Farmers and orchard owners in Jammu and Kashmir can apply for a Horticulture Passbook through the J&K JanSugam portal.
The service is provided by the Department of Horticulture, Jammu and Kashmir. An individual can apply online or through a kiosk. The service page says the passbook is normally delivered within 15 days, excluding government holidays.
J&K Horticulture Passbook
The Horticulture Passbook service is available for individuals through JanSugam.
A farmer can submit the application online or visit a kiosk to apply. The department asks for land records and other details along with the application.
Horticulture Passbook Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Horticulture, J&K |
| Service | Application for Horticulture Passbook |
| Who Can Apply | Individual |
| Application Mode | Online or Kiosk |
| Service Time | 15 days, excluding government holidays |
| Main Documents | Aadhaar Card, Revenue Documents, Land Ownership/Tenancy Certificate |
| Bank Details | 16-digit bank account number linked with Aadhaar |
| Service Output | Certificate/Report |
The above details are taken from the current JanSugam service listing.
Who Can Apply for a Horticulture Passbook?
The JanSugam portal lists individuals as eligible applicants for this service.
The applicant needs to provide land-related information along with the application. This can include the revenue record and proof of land ownership or tenancy.
If the orchard is on rented or leased land, the applicant may need the relevant Land Ownership / Tenancy Certificate.
Documents Required
The current JanSugam listing asks applicants to provide the following:
- Aadhaar Card
- 16-digit bank account number/passbook
- Revenue Documents
- Land Ownership / Tenancy Certificate
- Geo-tagged photograph of the orchard
- Other documents, where required
The bank account number should be linked with the applicant’s Aadhaar. The JanSugam service page specifically lists a copy of the 16-digit bank account number linked with Aadhaar.
For the orchard photograph, the service asks for a geo-tagged photograph.
How to Apply for a J&K Horticulture Passbook?
The application can be submitted online or through a kiosk.
If you want to apply online, first register on the J&K JanSugam portal and search for Application for Horticulture Passbook.
You can then:
- Open the Horticulture Passbook service.
- Log in or register if required.
- Enter the applicant and land details.
- Add the required bank information.
- Upload the documents asked for in the service.
- Submit the application.
- Keep the application details for checking the status later.
The exact fields shown in the application can change when the department updates the service.
Is There Any Application Fee?
The current JanSugam service listing does not show a separate application fee for the Horticulture Passbook service.
If any fee is shown during the online application, applicants should follow the amount displayed on the official portal rather than relying on information from another website.
How Long Does It Take?
The service page lists a delivery time of 15 days after submission.
Government holidays are not included in this period.
The service output is listed as Certificate/Report.
What Is the Use of a Horticulture Passbook?
The passbook is related to the farmer’s horticulture land and orchard details.
It can be useful when a farmer needs to provide horticulture and land information for departmental work or other services.
The exact use of the passbook can depend on the work for which it is being requested. Farmers should check with the concerned Horticulture Department office if they need the passbook for a particular scheme or application.
Can a Tenant Apply?
The JanSugam document list includes a Land Ownership / Tenancy Certificate. Applicants cultivating an orchard on rented or leased land should keep the relevant tenancy document ready and check the department’s requirements before applying.
If you are cultivating an orchard on someone else’s land, keep the relevant tenancy document ready before applying.
Where Can I Apply?
The application is available through the J&K JanSugam portal.
The service can be submitted online or through a kiosk.
Official service: J&K Horticulture Passbook on JanSugam
If there is any problem with the online application or the documents, the applicant can contact the concerned Department of Horticulture office.
Check Your Documents Before Applying
Before submitting the form, keep your Aadhaar, bank details, revenue documents, and land ownership or tenancy certificate ready.
Also make sure that the orchard photograph meets the requirement for a geo-tagged photograph.
Using the current document list on JanSugam can help avoid problems caused by submitting an old or incomplete document list.
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