Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy)

Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy) क्या है?

The Karnataka Forest Department launched 'Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY)' in 2011-12 to encourage farmers and the public to increase forest and tree cover by providing subsidized seedlings and monetary incentives for planting

लाभ

Increased forest and tree cover: The main benefit of the Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY) scheme is the promotion of the cooperation of farmers and the general public in the task of increasing forest and tree cover. Subsidized seedlings: Under the scheme, farmers are provided seedlings at subsidized rates from the nearest nurseries of the Forest Department for planting in their lands. Monetary incentive: The farmers are paid an amount of Rs 35 as an incentive for every surviving seedling at the end of the first year, Rs 40 for the second year, and Rs 50 for the third year. Encourages nurturing: The incentive is given to encourage the farmer not only to plant the seedlings but also to nurture them at least for three years. Compensates cost: The total amount of money provided (Rs 125/- per seedling) more than compensates the cost incurred by the farmer in procuring and planting the seedling. Restriction on ineligible species: The scheme has restrictions on ineligible tree species, which helps promote the planting of appropriate tree species and prevents the proliferation of invasive species.

स्तर

State — Karnataka

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Forest Department

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

1. This scheme is open to farmers belonging to all communities. 1. Applicant must have Pahani of the land where planting is being proposed. 1. Registration should be done before the commencement of the rainy season (by the end of May). 1. The following species of trees are not eligible for payment o

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Benefits

Increased forest and tree cover: The main benefit of the Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY) scheme is the promotion of the cooperation of farmers and the general public in the task of increasing forest and tree cover. Subsidized seedlings: Under the scheme, farmers are provided seedlings at subsidized rates from the nearest nurseries of the Forest Department for planting in their lands. Monetary incentive: The farmers are paid an amount of Rs 35 as an incentive for every surviving seedling at the end of the first year, Rs 40 for the second year, and Rs 50 for the third year. Encourages nurturing: The incentive is given to encourage the farmer not only to plant the seedlings but also to nurture them at least for three years. Compensates cost: The total amount of money provided (Rs 125/- per seedling) more than compensates the cost incurred by the farmer in procuring and planting the seedling. Restriction on ineligible species: The scheme has restrictions on ineligible tree species, which helps promote the planting of appropriate tree species and prevents the proliferation of invasive species.

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 01: Visit the nearest Range Forest Office and obtain the prescribed Application Form.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 3

   Step 02: Fill out the application form with the following details- 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 the applicant's bank account.

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 5

   Step 03: Submit the application form along with a registration fee of Rs 10.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 7

   Step 04: Once registered, the applicant should visit the nearby nursery to obtain the seedlings. The seedlings are available at subsidized rates as follows- Re 1/- for each seedling in poly-bags of size 5”x8” and 6”x9”, Rs 3/- for each seedling in poly-bags of size 8”x12”, and Rs 5/- for each seedling in poly-bag of size 10”x16” and 14”x 20”. The farmer can choose the appropriate size of the poly-bag based on the seedling species and size.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.