The Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme was launched by the Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand to promote tree plantation on private lands. The scheme aims to enhance farmers’ income, conserve the environment, and reduce pressure on notified forests by encouraging farmers to plant trees with incentives covering 75% of plantation and maintenance costs over three years.
Objectives:
• Increase green cover and maintain environmental balance
• Promote groundwater conservation through afforestation
• Encourage forest produce in private sectors, reducing pressure on notified forests
• Enhance farmers’ income by planting trees on their land
• Boost afforestation with public participation
Benefits
• Incentive Amount (if beneficiary plants trees):
– Wood Species:
• First Year:
– Fruitful: ₹52.67 per plant (1st Installment: ₹42.14, 2nd Installment: ₹10.53)
– Other: ₹165.90 per plant (1st Installment: ₹132.72, 2nd Installment: ₹33.18)
• Second Year:
– Fruitful: ₹11.89 per plant
– Other: ₹18.30 per plant
• Third Year:
– Fruitful: ₹14.64 per plant
– Other: ₹25.43 per plant
• Total Amount:
– Fruitful: ₹79.20 per plant
– Other: ₹209.63 per plant
• Incentive Amount (if Forest Department supplies plants):
– Wood Species:
• First Year:
– Fruitful: ₹37.67 per plant
– Other: ₹120.90 per plant
• Second Year:
– Fruitful: ₹11.89 per plant
– Other: ₹18.30 per plant
• Third Year:
– Fruitful: ₹14.64 per plant
– Other: ₹25.43 per plant
• Total Amount:
– Fruitful: ₹64.20 per plant
– Other: ₹164.63 per plant
Note: Beneficiaries receive 75% of the cost incurred as per the approved plantation rate.
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a Farmer.
• Landowners with verifiable land records (minimum 0.5 acres, maximum 50 acres).
• Individual or Joint Farmers are eligible.
Application Process
Offline / Online Process
• Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the district forest division office during office hours to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form or download it online.
• Step 2: Fill in all mandatory fields and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
• Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the district forest division office.
• Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment with essential details such as the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photo
• Cancel Cheque
• Land Ownership Proof
• Circle Officer’s Report
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Consent Form for Joint Plantation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Yojana?
A: It is a scheme to promote tree plantation on private lands in Jharkhand, enhancing farmers’ income and conserving the environment.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Farmers with verifiable land records (minimum 0.5 acres to maximum 50 acres) can apply.
Q: What is the minimum land requirement?
A: A minimum of 0.5 acres is required.
Q: What tree species can be planted?
A: The scheme supports various wood species including fruitful and other varieties as specified in the incentive table.
Q: How much financial assistance is provided?
A: Assistance covers 75% of plantation and maintenance costs, with incentive amounts disbursed over three years based on plant survival.
Q: How to apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted offline at the district forest division office or downloaded online.
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Applications are reviewed at the district forest division office, and a receipt/acknowledgment is issued upon submission.
Q: What is the role of forest officials?
A: They issue application forms, verify documents, and process applications for subsidy disbursement.
Q: What is the timeline for incentive claims?
A: Incentives are claimed over a three-year period as per the scheme’s schedule.
Q: Is there a cap on the plantation area?
A: Yes, the scheme applies to land holdings between 0.5 acres and 50 acres.
Q: What is the scheme’s focus area?
A: The focus is on afforestation and environmental conservation on private lands in Jharkhand.
Q: Can joint plantation be done?
A: Yes, joint farmers can apply as a farmer family (husband-wife and minor child).
Q: How are trees monitored?
A: Tree survival and maintenance are monitored by forest officials and through periodic field inspections.
Q: How to access approved tree saplings?
A: Approved saplings are provided by the Forest Department or as per the scheme’s provisions.