Pilot Agroforestry Project Proposal for Siddhpur Village
(Under Udaen Foundation)
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1. Project Overview
Project Name: Sustainable Agroforestry for Rural Livelihood & Carbon Sequestration
Location: Siddhpur Village, Jaihrikhal Block, Pauri Garhwal
Implementing Organization: Udaen Foundation
Duration: 3 Years (Pilot Phase)
Beneficiaries: 50+ farming households, SHGs, youth groups
Objective:
Establish a self-sustained agroforestry model integrating fruit trees, fodder species, timber, and medicinal plants.
Enhance soil conservation, water retention, and biodiversity.
Create economic opportunities through value addition and carbon credit generation.
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2. Project Components & Budget Estimate
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3. Implementation Timeline
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4. Potential Funding Sources
Government Schemes:
National Agroforestry Policy (MoEFCC, ICAR)
MGNREGA (for land development & tree plantation)
PM Kusum Yojana (for solar irrigation)
Uttarakhand Medicinal Plant Board (for herbal agroforestry)
CSR & Private Sector:
Tata Trusts (rural development)
NABARD (agroforestry & rural enterprises)
Patanjali, Dabur, Himalaya (herbal farming buyback agreements)
Carbon Credit Partnerships:
Engage with organizations like VERRA or Gold Standard for carbon offset programs.
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5. Expected Outcomes
✅ 50+ farmers adopt agroforestry-based sustainable agriculture.
✅ 10,000+ trees planted, improving green cover and soil conservation.
✅ Increased household income through fruit, timber, and medicinal plants.
✅ Establishment of local processing units for value addition.
✅ Carbon sequestration contributes to earning carbon credits.
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