Mukhyamantri Khumb Vikas Yojana, Himachal Pradesh

To boost the cultivation of mushrooms thereby benefiting the farmers with improved livelihood

Government of Himachal Pradesh launched Mukhyamantri Khumb Vikas Yojana in the year 2019-2020. This scheme was launched keeping in mind the increasing interest of farmers in mushroom farming. This scheme enables increased production of khumb in the state. Under the scheme, training and assistance is provided to the farmers starting from production of khumb to its marketing the produce through proper channels. This scheme mainly aims at boosting the production of khumb thereby benefitting the khumb plantation farmers in the state.

Scheme Overview:

Scheme name: Mukhyamantri Khumb Vikas Yojana
Scheme Under: Himachal Pradesh Government
Launched by: CMO Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur
Implemented by: State Department of Horticulture
Beneficiaries: Farmers across the state
Major Objective: To boost the cultivation of mushrooms thereby benefiting the farmers with improved livelihood

Scheme Objectives and Benefits:

  • The main objective of the scheme is to provide assistance in the form of training and facilities to the farmers for mushroom plantation
  • It aims at boosting the mushroom production in the state
  • This scheme will provide employment opportunities and improve livelihood of the farmers
  • Subsidies are announced under the scheme to boost the mushroom production
  • About 2.90 crores are allocated to 828 farmers to boost the mushroom cultivation

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Key Points:

  • Mukhyamantri Khumb Vikas Yojana was announced for boosting the mushroom production in the state
  • It was announced in the annual budget 2019-2020 by the CM, Mr. Jai Ram Thakur
  • Keeping in mind the increasing interest of the farmers in mushroom production, this scheme was launched by the government
  • Under the scheme, the horticulture department keeps a check on cultivation of farmers thereby providing them training for mushroom cultivation
  • Allowances and subsidies are also provided to the farmers for purchasing manure, compost, farm tools, etc
  • Technical guidance and disease control activities are also conducted for the farmers by the Horticulture department
  • Application for assistance under the scheme is available @himachalforms.nic.in. Applicants need to fill the form details and submit it in the concerned department/office.

  • Detailed information about khumb development is available on the official site of state department of horticulture @hpagrisnet.gov.in
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