Aushadhi Avam Sugandhit Fasal Shetra Vistar in Shimla
AASFSV
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Guidance for businesses in Shimla
Under the Scheme, the aim is to increase production and productivity by expanding the area of quality, high-yielding, short-duration medicinal and aromatic species.
At a glance
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- Amla
- 2
- Ashvagandha
- 3
- Bell (Bael)
- 4
- Koliyas
- 7
- Saphed moosalee
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- Sarpagandha
- 9
- Sataavar
- 10
- Tulasi
Benefits
The following subsidy is given to the beneficiary farmers on the production of medicinal and aromatic crops:
1. Amla — ₹65,000/- per hectare, 20% grant eligibility, ₹13,000/- grant amount.
2. Ashvagandha — ₹25,000/- per hectare, ₹5,000/- grant amount.
3. Bell (Bael) — ₹40,000/- per hectare, 50% grant eligibility, ₹20,000/- grant amount.
4. Koliyas — ₹43,000/- per hectare, ₹8,600/- grant amount.
5. Gudamaar, 6. Kaalamegh — selected crops.
7. Saphed moosalee (Safed Musli) — ₹3,12,500/- per hectare, ₹62,500/- grant amount.
8. Sarpagandha — ₹31,250/- per hectare.
9. Sataavar (Satavar) — ₹12,500/- per hectare.
10. Tulasi (Tulsi) — ₹30,000/- per hectare, ₹6,000/- grant amount.
Eligibility
- This scheme will be applicable for all sections.
- Farmers who have obtained forest rights certificates will also be eligible to avail the benefits.
- The grant will be payable only once to a farmer.
- A farmer can do farming for the first time in as much area as he wants, but the grant will be payable for minimum 0.25 hectare and maximum 2.00 hectare.
Documents required
- Photo.
- Aadhaar Card.
- Khasra Number/B1/Copy of Forest Patta.
- Bank Passbook.
- Birth Certificate.
How to apply
- 1
Applicants have to visit the official portal.
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Click on "New Registration".
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Enter your mobile number and click on OTP Send.
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Now fill in the details and upload the documents.
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After filling in all the information and uploading the document, click on the submit button.
About the scheme
Aushadhi Avam Sugandhit Fasal Shetra Vistar is a scheme to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants. It increases production and productivity by expanding the area of quality, high-yielding, short-duration medicinal and aromatic species — giving farmers a 20% to 50% subsidy for expanding the area of medicinal and aromatic crops suitable to their area.
Why it matters
- Subsidy Support:
- 20% to 50% subsidy on medicinal/aromatic crops.
- High-Value Crops:
- Amla, Ashwagandha, Bael, Safed Musli, Tulsi and more.
- Inclusive:
- Applicable for all sections, including forest-rights holders.
- Productivity:
- Expands the area of quality, high-yielding species.
Focus areas
- Medicinal Crops:
- Amla, Ashwagandha, Sarpagandha, Safed Musli.
- Aromatic Crops:
- Tulsi and other aromatic species.
- Area Expansion:
- Increasing cultivated area per farmer.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme helps farmers move into high-value medicinal and aromatic crops with a one-time 20–50% subsidy on area expansion. If you are a farmer (including a forest-rights holder) ready to cultivate 0.25–2.00 hectare of the selected crops, this scheme can support your venture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aushadhi Avam Sugandhit Fasal Shetra Vistar?
Aushadhi Avam Sugandhit Fasal Shetra Vistar scheme to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants. According to the scheme, farmers are given 20 to 50 percent subsidy for expanding the area of medicinal and aromatic crops suitable to the area.
Is there any selected crops under the scheme?
Yes, there are Selected crops Bael, Sarpagandha, Kalmegh, Safed Musli, Amla, Ashwagandha, Satavar, Tulsi, Coleus Gudmar, and Stevia.
Can farmer get the scheme benefits more than once ?
No, only once.
What documents are required ?
1. Photo. 2. Aadhaar Card. 3. Khasra Number/B1/Copy of Forest Patta. 4. Bank Passbook. 5. Birth Certificate.
How to get the scheme benefits?
Step 1: Applicants have to visit the official portal. Step 2: Click on "New Registration ". Step 3: Enter your mobile number and click on OTP Send. Step 4: Now Fill in the details and upload the documents. Step 5: After, fill in all the information and upload the document click on the submit button.
What is the minimum land area a farmer must cultivate to receive the grant amount ?
The grant will be payable for minimum 0.25 hectare and maximum 2.00 hectare.
Can forest rights certificate holder farmers also eligible for the scheme benefit?
Farmers who have obtained forest rights certificate will also be eligible to avail the benefits.
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