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Bihar
Beej Masaale Ki Yojana
Agriculture
Financial Assistance
Seed Supply
Spice Farming
Spice Seed
Subsidy
Details
“Beej Masaale Ki Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to encourage farmers to cultivate identified seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek keeping in mind their medicinal and nutritional properties. With the implementation of this scheme, the income of the farmers will increase as a result of increase in the production and productivity of seed spices.
Benefits
- Financial Assistance: 50% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare, amounting to ₹15,000/- per hectare. (First year: ₹7,500/- and Second year: ₹7,500/-)
- Affordable High-Quality Seeds: Farmers can access certified or verified quality seeds of spices through OTP verification from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
- The applicant should be a farmer.
- The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
- The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:
- General Category: 78.56%.
- Scheduled Castes: 20%.
- Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
- Women Participation: 30%.
Note 2: The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
Note 3: Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
Application Process
Online
DBT Registration Process:
Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.
Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”.
Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
Note: After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number.
Online Application of the Scheme:
Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.
Documents Required
- For DBT Registration Process:
- Aadhaar Details (Should be linked with mobile number).
- Passport Size Photo.
- Farmer details.
- Land information.
- Bank account.
- For the Online Application of the Scheme:
- Passport Size Photo.
- Contract form ( for non-ryot farmers).
- Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (If applicable).
Note: If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary goal of this scheme?
The scheme aims to encourage farmers in Bihar to cultivate identified seed spices like coriander and fenugreek due to their medicinal and nutritional properties.
What benefits does the scheme offer to farmers?
Farmers are eligible for a 50% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹30,000/- per hectare and access to high-quality certified or verified seeds.
What is the subsidy amount under the scheme?
Farmers receive ₹15,000/- per hectare as financial assistance, distributed as ₹7,500/- in the first year and ₹7,500/- in the second year.
Who can apply for the scheme?
The scheme is open to farmers who are residents of Bihar and own or lease agricultural land measuring between 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and 10 acres (4 ha).
Is registration on any portal required for application?
Yes, applicants must be registered on the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) portal to apply for the scheme.
Can non-landowner farmers benefit from this scheme?
Yes, non-ryot farmers can apply by submitting a contract form as proof of land usage.
Is the scheme open to all categories of farmers?
Yes, allocation is divided among General Category (78.56%), Scheduled Castes (20%), Scheduled Tribes (1.44%), and 30% of the allocation is reserved for women.
How are beneficiaries selected under the scheme?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, depending on the availability of resources.
What is the source of the seeds provided under the scheme?
Seeds are supplied by Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna, and can be accessed through OTP verification.
What types of spices are included in the scheme?
The scheme focuses on cultivating coriander and fenugreek as identified seed spices.
Can farmers with less than 0.25 acres of land apply?
No, the minimum land requirement for eligibility is 0.25 acres (0.1 ha).
Is there a maximum land holding limit to apply?
Yes, the maximum land holding allowed for participation in the scheme is 10 acres (4 ha).
What happens if an applicant’s name is unclear on land ownership documents?
If the applicant’s name is unclear, it is mandatory to attach a genealogy document along with the land-ownership/revenue receipt.
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Bihar
Beej Masaale Ki Yojana
Agriculture
Financial Assistance
Seed Supply
Spice Farming
Spice Seed
Subsidy
Details
Benefits
Eligibility
Application Process
Documents Required
Frequently Asked Questions
“Beej Masaale Ki Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to encourage farmers to cultivate identified seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek keeping in mind their medicinal and nutritional properties. With the implementation of this scheme, the income of the farmers will increase as a result of increase in the production and productivity of seed spices.
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