HIM-UNNATI Yojana – Complete Guide

The HIM-UNNATI Yojana represents a massive leap forward for rural Himachal Pradesh. Launched by the state government as the third phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Start-up Yojana, this ₹150 crore initiative shifts away from isolated, traditional farming to focus entirely on cluster-based natural farming.

What is the HIM-UNNATI Yojana?

At its core, HIM-UNNATI is designed to group small and marginal farmers together into focused agricultural production clusters. Because small plots of land make it hard to sell produce efficiently, grouping fields into a unified “cluster” allows farmers to create bulk production, negotiate better prices, and easily access markets.

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Key Highlights at a Glance

• Total Outlay: ₹150 Crores Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
• Target Reach: Over 1.92 lakh farmers across 32,149 hectares of land. Goodreturns
• The Cluster Network: A total of 2,600 agricultural clusters are being created state-wide: Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
  • 1,200 managed by the Agriculture Department
  • 1,100 centered on Natural Farming initiatives
  • 300 handled through the JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) project.

💰 Major Benefits For Farmers

The scheme does not just encourage natural farming; it backs it up with financial incentives, equipment subsidies, and procurement security.

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1. Guaranteed Government Procurement Prices

To remove market risk, the Himachal government will buy naturally grown grains directly from your family (up to 20 quintals per family) at highly competitive minimum rates:

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• Naturally grown Wheat: ₹40 per kg ANI News
• Naturally grown Maize: ₹30 per kg ANI News

2. Massive Subsidies on Modern Equipment

The scheme provides 30% to 80% financial subsidies on:

• Micro-irrigation systems (Drip and sprinkler setups) Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
• Polyhouses and modern agricultural machinery Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
• Fencing assistance (An allocated ₹10 crore budget specifically helps farmers buy wire mesh and barbed wire to protect crops from wild animals). Goodreturns

3. Comprehensive Soil & Crop Support

• 100% Soil-Test Based Nutrient Management: Free testing ensures you know exactly what your soil needs to stay fertile naturally. ANI News
• FPO Formation: An allocation of ₹50 crore is set aside to build 10 new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), helping farmers team up for food processing and marketing. Goodreturns
• Yield Boost: Adopting these structured methods is projected to bump up vegetable and cereal productivity by 15% to 20%. ET Government

Eligibility Criteria

To become a part of the HIM-UNNATI scheme, applicants must fulfill the following:

• Residential Status: You must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Profession: You must be actively engaged in farming (with a strong preference for small, marginal, women farmers, and those from SC, ST, or BPL categories). Goodreturns
• Farming Style: You must be practicing or willing to transition to chemical-free natural farming. Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
• Group Mindset: You must be part of—or willing to join—a designated agricultural cluster in your village area. Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”

Required Documents

Before applying, ensure you have these documents ready:

1. Aadhaar Card Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
2. Recent Jamabandi or Tatima (Land possession certificates from the Revenue Department) Himstate “Discovering Himachal Pradesh”
3. Bank Account Details (Linked with Aadhaar for direct subsidy transfers)
4. Bonafide Himachali Certificate
5. Passport Size Photographs

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Avail the Scheme

Because this is a cluster-centric project rather than an isolated application system, the process starts at the community level.

Form a Local Group

Community Level

1.Form a Local Group:Community Level.

Gather interested farmers in your immediate area or village. At the Gram Panchayat level, a formal resolution (Prastav) needs to be drafted showing that your area wants to operate as a unified natural farming cluster.

Visit the Local Agriculture Office

Block/District Level

2.Visit the Local Agriculture Office:Block/District Level.

Take your document bundle and your group’s proposal to your nearest Block Development Officer (BDO), Agriculture Development Officer (ADO), or the district ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) office.

Land and Soil Mapping

Verification Phase

3.Land and Soil Mapping:Verification Phase.

The agriculture officials will map your land into one of the 2,600 identified state clusters. During this time, they will coordinate a 100% soil-test breakdown of your plots to establish a natural nutrient plan.

Get Certified & Access Portal

Final Onboarding

4.Get Certified & Access Portal:Final Onboarding.

Your land will be officially registered under the state’s natural farming web portal (leveraging the CETARA-NF evaluation system). Once certified, you can seamlessly apply for equipment subsidies and participate in the high-rate grain procurement process.

💡 Need Help? If you want to clarify whether your village area already falls under an existing JICA or ATMA project cluster, you can directly contact the Directorate of Agriculture (Krishi Bhawan, Shimla) at 0177-2830162