The "Birsa Harit Gram Yojana" by the Rural Development Department, Government of Jharkhand, promotes afforestation while generating sustainable livelihoods. It supports SC, ST, and...
Plantation of fruit-bearing and fodder trees on common land and private land.
Sustainable livelihood generation for marginalized families.
Employment guarantee of 100 days under MGNREGA.
Usufruct rights over the plantation for beneficiaries.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Primitive Tribes, or be a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant should be a woman-headed household, a person with disabilities, or a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
The applicant should be a small or marginal farmer.
The applicant should possess a MGNREGA job card.
The applicant's livelihood should primarily depend on agriculture.
How to Apply
**Offline**
The interested applicant may visit the local Gram Panchayat or MGNREGA office.
Submit a duly filled application form along with the required documents.
The Gram Sabha will verify and approve the eligible applications.
Upon approval, plantation work will be assigned as per the scheme phase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Birsa Harit Gram Yojana / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Primitive Tribes, or be a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
1. The applicant should be a woman-headed household, a person with disabilities, or a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
1. The appl...
What are the benefits of Birsa Harit Gram Yojana?
1. Plantation of fruit-bearing and fodder trees on common land and private land.
1. Sustainable livelihood generation for marginalized families.
1. Employment guarantee of 100 days under MGNREGA.
1. Usufruct rights over the plantation for beneficiaries.
How to apply online for Birsa Harit Gram Yojana?
**Offline**
1. The interested applicant may visit the local Gram Panchayat or MGNREGA office.
1. Submit a duly filled application form along with the required documents.
1. The Gram Sabha will verify and approve the eligible applications.
1. Upon approval, plantation work will be assigned...