Provision of Rs 100 crore in the budget for the successful implementation of the scheme.
Farmers will get an income of Rs 15 to 50 thousand per acre annually.
Raipur, 10 March 2023
Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has announced the implementation of “Mukhya Mantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana” in view of the immense possibilities of promoting the commercial use of trees in the state. Under the scheme, with the objective of increasing the income of the farmers, commercial plantation is to be done on their land with the consent of the farmers. For its successful implementation in the state, a provision of Rs 100 crore has been made in the budget presented by Chief Minister Mr. Baghel for the year 2023-24.
After the announcement by Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel to implement “Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana” in Chhattisgarh with the aim of promoting commercial tree plantation, the Forest Department has started preparing for the implementation of Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana in Chhattisgarh and preparations are in full swing . Under the efficient guidance of Forest and Climate Change Minister Mr. Mohammad Akbar and the direction of Mr. Manoj Pingua, Principal Secretary, Forest Department, so far more than 19,000 beneficiaries have been registered for plantation in about 30,000 acres of private land.
This year 12 species of trees will be planted in 30 thousand acres
In this regard, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief of Forest Force Mr. Sanjay Shukla said that under the Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana, 12 types of trees will be planted in 30,000 acres of land in the state this year. Out of these, Clonal Eucalyptus in 17 thousand 182 acres, Rootshoot Teak in 6 thousand 456 acres, Tissue culture in 2 thousand 617 acres, Sandalwood in 1 thousand 462 acres, Melia dubia in 8 hundred 34 acres, Normal bamboo in 7 acres. In 1037 acres, tissue culture bamboo in 607 acres, Rakta Chandan in 126 acres, Amla in 43 acres, Khamar in 40 acres, Shisham in 20 acres and Mahaneem in 20 acres. The target has been set.
Target of planting 15 crore trees in 1 lakh 80 thousand acres in 5 years under Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana
Panchayat and land contract holders can take advantage of this scheme. The state government has set a target of planting 15 crore trees in 36 thousand acres in 1 year and 1 lakh 80 thousand acres in 5 years. Under this scheme, the state government will provide 100 percent subsidy for plantation up to 5 acres and more than 5 acres. Will give 50 percent financial grant for tree plantation. The government will also decide the minimum purchase price for the purchase of identified tree species. Trees of all species planted in 5 years are likely to be worth Rs 10,000 crore when they mature. Through this scheme farmers are expected to earn Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 per acre per year. Apart from this, farmers will also get additional income through carbon credits.
Under the Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana, all interested landowners of all classes will be eligible. Apart from this, government, semi-government and autonomous institutions of government who want to plant on their own land will be eligible. Similarly, private educational institutions, private trusts, non-governmental organizations, panchayats, land contract holders, who want to plant in their land, will be eligible. The main objective of Mukhyamantri Vriksha Sampada Yojana is to promote commercial tree plantation in the state. Under this, after plantation of commercial species on the lands of all the farmers, government, non-government, semi-government, panchayats, or autonomous institutions of the state, a strong market system by making arrangements for the purchase of forest produce at the fixed support price through cooperative institutions, private companies. etc. is to be ensured.
