About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women's groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations.
The scheme "Mahila Nursery Yojana" was launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote nursery establishment by providing women's groups with high-quality seedlings or saplings from certified sources, along with a fixed grant, technical support, and training to ensure effective nursery operations. Department also purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mahila Nursery Yojana (MNY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Uttarakhand Forest Department |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Infra |
|---|---|
| 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)
- 👤Female
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided.
- Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.
Who qualifies
1. The applicant must be a Women Self-Help Group, Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group from Uttarakhand.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Women Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups will be registered at the Divisional Forest Rights Office. Women farmers will be provided with a copy of the nursery manual and technical guidance for developing the nursery.
- For registration, the following documents are required: Khatauni of the proposed nursery site, proposal of the women’s group meeting, mobile number, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.
- Once the saplings in the nursery are ready, the Forest Department purchases them species-wise from the group as per the agreement between the Self-Help Group and the Forest Department.
- After the group purchases the necessary materials for establishing the nursery, the Department releases the grant in installments into the account of the Self-Help Group.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Mahila Mangal Dals, and Local Women’s Groups of Uttarakhand are eligible to apply under this scheme.
What type of assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of fixed grants, high-quality seeds, nursery resources, technical training, and assured plant purchase by the Forest Department.
From where are the seeds obtained for the nurseries?
High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, ensuring that the nurseries produce healthy and high-survival-rate plants.
How are the women’s groups registered under the scheme?
Women Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups are registered at the Divisional Forest Rights Office of the respective forest division.
What kind of training or technical support is provided?
The Forest Department provides technical training, guidance, and a nursery manual to help women farmers understand nursery development & plant care.
How does the Forest Department purchase plants from the nurseries?
Once the saplings are ready, the Forest Department purchases the plants species-wise from the women’s group based on a pre-signed agreement between the department and the Self-Help Group.
How is the grant released to the women’s groups?
After the group procures the necessary materials for nursery development, the department releases the grant in installments directly into the group’s bank account.
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