Amrit Brikshya Andolan certificate available to download in PDF format at official website aba.assam.gov.in or mobile app. One can even check Assam Amrit Brikshya Andolan plants list with name of plant, growth potential, area suitability, shed/water tolerance, harvestable age and price. 3 crore sapling to be planted this year and ABA Assam registration process for the year 2024-25 will begin soon. Read this article till the end to know how to apply online for Amrit Brikshya Andolan, check commerical plants list, download ABA certificate and other aspects regarding the campaign.
Assam Amrit Brikshya Andolan 2.0 (Second Edition) Launch
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new app for the second edition of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan at the Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on 19th July 2024. While addressing a press conference at the launch, CM Sarma said that this year the forest department has prepared 4 crore in house saplings, with a target of 3 crore saplings planted this year. He further added that 90% of the 1.12 crore saplings that were planted last year in the first edition of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan survived."This year, the state forest department has prepared four crore saplings (in-house). This year, our target is a three crore sapling plantation. We planted 1.12 crore saplings last year. 90% out of 1.12 crore saplings have survived," Sarma said. Amrit Brikshya Andolan will be held between August 1 and 15.
CM Sarma also stated that their target is to plant 10 crore saplings in three to four years and to expand the forest cover from 36% to 38%. "Our target is to plant 10 crore saplings in three to four years. There is 36% forest cover in Assam and we want to expand it to 38%," CM said. He also mentioned that there will be 4000 distribution points set up across the state from where saplings will be distributed. He also urged the people to register their names in the Amrit Brikshya Andolan app or portal and upload photos of plantations to the portal.
The hon'ble CM further stated that this year they will also have the involvement of defence personnel, including the Army and the Indian Air Force, to take part in the Amrit Brikshya Andolan. Last year, the Amrit Brikshya Andolan was started on September 17, but sapling distribution started on September 12. A total of 10 Guinness World Records were created last year in the first edition of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan in Assam Budget 2024-25
On 12th February 2024, Finance Minister presented Assam Budget 2024-25. While presenting the budget, FM said "Under the Amrit Brikshya Andolan, over one crore seedlings of 53 commercially selected valuable species across the state have been planted. Over 48 lakh citizens registered themselves through the mobile app and 1.12 crore seedlings were planted. 10 Guinness World Records were created in connection with this tree plantation drive through Jan Bhagidari".
FM added "This year, we will undertake 3 crore sapling plantation and for this purpose I allocate an amount of Rs. 40 crore for this purpose".
Identified Species of Plants - https://aba.assam.gov.in/gallery?lang=
Ans - Yes, you will get an incentive of Rs. 100 for planting seedlings, provided you are not a government employee.
Ques - Who is eligible for incentive?
Ans - An individual beneficiary who is not getting salary from any government department is eligible for incentive.
Ques - From where shall I get the seedlings?
Ans - You will get the seedling from the pre defined category wise collection points.
Ques - How should I plant the seedling?
Ans - You should dig a clean pit of 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm and fill it with soil mixed with some organic manure. Thereafter you should plant the seedling and press the soil around the plant so that it is able to stand on.
Amrit Brikshya Andolan Registration, Certificate Download
- 3 crore seedlings to be planted across state in the year 2024-2025
- Commercial tree planting by Self Help Group Member, ASHA workers and supervisors, Police, Educational institutes, Anganwadi workers etc
- Amrit Brikshya Andolan Registration & Certificate Download PDF to be done on Web Portal https://aba.assam.gov.in/
- Amrit Brikshya Andolan Registration & Certificate Download PDF can also be done on Amrit Brikshya Andolan App
- Financial grant of Rupees 100 will be given as Direct Beneficiary Transfer after planting the seedling and uploading the image onto the portal.
- Rs. 200 to be paid in 3rd Year on survival of the plant
- Geotagged Photos have to be uploaded to avail the financial grant.
