Question: Am I eligible for Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane:

criteria for this scheme This scheme is open to farmers belonging to all communities.Applicant must have Pahani of the land
where planting is being proposed.Registration should be done before the commencement of the rainy season (by the end of May).The
following species of trees are not eligible for payment of incentive amount- Eucalyptus, Acacia, Silver Oak (if planted in coffee estate),
Casuarina, Cassia siamea (Seemetangadi), Gliricidia, Sesbania, Erythrina, Rubber, Subabul, Coconut, Arecanut, Orange, all types of
citrus species and grafted mangoï»¿The following documents are required while applying for this schemeCopy of Aadhaar Card
Passport-sized photograph of the applicantPahani of the land where planting is being proposedHand-sketch of the land Details of
seedlings(species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.)Details of the applicantâ€™s bank accountï»¿BenefitsFarmers are
provided seedlings at subsidized rates from the nearest nurseries of the Forest Department for planting in their lands. The farmers are
paid an amount of Rs 35 as an incentive for every surviving seedling at the end of the first year. A sum of Rs 40 and Rs 50 per seedling
is provided for each surviving seedling after the completion of the second and third year respectively. Apart from getting the financial
incentive, the farmers are entitled to get handsome returns from the grown-up trees in various forms such as fruits, seeds, fodder,
firewood, pole, timber, etc.ï»¿ï»¿EligibilityThis scheme is open to farmers belonging to all communities.Applicant must have Pahani of
the land where planting is being proposed.Registration should be done before the commencement of the rainy season (by the end of
May).ï»¿ï»¿ExclusionsThe following species of trees are not eligible for payment of incentive amount- Eucalyptus, Acacia, Silver Oak
(if planted in coffee estate), Casuarina, Cassia siamea (Seemetangadi), Gliricidia, Sesbania, Erythrina, Rubber, Subabul, Coconut,
Arecanut, Orange, all types of citrus species and grafted mango.Application ProcessOfflineStep 01: Visit the nearest Range Forest Office
and obtain the prescribed Application Form.ï»¿Step 02: The following details should be provided in the Application-name, address, and
passport-sized photograph of the applicant, Pahani of the land where planting is being proposed, Hand-sketch of the land, Details of
seedlings (species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.), and Details of applicantâ€™s bank account. ï»¿Step 03: A registration
fee of Rs 10/- should accompany the application.ï»¿Step 04:After registration, the applicant should visit the nearby nursery and obtain
the seedlings on payment of the following subsidized rates. â€¢ Re 1/- for each seedling in poly-bags of size 5â€​x8â€​ and 6â€​x9â€​ â€¢
Rs 3/- for each seedling in poly-bags of size 8â€​x12â€​ â€¢ Rs 5/- for each seedling in poly-bag of size 10â€​x16â€​ and 14â€​x
20â€​.ï»¿Documents RequiredCopy of AadhaarPassport -sized photograph of the applicantPahani of the land where planting is being
proposedHand-sketch of the land Details of seedlings(species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.)Details of the applicantâ€™s
bank accountFrequently Asked QuestionsWho will get the benefits under this scheme?The farmers of Karnataka state will get benefits
under this scheme.What benefits Are given to farmers?Farmers are provided seedlings at subsidized rates from the nearest nurseries of
the Forest Department for planting in their lands. Apart from this, monetary benefit is also given to them for each surviving plant.How
much amount is given as an incentive?The farmers are paid an amount of Rs 35 as an incentive for every surviving seedling at the end of
the first year. A sum of Rs 40 and Rs 50 per seedling is provided for each surviving seedling after the completion of the second and third
year respectively. Is there any provision for training under this scheme?No, training is not a part of this scheme.What can be done if
seedlings applied for are not available in the nearby nursery?In case the seedlings which had been applied for are not available in the
nearby nursery, a written endorsement to that effect should be obtained from the concerned in-charge staff of the nursery. The seedlings
may be obtained from another nursery of the range or the division, where such seedlings are available, by producing the written
endorsement. In case applicant fails to obtain the seedlings from any nursery, the Forest Department would raise the seedlings during the
same year and arrange to supply in the next rainy season. Is this scheme only for farmers?Yes, this scheme is only for the farmers, they
need to present the Pahani in order to receive the benefits under the scheme.Which species of trees are not eligible for payment of
incentive amount under this scheme?Eucalyptus, Acacia, Silver Oak (if planted in coffee estate), Casuarina, Cassia siamea
(Seemetangadi), Gliricidia, Sesbania, Erythrina, Rubber, Subabul, Coconut, Arecanut, Orange, all types of citrus species and grafted
mango.How to submit an application for this Scheme?You may submit an application for this Scheme by visiting your nearest Range
Forest Office. Is there an online application link for this Scheme?No, currently, the application can only be done offline.What are the
required documents?Copy of Aadhaar, Passport- sized photograph of the applicant, Pahani of the land where planting is being proposed,
Hand-sketch of the land, Details of seedlings (species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.) and, Details of applicantâ€™s bank
account.How to obtain Pahani (RTC)?Pahani (RTC) can be obtained online through this link - https://landrecords.karnataka.gov.in/ How
can I track the application status?For this, you may have to visit your nearest Range Forest Office.Sources And ReferencesScheme