Agriculture
Karnataka Horticulture Dept. Announces 40% Subsidy for Medicinal Plant Cultivation in Shivamogga, North Karnataka
The state horticulture department has unveiled a 40% free subsidy for farmers in Shivamogga and North Karnataka to grow medicinal plants, aiming to preserve endangered Ayurvedic herbs.
The Karnataka horticulture department has announced a 40% free subsidy for farmers in Shivamogga and North Karnataka to cultivate medicinal plants.
Under the scheme, eligible farmers will receive 40% of the cost of inputs required for the cultivation of medicinal herbs, helping to reduce the financial burden of starting or expanding such farms.
The move aims to preserve Ayurvedic herbs that are on the brink of extinction, ensuring the availability of these medicinal plants for future generations and supporting the state's traditional medicine sector.
The subsidy is part of the department's broader initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity in the Malnad region.
Under the scheme, eligible farmers will receive 40% of the cost of inputs required for the cultivation of medicinal herbs, helping to reduce the financial burden of starting or expanding such farms.
The move aims to preserve Ayurvedic herbs that are on the brink of extinction, ensuring the availability of these medicinal plants for future generations and supporting the state's traditional medicine sector.
The subsidy is part of the department's broader initiative to promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity in the Malnad region.