The scheme aims to promote the production of the Kufri Chipsona-I potato variety suitable for processing, thereby increasing farmers’ incomes and supporting the potato processing industry in Bihar.

Farmers receive high-quality Kufri Chipsona-I potato seeds at a subsidized cost and financial assistance totaling ₹93,863/- per hectare over two years.

The seeds are provided at an estimated cost of ₹4,000/- per quintal or the actual market price, whichever is lower.

Farmers are provided ₹70,397/- per hectare in the first year and ₹23,466/- per hectare in the second year, totaling ₹93,863 per hectare.

The scheme is open to farmers residing in Bihar who own or lease agricultural land measuring between 0.25 acres and 5 acres and are registered on the DBT portal.

Yes, non-landholding farmers (non-ryot) can apply based on contract farming agreements.

Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of funds and resources.

Yes, the scheme allocates benefits as follows: General Category (78.56%), Scheduled Castes (20%), Scheduled Tribes (1.44%), and Women (30%).

If the name is unclear in land-ownership or revenue receipts, the applicant must attach a genealogy document along with the land-related papers.

Yes, farmers must register on the DBT portal to apply for the scheme.

The scheme provides certified, high-quality Kufri Chipsona-I seeds suitable for potato processing.

Yes, 30% of the scheme's benefits are reserved for women farmers.