the office of the Divisional Forest Officer for the concerned area. A contract will then be signed with the applicant on Rs. 10/- stamp paper.
- Applicants will purchase the saplings at a discounted rate from the Forest Department, the Horticulture Department, or other institutions such as registered Mahila nurseries and Kisan nurseries. The applicant will be responsible for transporting the saplings to the planting site at their own expense. Technical assistance for planting the saplings can be obtained from the Forest Department. The applicant will be responsible for the planting and protection of the saplings.
- After three years of planting, a joint inspection will be carried out by the village head, the Sarpanch of the respective forest panchayat, the Forest Range Officer, and a representative of the Revenue Department to assess the percentage of healthy surviving plants. Based on the inspection report, funds will be disbursed to the applicant’s account by the Forest Range Officer, in proportion to the number of healthy and surviving plants.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Residents of Uttarakhand who have their own private land or are joint landholders are eligible to apply under this scheme.
Is there any restriction on the size of the land for participation?
No, there is no restriction on the size of the land.
What kind of plants can be grown under the scheme?
Fuelwood, fodder, fruit, and timber species can be planted under this scheme.
What financial assistance is provided to the beneficiaries?
An FDR (Fixed Deposit Receipt) of Rs. 300 per plant is created and mortgaged to the Divisional Forest Officer. The secured amount is released to the beneficiary after three years based on plant survival.
How many plants can an applicant or family plant under the scheme?
Each applicant or family can plant a maximum of 100 plants in a year under the scheme.
When will the beneficiary receive the incentive amount?
The incentive amount will be released after three years, depending on the survival and health of the planted saplings as verified during the joint inspection.
From where can applicants obtain the application form?
Application forms can be obtained free of cost from the office of the Divisional Forest Officer or downloaded from the Forest Department’s website https://forest.uk.gov.in/.
Where should the application form be submitted?
The completed application form should be submitted to the office of the Divisional Forest Officer for the respective area.
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. 251) uk.gov.in (PDF)
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