The basic aim of the scheme is to encourage the cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic plants, Flowers and Orchids Cultivation of Off Season vegetables. Cultivation of Mushroom, Improved Dairy Management which would generate revenue for the farmers.

The Government of India has approved a Project titled Green Gold in respect of District Chamba under SGSY Special Project Component with total Project Cost of Rs.1488.73 lacs which includes subsidy of Rs.1361.23 lacs, Rs. 127.50 lacs as loan component and beneficiaries share. Centre and State Government will share the subsidy component on 75:25 sharing basis. Under this Project the following activities will be taken: - Cultivation of Medicinal plants, Aromatic plants, Flowers and Orchids Cultivation of Off Season vegetables. Cultivation of Mushroom, Improved Dairy Management. Various trainings will impart to the farmers. They are also provided with fodder seeds, fertilizers.

Resident of Chamba district

Contact

Department of Horticulture,
"Naubahar"
Shimla 171002
Himachal Pradesh
Ph: 0177-2842390