Farmers in the Rampur district seeking to expand into horticulture and allied agricultural enterprises can now access government financial backing. Under the Chief Minister State Horticultural Mission Scheme, eligible cultivators are entitled to a financial subsidy of up to 40 percent on project expenses. District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi confirmed that work targets across multiple categories have been allocated to the district, setting September 30 as the final date to submit applications.
Incentives for Aromatic Crops, Banana Saplings, and Beekeeping
The development scheme spans a wide range of specialized agricultural projects designed to boost farm revenue. Cultivators can obtain financial support for sowing medicinal plants and growing aromatic crops. The program also funds the planting of banana saplings prepared using new cultivation techniques, field mulching for soil protection, and the adoption of eco friendly light covers to shield delicate standing crops. Smallholders interested in commercial mushroom production can secure funds to establish low cost growing units, while prospective honey producers can utilize the aid to set up beekeeping operations.
Crop Protection Fencing and Farm Mechanization Support
Preventing animal and external damage to fields remains a critical operational priority for growers. To address this, the scheme assists farmers in setting up wire and physical fencing around their agricultural perimeters. In addition, subsidies are allocated for essential field machinery, specifically power tillers and power knapsack sprayers. According to the horticulture department, electrically powered machinery will be granted priority consideration during evaluations. Cultivators seeking electric equipment must attach an official price quotation along with their application forms so that authorities can verify the machinery specifications and true market cost.
Application Procedure via DBT Portal and Physical Offices
Applicants must assemble a defined set of records to prove eligibility and claim the benefit. These mandatory documents include an Aadhaar card, revenue land records or khatauni, bank passbook copies, and recent photographs. Registration is accessible online through the horticulture department DBT portal. Alternatively, growers can submit paperwork in person by visiting the office of the Superintendent of Government Gardens, located at the fort area in Rampur. District Magistrate Ajay Kumar Dwivedi emphasized having all official paperwork fully verified in advance to avoid technical rejection during processing.
Target Allocation Based on Early Submissions
The departmental administration noted that scheme benefits will be distributed under a first come, first served mechanism among eligible applicants. Because the district works within fixed target allocations for each category, early registrants will receive processing priority against the assigned quotas. Growers are advised not to delay until the closing date of September 30 to submit their files. For further technical clarification or procedural support with documentation, cultivators can reach out directly to the scheme in charge at the Superintendent of Government Gardens office inside the Rampur fort complex.
