Bihar Government Offers Subsidy of Rs. 50K for Cultivating Amla, Lemon, Bel, and Jackfruit: Here's How Farmers Can Benefit

Key Highlights

• Bihar government offers a Rs 50,000 subsidy for Amla, Lemon, Bel, and Jackfruit cultivation.
• The subsidy covers 50% of costs, a maximum of Rs 50,000 per farmer.
• Two installments: Rs 30,000 in the first year, and Rs 20,000 in the second year.
• Eligible farmers from select districts can apply online.
• Required documents: Aadhaar card, land papers, mobile number, bank passbook.
• Saplings are provided based on areas and sourced from accredited nurseries or qualified agencies.

The Bihar government has launched a new scheme for encouraging farmers to cultivate fruits like Amla, Lemon, Bel, and Jackfruit. Under this scheme, farmers in the state can receive a subsidy to support their cultivation efforts. Applications are now open for interested farmers to apply for this subsidy through the State Horticulture Department.

Subsidy Details

Farmers can receive a subsidy of up to 50 percent of the total cost, with a maximum cap of Rs 50,000. This subsidy aims to assist farmers in expanding their fruit cultivation areas. The subsidy will be provided in two installments: Rs 30,000 per hectare in the first year and Rs 20,000 per hectare in the second year. However, the second installment will only be given after verifying that 75 percent of the plants from the first year are thriving.

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Eligibility Criteria

Farmers from specific districts including Jumai, Munger, Nawada, Aurangabad, Kaimur, and Rohtas are eligible to apply under the Crop Diversification Scheme. This initiative aims to boost dry horticulture crop production in these areas.

Application Process

To apply for the subsidy, farmers need to submit their applications online through the Horticulture Directorate's website, horticulture.bihar.gov.in. It's mandatory for farmers to be registered on the Management Information System (MIS) portal, dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in, to apply for the scheme. Applications can only be submitted through a registered number.

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Required Documents

Farmers will need to provide several documents while applying for the subsidy, including their Aadhaar card, unique ID obtained from the DBT portal, land papers, mobile number, and bank passbook.

Plant Distribution

Beneficiary farmers will receive Amla, Lemon, Bel, and Jackfruit saplings under this scheme. The number of plants provided will depend on the area, with a minimum of 5 plants and a maximum of 4 hectares. For instance, farmers will receive 400 plants per hectare of Amla, 100 plants per hectare of Bel and Jackfruit, and 400 plants per hectare of Lemon. The planting material will be sourced from accredited nurseries or qualified agencies selected through e-tender.

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CMV360 Says

This subsidy scheme aims to support farmers in diversifying their crop production and enhancing their income. Farmers interested in availing of this opportunity are encouraged to apply online and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria and document requirements. For further inquiries, farmers can contact their local Horticulture Department.