Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme is a state scheme of Jharkhand government that helps farmers earn extra income by planting trees on their private land. Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change of Jharkhand manages this scheme and supports eligible landowners with 75% of the plantation and maintenance cost, which makes tree farming profitable for farmers.
Interested farmers can register at the official portal janvan.jharkhand.gov.in, and the forest department also publishes a fresh advertisement in local newspapers every year in September. As of August 2026, the scheme is open for new participation and payments are being made directly into the bank accounts of selected beneficiaries.
Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme - Introduction
Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme was launched by Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change, Government of Jharkhand to increase green cover in the state. Farmers plant trees on their own land, and the scheme gives them 75% share of the plantation and maintenance cost. This helps with groundwater conservation, reduces pressure on notified forests, and creates a long-term income source for landowners.
Plantation can be done in two ways under this scheme: block plantation on a plot of land and linear plantation on the boundary of the field. Plantation work is spread over three years, and the incentive is paid year-wise based on survival of trees. Minimum land limit for a beneficiary is 0.5 acres and the maximum limit is 50 acres.
Objectives of the scheme
Main aims of Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme are:
- Increase green cover across the state and keep the environment balanced.
- Protect groundwater through tree plantation and soil conservation.
- Produce forest products on private land so that pressure on notified forests comes down.
- Improve farmer income by using private land for tree plantation.
- Raise forest cover in the state with public participation.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual farmer |
| Beneficiary State | Jharkhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Benefit Type | Cash incentive of 75% of plantation cost |
| Land Limit | 0.5 acres to 50 acres |
| Payment Mode | Direct bank transfer |
| Nodal Department | Department of Forest, Environment and Climate Change |
Benefits
Government provides an incentive covering 75% of the cost incurred for plantation and maintenance. For example, if a farmer spends ₹100 on tree care, the government supports ₹75 through this scheme. The plantation rate is fixed by the department every year, and the incentive is paid over three years based on survival of plants.
Incentive amount when farmer plants the trees
| Plan Year | Wood Species (₹) | Fruitful (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | 52.67 | 165.90 |
| Second Year | 11.89 | 18.30 |
| Third Year | 14.64 | 25.43 |
| Total Amount | 79.20 | 209.63 |
Incentive amount when forest department supplies plants
| Plan Year | Wood Species (₹) | Fruitful Species (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | 37.67 | 120.90 |
| Second Year | 11.89 | 18.30 |
| Third Year | 14.64 | 25.43 |
| Total Amount | 64.20 | 164.63 |
Apart from plantation support, farmers keep full ownership of trees grown under this scheme. When trees are felled later, the district forest officer issues permission and transport permit within the prescribed time. Farmers who face crop loss due to natural disasters can also check help under Jharkhand Rajya Fasal Rahat Yojana.
Eligibility
A person needs to meet these conditions to join the scheme:
- Should be a farmer and owner of land with proper revenue records.
- Land holding should be between minimum 0.5 acres and maximum 50 acres.
- Individual farmers and joint landholders both can apply.
Application Process
Offline Application
STEP 1 - Wait for the yearly advertisement for Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme in local newspapers, which is published every year in September, and collect the prescribed application form (Annexure-1) from the office of district forest division. The application form can also be downloaded from the official guidelines PDF.
STEP 2 - Fill the application form and attach the required documents such as land ownership and possession report from Anchal Adhikari, agreement letter, updated copy of bank passbook, Aadhaar card and passport size photograph.
STEP 3 - Submit the completed application to the district forest division officer within the time limit given in the advertisement and take an acknowledgment receipt for record. The application is uploaded on departmental MIS within 3 days, and incomplete applications are rejected with notice to the applicant.
Online Application
STEP 1 - Visit the official website of Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme and open the online registration page.
STEP 2 - Fill in personal details, land details and contact information in the registration form, and upload scanned copies of required documents like Aadhaar card and bank passbook.
STEP 3 - Submit the form and note down the application ID. This ID is used to track the application status through the portal.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready for the application:
- Passport-size photograph
- Canceled cheque
- Land ownership proof
- Circle officer's report
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Signed consent form for joint plantation
Selection and payment of incentive
District forest division officer checks the documents and prepares a list of selected beneficiaries. Priority is given to applicants who want block plantation on more than 1 acre of land. When applications are more than the yearly target, selection is done through lottery, and the selected list is uploaded on the departmental website.
For payment, beneficiaries submit survival-based claims in November every year. The forest officer verifies the claim in December, and the incentive amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary bank account in January.
Tree species allowed
Fruitful species approved under the scheme include grafted mango, jackfruit, guava, amla, bel, chiku, pear, nashpati, grafted mulberry, badhar and litchi. Wood species include sheesham, black sheesham, teak, gamhar, mahogany, clonal eucalyptus, acacia, arjun, asan, beeja, kaz, salai, dhaura, khair, kusum, jamun, neem, hare and baheda. Saplings are given from departmental nurseries, and the full list is available on the departmental website. Any new species can be planted only with permission of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Jharkhand.
References
Official Website of Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Scheme
FAQ's
What is Mukhyamantri Jan-Van Yojana?
It is a Jharkhand government scheme that helps farmers plant trees on private land, earn extra income and protect the environment. Government pays 75% of plantation and maintenance cost.
Who can apply for the scheme?
Any farmer in Jharkhand with valid land ownership records can apply. Individual farmers and joint landholders both are eligible.
What is the minimum land requirement?
Minimum land limit is 0.5 acres and maximum limit is 50 acres for one beneficiary.
What tree species can be planted?
Approved fruitful species like mango, jackfruit, guava and amla, and wood species like teak, sheesham and mahogany can be planted.
How much financial support is provided?
The scheme covers 75% of plantation and maintenance cost as incentive over three years.
How to apply for the scheme?
Applicants can apply offline at district forest division office after the yearly advertisement or register online through janvan.jharkhand.gov.in.
When are applications invited?
Applications are invited through advertisements in local newspapers every year in September.
How are beneficiaries selected?
Forest officer checks documents and prepares the list. Priority is given to block plantation on more than 1 acre, and lottery is used when applications are more than the target.
How is the incentive paid?
Beneficiaries submit survival-based claims in November, claims are verified in December, and payment is directly transferred to the bank account in January.
Can joint plantation be done?
Yes, more than one person can do linear plantation together on field boundaries under the scheme.
Who owns the trees planted under the scheme?
Full ownership of trees remains with the beneficiary farmer. Permission and transport permit for felling are issued by the district forest officer.
How are trees monitored?
Department keeps records including geocoordinates and photographs of the plantation site, and survival of trees decides the yearly incentive.