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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