Sarkari Yojana
Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme
About Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme
The Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme (CNKGS) sets out to empower marginal farmers and members of the public by encouraging them to grow vegetables and raise livestock at home. By helping people produce their own fresh, healthy food, it aims to build self-reliance and meet nutritional needs. The scheme will be carried out at the district level, guided by the local MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) and Deputy Commissioners.
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Resident of Arunachal Pradesh
Resident of Arunachal Pradesh: Applicants must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh holding valid residence proof such as a ration card, electricity bill or driving licence.
Marginal Farmers
Marginal Farmers: Marginal farmers who own or lease small plots of farmland suitable for a kitchen garden can apply, and may need to show land ownership papers or lease agreements.
General Public
General Public: Members of the public who want to set up a kitchen garden and satisfy the eligibility conditions may also apply.
Availability of Space
Availability of Space: Applicants must have enough space on their premises for a kitchen garden, with adequate land or open area for growing vegetables and keeping livestock.
Commitment and Capability
Commitment and Capability: Applicants should show that they are willing and able to keep the kitchen garden going, giving time and effort to regular care, watering and upkeep.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of Identity
Proof of Identity: a valid identity document like an Aadhaar card, voter ID or PAN card.
Proof of Residence
Proof of Residence: papers confirming the home address, like a ration card, electricity bill or driving licence.
Land Ownership Documents or Lease Agreement
Land Ownership Documents or Lease Agreement: title documents if the applicant owns the land, or a lease agreement if the land is leased.
Bank Account Details
Bank Account Details: the applicant's account number and IFSC code, for scheme-related payments.
Any Other Documents
Any Other Documents: further papers the district authority may ask for during the application, if needed for verification.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Contact District Authority
Contact District Authority: Those interested should approach the district authority concerned, such as the MLA's office or the Deputy Commissioner's office, and express their wish to join the Cluster Nutritional Kitchen Garden Scheme.
Obtain Application Form
Obtain Application Form: The district authority will hand out the application form and scheme guidelines, and applicants should fill in the form carefully and accurately.
Submission of Application
Submission of Application: The filled form and the required documents must be handed to the designated authority within the set time frame. Applicants may wish to keep extra copies of the form and documents for their records.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.