About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing among farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance, technical support, and organized cluster-based sericulture activities to enhance their income and livelihood.
The scheme “Silk Tree Plantation” was launched by the Department of Sericulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to promote mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing among farmers in Uttarakhand by providing financial assistance, technical support, and organized cluster-based sericulture activities to enhance their income and livelihood.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Silk Tree Plantation (STP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Department Of Sericulture |
| 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
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
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, selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of Rs. 17,244/- for silk tree plantations, and 2-silk trees are provided free of cost by the department.
Who qualifies
- The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The beneficiary must belong to a cluster or group.
- In mountainous areas, a minimum of 25 farmers is required for a cluster, while in plain areas, at least 50 farmers are mandatory.
- The beneficiaries in the group must have land available for the plantation of at least 300 plants.
- Silkworm rearing is conducted under departmental supervision. Therefore, clusters must be selected within a 15–20 km radius of departmental silkworm farms. If the distance exceeds this, the selected group must provide one acre of land for a collective rearing center and may conduct silkworm rearing after receiving training.
- Priority is given to farmers who already practice sericulture or those who have mulberry saplings available. Mulberry silkworm rearing can be carried out up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, although warmer valley areas are more suitable for this activity.
- The department has not specified any particular regions for silkworm rearing; however, most state-run sericulture farms were established in locations where mulberry silk production is feasible.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Interested beneficiaries are selected through publicity seminars and meetings organized in the area by representatives of cooperative societies or silk self-help groups affiliated with the Chowki centers and center/range in-charges.
- Upon receiving a cluster proposal in a specific area, an expert committee conducts a field inspection to determine whether the area is suitable for silkworm plantations. Based on the recommendations of the inspection, mulberry plantations and other activities are carried out in accordance with the plan’s guidelines, with technical assistance from departmental personnel.
- To prepare the Project Implementation Sheet (PIS) of the selected beneficiaries, documents such as voter ID/ration card, bank account details, land ownership documents, and photographs of the plantation area are collected. Subsequently, tree planting and other activities are completed under departmental supervision, and grant funds are disbursed to farmers based on the work completed.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
The official listing gives no last date, so check the official portal for the current status before applying. Priority is given to farmers already practicing sericulture or those with mulberry saplings.
How is a beneficiary cluster defined?
A cluster consists of a minimum of 25 farmers in mountainous areas and 50 farmers in plain areas, with each cluster having land for at least 300 plants.
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Selected farmers in a cluster receive a grant of Rs. 17,244 for silk tree plantations.
How is silkworm rearing conducted?
Silkworm rearing is carried out under departmental supervision in the Chowki centers or on individual farms within 15–20 km of departmental silkworm farms.
What is the suitable altitude for mulberry sericulture?
Mulberry sericulture can be practiced up to an altitude of 4,000 feet, with warm valley areas being most suitable.
Are there any specific areas selected for sericulture by the department?
No, the department has not designated specific areas, but most state-run silkworm farms are established where mulberry sericulture is feasible.
How are beneficiaries selected?
Beneficiaries are selected through publicity seminars and meetings organized by representatives of cooperative societies or silk self-help groups affiliated with Chowki centers.
Who provides technical assistance during plantation and silkworm rearing?
All activities are carried out with the technical assistance of departmental personnel.
When are grant funds disbursed to farmers?
Grant funds are provided after completion of plantation and silkworm rearing work, under supervision and verification by departmental staff.
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