Eucalyptus cultivation proves to be very beneficial for farmers. Its tree develops completely in just 5 years. Its wood is also considered very strong. Which are used in making all kinds of furniture, boxes, hard boards and particle boards etc. Seeing all these advantages, the government is also helping the farmers in this regard.
The Government of Chhattisgarh gives a subsidy of ₹ 25 thousand to the farmers for cultivating Eucalyptus. Under this, ₹ 11000 is given in the first year, ₹ 7000 in the second year, ₹ 7000 in the third year as well. Overall the farmers get a subsidy of ₹ 25000.
To avail of this subsidy, the interested person will have to show an Aadhaar card, permanent residence certificate, income certificate, bank account details, land papers etc. An application for this can be made at the nearest Forest Department office.
Source: TractorJunction
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