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Popularisation of Organic Farming and Use of Bio-Fertilizers |
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Department of Horticulture |
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| Description/Purpose: |
In order to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides, organic farming is being encouraged. Groups of farmers will be provided assistance for obtaining the certification of their organic produce. |
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| Particulars: |
Rs.10, 000 per hectare for adopting organic farming. 90% of cost limited to Rs. 5 lakh per year for Certification. Rs. 30,000 for making Vermi-compost Unit. |
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| Beneficiaries: |
| Community |
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| Eligibility criteria: |
| Farmers
Contact
Department of Horticulture,
"Naubahar"
Shimla 171002
Himachal Pradesh
Ph: 0177-2842390 |
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| Reference URL: |
| http://hphorticulture.nic.in/ince_subsi.htm#HTM |
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