Sarkari Yojana
Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy)
About Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy)
In 2011-12, the Karnataka Forest Department started the ‘Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY)’ to motivate farmers and the public to expand forest and tree cover. Farmers buy seedlings at subsidized rates to plant on their own land. For every seedling still alive, they are paid an incentive of Rs 35 at the end of the first year, Rs 40 once the second year is over, and Rs 50 once the third year is over, so that they look after the seedlings for at least three years.
At Rs 125/- per seedling, the incentive more than covers what the farmer spends on buying and planting it, and it adds up to a sizeable amount when many seedlings are planted. Beyond this payment, farmers can also earn well from the mature trees through fruits, seeds, fodder, firewood, pole, timber, and other useful products.
Scheme Overview
State Government
01 Dec 2011
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Farmers of every community can join the scheme
Farmers of every community can join the scheme.
The applicant needs the Pahani of the land…
The applicant needs the Pahani of the land on which planting is planned.
Registration must be completed before the rainy season…
Registration must be completed before the rainy season begins (by the end of May).
No incentive is paid for these species
No incentive is paid for these species: Eucalyptus, Acacia, Silver Oak (if planted in coffee estate), Casuarina, Cassia siamea (Seemetangadi), Gliricidia, Sesbania, Erythrina, Rubber, Subabul, Coconut, Arecanut, Orange, all types of citrus species and grafted mango.
The application must be accompanied by a copy…
The application must be accompanied by a copy of the Aadhaar Card, a passport-sized photograph of the applicant, the Pahani of the land proposed for planting, a hand-sketch of the land, seedling details (species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.), and the applicant's bank account details.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An Aadhaar Card copy
An Aadhaar Card copy
The applicant's photograph of passport size
The applicant's photograph of passport size
Pahani of the land proposed for planting
Pahani of the land proposed for planting
A hand-drawn sketch of the land
A hand-drawn sketch of the land
Particulars of the seedlings, such as species, number…
Particulars of the seedlings, such as species, number of seedlings and size of poly-bags
Particulars of the applicant’s bank account
Particulars of the applicant’s bank account.
2011-12-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Krushy Aranya Protsaha Yojane (kapy) through the offline application process outlined below.
Collect the prescribed Application Form from the closest…
Collect the prescribed Application Form from the closest Range Forest Office.
Complete the form with the applicant's name, address…
Complete the form with the applicant's name, address and passport-sized photograph, the Pahani of the land proposed for planting, a hand-sketch of the land, seedling details (species, number of seedlings, size of poly-bags, etc.), and the applicant's bank account details.
Hand in the form together with the registration…
Hand in the form together with the registration fee of Rs 10.
After registration, go to a nearby nursery to…
After registration, go to a nearby nursery to collect seedlings at these subsidized prices: Re 1/- per seedling in 5”x8” and 6”x9” poly-bags, Rs 3/- per seedling in 8”x12” poly-bags, and Rs 5/- per seedling in 10”x16” and 14”x 20” poly-bags. The farmer picks the poly-bag size that suits the species and size of the seedling.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.