Rajasthan Ghar Ghar Aushadhi Yojana: Free Medicinal Plants (Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy, Kalmegh) for Families
Under the Ghar Ghar Aushadhi Yojana the Rajasthan Forest Department gives families kits of four medicinal herb plants: Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy and Kalmegh. The aim is better health and the protection and spread of medicinal plants. There is no application form. Plants are given from forest nurseries and notified distribution points. This page explains what you get, who is eligible and how to collect the plants.
Scheme at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme name | Rajasthan Ghar Ghar Aushadhi Yojana |
| Launched | 1 August 2021, under the Nirogi Rajasthan campaign |
| Plants | Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy and Kalmegh |
| Original plan | A kit of 8 plants (2 of each type) free of cost to each family, three times in five years. Target of about 1.26 crore families |
| From 2022-23 | Up to 8 plants per family. A family may also take 4 plants each of any two types |
| Nodal department | Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan |
| How to get plants | From forest department nurseries and notified places such as hospitals and government offices |
| Application | No online form. Plants are handed over at distribution points with ID details recorded |
Key Benefits
- Four medicinal herb plants for health protection at home.
- Plants were given free of cost to families under the scheme kit.
- Choice of two types with four plants each, instead of two plants of every type.
- Distribution with help from people's representatives, panchayati raj bodies, voluntary groups and government departments.
- Information about the use of each plant is shared during distribution.
- Encourages medicinal plant conservation across the state.
Who Is Eligible
Conditions
- Permanent resident of Rajasthan.
- Space available to plant and look after the plants.
- Plants are given to families, so one kit per family.
Documents Required
Carry at the distribution point
- Jan Aadhaar card
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number
At distribution the Jan Aadhaar or Aadhaar details of the beneficiary are noted in the records.
How to Get the Plants
- Find your nearest forest nursery or the distribution point announced for your district. The sites are decided by a committee headed by the District Collector.
- Carry your Jan Aadhaar or Aadhaar and mobile number.
- Ask for the Ghar Ghar Aushadhi plants. Choose the plants as allowed in the current year's rules.
- The staff will record your details and hand over the plants.
- Plant them at home and take care of them. Ask the staff about each plant's use.
Distribution dates, quantity and any charge differ by district and year. Since 2022 the department has also supplied plants on Jan Aadhaar at government-fixed rates. Please ask your Range Forest Office before you go.
Important Government Links
Helpline and Contact
Frequently Asked Questions
Which plants are given?
- Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy and Kalmegh.
How many plants does a family get?
- Up to 8 plants. A family can take 2 each of four types or 4 each of any two types.
Do I need to apply online?
- No. You collect the plants from the nursery or distribution point.
Is it free?
- The scheme kit was free. Since 2022 plants may be supplied at government rates in some cases, so confirm with the forest office.
Which documents are needed?
- Jan Aadhaar or Aadhaar and a mobile number.
Important Points
- Distribution depends on the stock and the schedule of the Forest Department in your area.
- Emitrawala.com is not a government website. This page is for information only.
- Do not pay anyone unauthorised money for plants.
- Ask the staff how to care for each plant.
Need Help?
If you need help finding the distribution point, Jan Aadhaar details or any other E-Mitra service, contact Emitrawala.com. Our team will be happy to help you.
