Bodhichitta Contract Farming Program
Grow High‑Value Bodhichitta. Secure Long‑Term Income.
🌿 40% ACT subsidy
💰 Malas sell NPR 5,000‑50,000+
🤝 3‑year technical assistance
Sustainable rural livelihood through high‑value agriculture.
ACT International Nepal presents a sustainable Bodhichitta (Ziziphus budhensis) Contract Farming Program with guaranteed market access and 40% subsidy.
Why Bodhichitta?
- Rare and high‑value medicinal & spiritual plant
- Strong demand in Nepal, Tibet, China, India, and Japan
- Used for sacred 108‑beat malas
- Long‑term income crop with high market price
Key Benefits for Farmers
- 40% investment support (subsidy)
- Guaranteed technical assistance for 3 years
- Market linkage for better pricing
- Training on modern and organic farming
- Risk‑sharing contract farming model
Investment Structure
Cost Per Plant (3 years)
| Total Cost per Plant | NPR 1,000 |
| Farmer Contribution (60%) | NPR 600 |
| Institutional Support (40%) | NPR 400 |
Example Packages (Farmer Share)
| 10 Plants | NPR 6,000 |
| 20 Plants | NPR 12,000 |
| 50 Plants | NPR 30,000 |
Project Support Includes
- ✔️ High‑quality Bodhichitta seedlings
- ✔️ Soil testing and land preparation guidance
- ✔️ Organic fertilizer and plant care support
- ✔️ Disease and pest management
- ✔️ 3‑year field supervision
- ✔️ Replacement support for failed plants
Expected Income Potential
3‑5 years
Fruit‑bearing starts
High‑value seeds
Each tree produces valuable seeds
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Malas sell for
NPR 5,000 – 50,000+
Export demand
Strong demand ensures future price growth
Implementation Process
- Farmer registration
- Soil testing and site selection
- Training and plantation
- Regular monitoring (every 3 months)
- Market linkage and sales support
Who Can Join?
- Small and marginal farmers
- Youth interested in agribusiness
- Women farmer groups
- Cooperatives and rural communities
Our Vision
To build a sustainable rural economy through high‑value plantation crops and ensure long‑term income security for farmers across Nepal.
Enroll in Bodhichitta Contract Farming
Start your journey toward sustainable income with ACT International Nepal’s 40% subsidy and 3‑year technical support.