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The government has introduced an exciting opportunity for homeowners to grow vegetables, fruits, and medicinal plants on their rooftops. This initiative, known as the Rooftop Gardening Scheme, provides a generous 50% subsidy from the government to support your gardening endeavours.
By participating in this scheme, you can create your garden using pots on your rooftop. This not only makes use of the space on your roof but also provides you with fresh vegetables right at home, eliminating the need to purchase them from the market. This not only benefits your health but also saves you money.
The state government is offering a substantial subsidy of Rs 25,000 for this rooftop gardening project. If you’re interested in taking advantage of this opportunity, you can apply for the subsidy under the state government’s Rooftop Gardening Scheme.
Fresh Veggies at Home: Urban Rooftop Gardening Scheme
The Rooftop Gardening Scheme is all about helping folks in cities have fresh veggies. It’s a plan by the government to make it easy for city people.
With this scheme, you can grow your veggies and fruits in pots at home. You get to pick what you want to grow. The government is cheering people on to do this.
Here’s the best part: If you join in, the government will give you Rs 25,000 to help out. It’s a way to make your home garden dreams come true.
Half the Cost Covered in Rooftop Gardening Scheme
In the Rooftop Gardening Scheme from the Agriculture Department’s Horticulture Directorate, the state government is chipping in with 50 percent help.
The total cost for this scheme, set by the department, is Rs 50,000. As a beneficiary, you can get a subsidy of 50 percent, or up to a maximum of Rs 25,000.
So, you can start your rooftop garden with just half the money!
Enjoy the Perks of Rooftop Gardening:
Rooftop gardening puts your empty roof space to good use.
You’ll have fresh veggies and fruits right at home all year round, saving you cash. Additionally, you can relish the fresh air and greenery on your terrace every morning and evening.
Get Free Supplies for Your Rooftop Garden
The government will give you everything you need for rooftop gardening. You’ll get:
- 3 portable farming systems
- 10 fruit plants
- 15 plastic pots
- 4 organic kits
- 3 shaping trays with 100 vegetable plants
- 2 trowels
- A hand sprayer
- Drip system
The company in charge of this project will also guide you and take care of any issues that come up.
Who Can Join the Rooftop Gardening Scheme?
The Rooftop Gardening Scheme is offered by the Bihar government. It’s open to folks living in urban areas of Patna. If you reside in places like Phulwari Sharif, Sampatchak, Patna Sadar, or Danapur, you can also be part of this scheme.
What Can You Grow in the Rooftop Gardening Scheme?
With the rooftop gardening scheme, you have choices! You can grow veggies like brinjal, tomato, cabbage, chili, carrot, radish, leafy greens, okra, and pumpkins.
For fruits, you can go for lemon, papaya, mango, pomegranate, and figs.
And if medicinal plants are your thing, try curry leaves, Ghrit Kumari, Ashwagandha, lemon grass, and Vasaka.
Documents You Need to Join the Rooftop Gardening Scheme
If you want to be part of the rooftop gardening scheme, you’ll need to apply online. Here are the documents you’ll need:
- The Aadhaar card of the person applying
- The mobile number linked to the Aadhaar of the person applying
- Email ID of the person applying
- Passport-size photo of the applicant
- Domestic electricity bill
- Municipal tax receipt
- Photo of your empty roof
- Bank account details, including a copy of your passbook.
Where to Sign Up for the Subsidy in the Scheme
If you live in Bihar and have an apartment or flat, you can join the rooftop gardening scheme. If you own a house, you need at least 300 square feet of free space. But if you live in an apartment, you must get a no-objection certificate from the apartment’s registered society before applying.
Once you have that sorted out, you can apply for the subsidy under the rooftop gardening scheme. Just visit the official department website at https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/ to apply online.
For more details, you can also reach out to the agriculture or horticulture department in your district
