Horticulture & Organic InputsCentrally Sponsored (Shared)Mode: State Agriculture Office
Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF): Har Medh Par Ped Plantation Subsidy
हर मेढ़ पर पेड़ (कृषि वानिकी योजना ₹70 प्रति पौधा अनुदान)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
Har Medh Par Ped encourages farmers to plant valuable timber and fruit trees on farm boundary bunds, providing substantial long-term wealth alongside annual crop harvests.
Max Subsidy Cap
Up to ₹28,000 per hectare for 400 boundary trees
Small/Marginal Share
₹70 per tree over 4 years (₹35 in Yr 1, ₹15 in Yr 2, ₹10 in Yr 3, ₹10 in Yr 4)
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
1800-180-1551
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | ₹70 per tree over 4 years (₹35 in Yr 1, ₹15 in Yr 2, ₹10 in Yr 3, ₹10 in Yr 4) |
| Women Farmers | Priority nursery supply & incentive |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Free sapling distribution under tribal sub-plan |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | ₹70 per tree incentive up to statutory limits |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Farmers possessing agricultural land with established boundary bunds.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Apply through Block Agriculture Officer (SADO) or state forest/agriculture DBT portal.
- 2Receive approved timber/fruit saplings from government nursery.
- 3Plant along farm perimeter bunds.
- 4Annual physical audit verifies 70%+ survival rate; incentive credited via DBT.
Required Documents Checklist
7/12 Land extract / Khasra Khatauni
Aadhaar card linked to bank account
Joint field inspection verification
Direct Application Link
SMAF Central Agroforestry Portal
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 1800-180-1551
Top Farmer Benefits
- Creates a long-term timber wealth asset (e.g. Teak/Melia Dubia worth ₹15,000–₹30,000 per mature tree).
- Acts as a natural windbreak, preventing soil erosion without disrupting main field crops.
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Frequently asked questions
₹70 per surviving tree sapling over 4 years for boundary planting (Teak, Sandalwood, Bamboo, Melia Dubia, Shisham) on field bunds. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive ₹70 per tree over 4 years (₹35 in Yr 1, ₹15 in Yr 2, ₹10 in Yr 3, ₹10 in Yr 4), while women and SC/ST farmers receive Priority nursery supply & incentive. The maximum assistance is capped at Up to ₹28,000 per hectare for 400 boundary trees.
Applicants must submit: 7/12 Land extract / Khasra Khatauni, Aadhaar card linked to bank account, Joint field inspection verification. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through SMAF Central Agroforestry Portal (https://smaf.dac.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Farmers possessing agricultural land with established boundary bunds..