Direct Beneficiary Transfer (DBT) in Amrit Brikshya Andolan
For planting seedling and uploading the image of the seedling planted along with geo-location and timestamp, the participants will get a financial grant of Rupees one hundred. Upon survival of the plant, they will receive another grant of Rupees 200. As sole owner of the tree, he/she will be responsible for its care.Seedling Distribution under Amrit Brikshya Abhiyan
At district/block level, seedlings will be stocked and safe-keeping will be ensured. Participants will be provided with seedlings free of charge from their respective pre-defined collection centres.Check Amrit Brikshya Andolan Plants List 2024-25
Here is the complete list of plants which can be grown in Amrit Brikshya Andolan:-
Name of Plant | Growth Potential | Area Suitability | Shed Tolerance | Water Tolerance | Harvestable Age (in Years) | Projected Price |
Borpat | Fast | Upper Assam | No | No | 10 | 6,900.00 |
Ghora Neem | Fast | Throughout Assam | No | No | 8 | 8,100.00 |
Kadam | Fast | Fallow agricultural lands | No | Yes | 8 | 8,100.00 |
Khasi Pine | Fast | West Karbi anglong and Dima Hasao | No | No | 10 | 9,000.00 |
Khokon | Medium | Lower Assam , Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao | No | No | 15 | 9,750.00 |
Lali | Medium | Lower Assam | No | No | 15 | 9,750.00 |
Maha Neem | Medium | Lower Assam and Barak Valley | No | No | 10 | 8,100.00 |
Malabar Neem | Fast | Throughout Assam | No | No | 8 | 8,100.00 |
Mekai | Slow | Upper Assam | Yes | No | 20 | 12,000.00 |
Sam Kathal | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | 30 | 9,750.00 |
Simul | Fast | Throughout Assam, riverine | No | yes | 8 | 6,900.00 |
Ajar | Medium | Throughout Assam in river banks and alluvial soils | No | Yes | 40 | 25,000.00 |
Amari | Slow | North Bank and Lower Assam | No | Yes | 40 | 32,000.00 |
Arjun | Slow | Grows better in Lower Assam | No | No | Barks can be harvested from 10 yrs and timber 30 yrs | 15,000.00 |
Badam | Medium | Foothills | No | No | 40 | 65,000.00 |
Bhelkor | Fast | All Waterlogged areas throughout Assam | No | Yes | 30 | 7,000.00 |
Bogipoma | Slow | Throughout Assam | No | No | 40 | 15,000.00 |
Bola | Medium | North Bank , Barak Valley and Karbi Anglong | Yes | No | 40 | 30,000.00 |
Bonsum | Slow | Lower Assam | No | No | 40 | 32,000.00 |
Gamari | Fast | Barring Upper Assam | No | No | 40 | 40,000.00 |
Gonsorai | Slow | Upper Assam, Karbi Anglong | Yes | No | 40 | 12,000.00 |
Gurjan | Slow | Barak Valley | Yes | No | 40 | 45,000.00 |
Hollock | Slow | Upper Assam | No | No | 40 | 45,000.00 |
Koroi | Fast | Throughout Assam | No | Yes | 30 | 12,000.00 |
Mahogany | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | 40 | 40,000.00 |
Mango | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 10 yrs | |
Moj | Fast | Throughout Assam, avenue plantation and tea gardens | No | No | 15-20 | 12,000.00 |
Sal | Slow | Lower Assam and Lower North Bank | No | No | 15-20 | 1,600.00 |
Silikha | Medium | Throughout Assam preferably Lower Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts after 10 yrs, timber 20 yrs | |
Siris | Fast | Tea gardens and Roadsidefor N-fixation | No | No | 15-20 | 12,000.00 |
Sissoo | Slow | Riverine areas of Lower Assam | No | No | 30 | 10,000.00 |
Teak | Medium | lower Assam, Barak valley, Karbi Anglong | No | No | 50 | 70,000.00 |
Tita Sopa | Fast | throughout Assam | No | No | 30 | 15,000.00 |
Urium | Medium | Throughout Assam in low lying areas | No | Yes | 30 | 10,000.00 |
Amlokhi | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 7-8 yrs | |
Bhomora/Bohera | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 10 yrs, plywood 20 yrs | |
Bokphul | Fast | Throughoout Assam | No | | Flowering starts from 4-5 yrs | |
Dalchini | Medium | Throughout Assam | Yes | No | 3 yrs for bark harvest | |
Jamun | Medium | Throghout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 8-10 yrs | |
Kuji Thekera | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 7-8 yrs | |
Leteku | Medium | Throughout Assam | Yes | No | Fruiting starts from6-7 yrs | |
Manipuri Seem | Fast | Cachar, Karbi Anglong and parts of Lower Assam | No | No | 5 | |
Nooni | Fast | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts at 7th yr | |
Tejpat | Medium | throughout Assam | Yes | No | | |
Jalphai | Medium | Throughout Assam | No | No | Fruiting starts from 10 yrs | |
Khoir | Medium | Riverine areas | No | Yes | 15 | 30,000.00 |
Nooni | Fast | Throughout Assam | No | No | 5 | 11,000.00 |
Poniol | Medium | Riverine areas | No | No | Fruiting starts from 5-6 yrs | |
FAQ's on Amrit Brikshya Andolan
Ques - Will I get incentive for planting a tree?Ans - Yes, you will get an incentive of Rs. 100 for planting seedlings, provided you are not a government employee.
Ques - Who is eligible for incentive?
Ans - An individual beneficiary who is not getting salary from any government department is eligible for incentive.
Ques - From where shall I get the seedlings?
Ans - You will get the seedling from the pre defined category wise collection points.
Ques - How should I plant the seedling?
Ans - You should dig a clean pit of 30 cm x 30 cm x 30 cm and fill it with soil mixed with some organic manure. Thereafter you should plant the seedling and press the soil around the plant so that it is able to stand on.
Ques - Will I require permission from the forest department for felling the tree when it is matured?
Ans - You will not require any permission from the forest department to harvest this tree when it is mature.
Ques - After how many years shall I be able to harvest the tree which I have planted?
Ans - The harvesting age will depend on the species that you have planted. Please refer the table and check the time period for your species.
References
- Take Pledge - https://aba.assam.gov.in/pledge?lang=
- Statistics - https://aba.assam.gov.in/stats?lang=
- Registration Success - https://aba.assam.gov.in/registrationSuccess
- Login - https://aba.assam.gov.in/login
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