- Medicinal Cultivation Scheme offers Maharashtra farmers a grant of Rs 4.40 crore for medicinal plant farming.
- Farmers can get subsidies ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per hectare.
- The application process will be available soon on the Mahadibti portal, with links to National AYUSH Mission and MNREGA benefits.
Farmers in Maharashtra now have a great chance to increase their income through the Medicinal Cultivation Scheme. This new government scheme offers a Rs 4.40 crore grant to encourage medicinal and aromatic plant farming. Under this scheme, farmers can get subsidies from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per hectare, helping you try out profitable alternatives to traditional crops.
Financial Support and Benefits Under Medicinal Cultivation Scheme
The central government has approved Rs 4.40 crore for Maharashtra under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission, specifically for growing medicinal and aromatic plants. This grant offers farmers a subsidy of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.5 lakh per hectare, encouraging them to grow medicinal plants. This fresh scheme brings new hope to farmers looking for more ways to earn, reviving the earlier medicinal plantation program that stopped in 2021–22.
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Medicinal Plant Varieties Eligible for Subsidy
Sixteen types of medicinal trees have been approved for subsidies as part of the scheme. These popular medicinal and aromatic trees have good market demand and traditional uses. Growing these plants can give farmers higher profits and support sustainable farming. Officials suggest farmers plan carefully and pick the right species for their land to get the best benefits.
| Scheme Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Grant Approved | Rs 4.40 Crore for Maharashtra |
| Subsidy per Hectare | Rs 50,000 – Rs 1,50,000 |
| Eligible Plant Species | 16 Medicinal Tree Species |
How to Apply for the Medicinal Cultivation Scheme
Farmers who want to benefit from this scheme will soon be able to apply on the Mahadibti portal. The start date for applications hasn’t been announced yet, so keep an eye out and get your documents ready. The scheme aims to make the application process simple to encourage more farmers to join.
Integration with Other Government Initiatives
This scheme connects well with the National AYUSH Mission, which supports the growth of medicinal plants across India. Also, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) now supports medicinal plant farming on private land under the ‘Amrit Mahotsavi Tree Plantation Program’. This cooperation lets farmers use multiple schemes to increase their income and job options through medicinal and aromatic plant farming.
With the Medicinal Cultivation Scheme active again, Maharashtra’s farmers have strong support to diversify their farming in sustainable ways. Keep an eye on official announcements for application updates and make the most of this promising scheme.