Kisan Vriksha Mitra Yojana

About This Scheme

The scheme "Kisan Vriksha Mitra Yojana" by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change, Government of Chhattisgarh, aims to promote commercial tree plantation on private lands of farmers and other stakeholders. The scheme seeks to increase farmers' income, reduce the financial burden on the government, and generate employment opportunities. Eligible beneficiaries include farmers, private educational institutions, private trusts, panchayats, and leased landholders. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change in collaboration with private companies and supportive organizations.

What You Get

As set out by Government of India.

• Financial Assistance
• 100% financial assistance for plantation on up to 5 acres of land (maximum 5,000 plants).
• 50% financial assistance for plantation on more than 5 acres of land (maximum 1,000 plants per acre).
• 50% financial assistance for private educational institutions, private trusts, panchayats, and leased landholders.
• Buyback Assurance
• The government ensures buyback of produce like eucalyptus, bamboo, and other economically beneficial trees at a predetermined support price. The scheme also involves private companies and supportive organizations for financial collaboration and buyback assurance.
• Employment Generation
• The scheme aims to create employment opportunities through plantation activities.
• Mode of Disbursement
• Financial assistance is disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' accounts after verification of plantation work.
• Frequency of Disbursement
• Assistance is provided over three years, with yearly disbursements based on the survival rate of plants.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible if all of these are true for you.

• The following are eligible -
• Farmers with private land.
• Private educational institutions.
• Private trusts.
• Panchayats.
• Leased landholders.
• Priority is given to farmers and stakeholders who are willing to plant commercially viable tree species like eucalyptus, bamboo, and others.

Final eligibility is decided by the government department handling this scheme.

Who Cannot Apply?

Applications are commonly rejected for these reasons, so check them before you start.

• Land under compensatory afforestation as per the Forest Conservation Act is not eligible for benefits under this scheme.

Required Documents

myScheme, Government of India does not list the documents for this scheme. The department's own website often does - check the official links below before you set off, or ask at the office where you apply.

How to Apply

1. 1 The Interested parties should contact the regional offices of the Forest and Climate Change Department. Regional staff and representatives will engage with potential applicants to confirm their willingness to participate.
2. 2 Submit the application form along with required documents to the nearest forest office. The forest department will verify the land and documents submitted by the applicant.
3. 3 Upon successful verification, the application will be approved, and the beneficiary will be notified.
4. 4 The beneficiary will carry out the plantation as per the guidelines provided by the department.
5. 5 Upon verifying eligibility and project feasibility, financial aid (as outlined) is provided either fully or partially, based on land size and category.

Official Documents and Links

Published by the department that runs this scheme.

• Guidelines