Minimum Support Price for Aromatic Oils/Products - Centre for Aromatic Plants
About this scheme
The “Minimum Support Price for Aromatic Oils/Products” scheme is implemented by the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun, under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide registered farmers engaged in aromatic cultivation with a fair price and a guaranteed market for their produce.
Benefits
- Farmers can sell 25 varieties of aromatic oils/products at the prescribed price to the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP).
- Farmers are ensured a fair price and a guaranteed market for the aromatic oils they produce.
Who is Eligible
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The farmer must be engaged in the cultivation of aromatic plants.
- The farmer must be registered with the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
How to Apply
Offline
- If a farmer is willing to sell the aromatic oils/products of the 25 identified species at the prescribed minimum support price (details of prices are available on the website), they must first contact CAP, Selaqui. The farmer will then bring the produced oil at their own expense, along with photocopies of the crop registration form, bank statement, and other relevant documents.
- The CAP office tests the quality of the oil in its laboratory, and only after passing the quality test are the essential oils/products accepted for purchase. The purchase amount is then transferred directly to the farmer's bank account. If the quality of the oil does not meet the prescribed standards, it will not be purchased.
Documents Required
- Identity proof
- Photocopy of the crop registration form
- Bank statement
- Other relevant documents (if any)
Who Is Not Eligible
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can benefit from this scheme?
Registered farmers involved in aromatic farming in Uttarakhand are eligible to benefit from this scheme.
- How many varieties of aromatic oils/products are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers 25 identified varieties of aromatic oils/products.
- Where can farmers sell their aromatic oils/products?
Farmers can sell their produce to the Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Selaqui, Dehradun.
- What is the purpose of the scheme?
The scheme aims to provide farmers with fair prices for their aromatic oils/products and ensure a guaranteed market, promoting sustainable aromatic cultivation.
- How is the minimum support price determined?
The minimum support price is prescribed by CAP, and the details are available on the official website.
- How can a farmer participate in the scheme?
A farmer willing to sell aromatic oils/products at the minimum support price must contact CAP, Selaqui, and bring their produce along with the required documents.
- Who tests the quality of the aromatic oils/products?
The CAP laboratory tests the quality of the oils/products before purchase.
- How is the payment made to farmers?
Once the quality of the oils/products is approved, the purchase amount is directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account.
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