Mahila Nursery Yojana
Mahila Nursery Yojana (महिला नर्सरी योजना)
The Mahila Nursery Yojana is an initiative by the Government of Uttarakhand aimed at empowering women's groups by establishing nurseries. This scheme provides essential resources, including high-quality seedlings, financial grants, and comprehensive training, to ensure successful nursery management and operation.
Overview of the Scheme
Launched by the Department of Forest, Government of Uttarakhand, the Mahila Nursery Yojana encourages the establishment of nurseries run by women's groups. The initiative focuses on supplying premium saplings sourced from certified nurseries, alongside a fixed grant for operational costs. Additionally, the scheme encompasses technical assistance and training programs to equip women with the necessary skills for effective nursery management. The Department also enters into contracts to purchase the plants cultivated by these women-run nurseries.
Key Benefits
- The scheme facilitates the establishment of nurseries by women's groups.
- High-quality seeds are sourced from Silvahill or Silvasal.
- A fixed grant is provided to cover the necessary resources for nursery operations.
- Participants receive technical support and training to enhance their skills.
- The Department of Forest procures plants cultivated in these nurseries on a contractual basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must belong to a Women Self-Help Group (SHG), Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group based in Uttarakhand.
Application Process
How to Apply
To apply for the Mahila Nursery Yojana, follow these steps:
- Women Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups must register at the Divisional Forest Rights Office.
- Participating women will receive a nursery manual along with technical guidance to assist in establishing the nursery.
- Required documents for registration include:
- Khatauni of the proposed nursery site
- Proposal from the women’s group meeting
- Mobile number
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Once the saplings are ready for sale, the Forest Department will purchase them based on the agreement established with the Self-Help Group.
- After the group acquires the necessary materials to set up the nursery, the Department will disburse the grant in installments to the account of the Self-Help Group.
Official Source
For more information, visit myScheme.gov.in.
Meta Information
- Eligibility: The applicant must be a Women Self-Help Group, Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group from Uttarakhand.
- Benefits: Women’s groups can establish nurseries with high-quality seeds from Silvahill or Silvasal, receive financial grants, and benefit from technical support and training. The Department also contracts to purchase plants grown in these nurseries.
- How to Apply: Apply offline at the Divisional Forest Rights Office, submit required documents, and receive technical guidance for nursery development.
- Documents Required: Khatauni, proposal, mobile number, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a Women Self-Help Group, Mahila Mangal Dal, or a Local Women’s Group from Uttarakhand.
Benefits
Under this scheme, women’s groups are enabled to establish nurseries. High-quality seeds are procured from Silvahill or Silvasal, and the resources required for nursery operations are provided through a fixed grant. Technical support and training are also provided.
Department purchases the plants grown by women in these nurseries on a contract basis.
Application Process
Apply OfflineWomen Self-Help Groups, Mahila Mangal Dals, and local women’s groups will be registered at the Divisional Forest Rights Office. Women farmers will be provided with a copy of the nursery manual and technical guidance for developing the nursery.
For registration, the following documents are required: Khatauni of the proposed nursery site, proposal of the women’s group meeting, mobile number, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook.
Once the saplings in the nursery are ready, the Forest Department purchases them species-wise from the group as per the agreement between the Self-Help Group and the Forest Department.
After the group purchases the necessary materials for establishing the nursery, the Department releases the grant in installments into the account of the Self-Help Group.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Mahila Nursery Yojana |
| Short Title | MNY |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Women and Child |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | Female |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |