Gram Van

Forests & Environment Department

Beneficiary Type: Other

Objective

To provide transportation support to rural communities for promoting access to markets, services, and livelihoods.

Objective

to involve local communities in the sustainable management and conservation of forests, ensuring long-term environmental and economic benefits. It aims to improve livelihoods, conserve biodiversity, and empower communities through active participation.

Benefits

Gram Van provides sustainable access to forest resources like fuel, fodder, and timber, improving rural livelihoods. It also promotes biodiversity conservation, soil and water preservation, and empowers communities through participatory forest management.

Eligibility

1) Must have 4 hectare of Gauchar land available, 2) Gram Panchayat must pass order to allocate 4 ha of land to the Government

Coverage Area

Application Method

Submit the application along with the Gram Panchayat Tharaav/Order to the Forest Range Office.

Application Form

No application form is required.

Documents Required

Application Form, Aadhaar Card, Proof of Residence, Income Certificate, Proof of Land Ownership or Community Land Authorization, Village Panchayat Resolution (for community participation), Project Plan or Plantation Proposal, Bank Account Details, Photographs of Proposed Land, Affidavit / Declaration

Information Source

https://forests.gujarat.gov.in/schemes-details.htm

Gender Male,Female,Others
Age 0 to 100
Caste General,Scheduled Caste,Scheduled Tribe,Socially and Economically Backward Communities / Other Backword Class
Economic Status APL,BPL,Both
Occupation Any Other
Sector Agriculture / horticulture
Income Criteria Not Applicable
Citizen Senior Citizen, Non Senior Citizen

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