Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana

Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana is a state-led scheme in Chhattisgarh that encourages farmers, forest rights holders, Gram Panchayats and Joint Forest Management Committees to move from traditional paddy farming to commercial tree plantation. The scheme offers financial support of ₹10,000 per acre and remains open for new registration in 2026.

This scheme supports environmental conservation while helping farmers earn more through tree plantation. Registration is open for the current year, and eligible people can apply through the Chhattisgarh Forest Department. The scheme is a good way to turn farmland into a greener and more profitable asset.

Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana - Introduction

Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana promotes commercial and industrial timber species on private land, forest rights land, government land, and revenue land held by Gram Panchayats and forest management committees. The main aim is to reduce pressure on natural forests, raise green cover, and improve farmer income through tree plantation.

Here is why this scheme matters for Chhattisgarh:

• Shifting toward commercial or industrial timber species reduces the need to cut natural forest trees.
• Planting trees helps fight climate change by improving local green cover across the state.
• Farmers can raise their earnings over time by adopting sustainable agroforestry practices.
• More trees support water conservation, flood control, and groundwater recharge.
• The scheme creates local jobs while meeting the wood demand of industries.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives a steady cash support to people who switch to commercial plantation. The assistance amount is the same for all eligible categories.

For example, if a farmer plants trees on a one-acre plot instead of paddy, they receive ₹10,000 every year for three years, which adds up to ₹30,000 per acre in total, provided the plantation survives and grows well.

Eligibility

People can apply if they fall under any of these categories:

1. Farmers in Chhattisgarh who grew paddy and sold it to the government during the 2020 Kharif season.
2. Forest rights holders who sold paddy to the government last year and now want to plant trees on their land instead.
3. Forest rights holders who want to start tree plantation on their land for the first time.
4. Gram Panchayats and Joint Forest Management Committees that want to use revenue land for commercial plantation.

Only residents of Chhattisgarh can take part in this scheme. People from other states are not eligible.

Application Process

The application process for this scheme is offline. Here are the steps to follow:

STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Chhattisgarh Forest Department office in your district and ask for the Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana registration form.

STEP 2 - Download the correct application form based on your category. Farmers and forest rights holders can use the Forest Rights holder form, while committees and panchayats can use the Joint Forest Management Committee form or the Gram Panchayat form.

STEP 3 - Fill the form with accurate details such as name, address, land details, and bank account number. Any mistake can lead to rejection of the application.

STEP 4 - Attach photocopies of all the required documents with the form.

STEP 5 - Submit the completed application package to the Forest Department office and collect the acknowledgement slip. Keep this slip safe for future reference.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before applying:

• Aadhaar Card of the applicant
• Valid address proof to show Chhattisgarh residency
• Income certificate
• Active mobile number
• Bank passbook for direct payment transfer
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Land papers such as khasra, khatauni, or patta copy

References

Find more details and official guidelines here:

• Official Scheme Portal
• Scheme Guidelines
• Application Form for Forest Rights Holders
• Application Form for JFMC
• Application Form for Gram Panchayats
• Check Application Status

FAQ's

What is Mukhyamantri Vriksharopan Protsahan Yojana?

This scheme supports environmental conservation and helps farmers earn more by promoting tree plantation in Chhattisgarh.

What are the benefits I will receive?

Eligible participants receive a cash support of ₹10,000 per acre per year for up to three years, which comes to ₹30,000 per acre in total.

Can residents from other states participate?

No, this scheme is only for residents of Chhattisgarh.

Who is eligible to apply for this?

Farmers who sold paddy to the government in 2020, forest rights holders, and local bodies like Gram Panchayats and Joint Forest Management Committees are eligible.

How do I start the application process?

Fill the relevant registration form available on the official website and submit it to the nearest Forest Department office in your district.

Are my documents verified?

Yes, make sure all documents like Aadhaar, bank passbook, and proof of land or residency are attached with the form for successful verification.