The Kela Vikas Yojana is a component of the umbrella scheme Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. Its main objective is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in Bihar. This component specifically promotes plantain cultivation across 15 districts by providing financial assistance and quality tissue-cultured plants. It ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and both ryot and non-ryot farmers are eligible to apply.
Benefits
• Financial Support:
– First year: ₹46,875/- per hectare
– Second year: ₹15,625/- per hectare
• Plant Distribution: Supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant must be from any of the following districts: Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Nawada, Saran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Sheikhpura.
• The applicant must have agricultural land ranging from a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) to a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
• The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
• Beneficiary Allocation:
– General Category: 78.56%
– Scheduled Castes: 20%
– Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
– Women Participation: 30%
• Note: Benefits can be availed by ryot farmers based on land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of a contract form.
Application Process
Online DBT Registration Process
• Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.
• Step 2: Select the Aadhaar verification type (OTP/BIO-AUTH/IRIS).
• Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar; click “Authentication”.
• Step 4: Enter the OTP and click “Validate OTP”.
• Step 5: Confirm the details about the Kisan Credit Card (KCC); click “Farmer Registration”.
• Step 6: Fill in all the details – Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details – and click “Submit”.
• Step 7: Validate with OTP and click “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
– Note: After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply using the 13-digit registration number.
Online Application of the Scheme
• Step 1: Visit the official website.
• Step 2: Scroll to the bottom, confirm the checkbox, and click “Proceed to apply”.
• Step 3: On the next page, select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the DBT Registration Number of Kisan; click “Get details”.
• Step 4: Fill in the required details (Address, Land Details, etc.) and upload documents.
• Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and click “Submit”.
• Step 6: An Application Number will be generated; keep it for future reference.
• Step 7: A printout of the filled application can be taken using the Print option.
Documents Required
For DBT Registration Process:
• Aadhaar Details (must be linked with a mobile number)
• Passport-size Photo
• Farmer Details
• Land Information
• Bank Account Details
For the Online Application of the Scheme:
• Passport-size Photo
• Land-ownership/Revenue Receipt (if applicable)
– Note: If the applicant’s name is unclear on the document, attach the genealogy along with it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the “Kela Vikas Yojana”?
A: It is a scheme under the Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission aimed at promoting plantain cultivation in Bihar through financial assistance and supply of quality tissue-cultured plants.
Q: What are the eligible districts for the scheme?
A: The scheme covers 15 districts in Bihar: Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Nawada, Saran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, and Sheikhpura.
Q: What is the minimum and maximum land requirement for applying?
A: Applicants must have agricultural land between 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and 10 acres (4 ha).
Q: What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Financial Support is provided at ₹46,875/- per hectare in the first year and ₹15,625/- per hectare in the second and third years.
Q: What kind of plant material is distributed under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides high-quality tissue-cultured plants.
Q: How is inclusivity ensured in the scheme?
A: Reserved quotas are maintained for SC (20%), ST (1.44%), and women beneficiaries (30%), with 78.56% allocation for the General Category.
Q: Are both ryot and non-ryot farmers eligible to apply?
A: Yes, benefits can be availed by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of a contract form.
Q: What is the registration process for the scheme?
A: Farmers must complete the DBT registration process online and then apply through the official website using their 13-digit registration number.
Q: What documents are required for application?
A: For DBT registration: Aadhaar details, passport-size photo, farmer details, land information, bank account details; for the scheme application: passport-size photo and land-ownership/revenue receipt (with genealogy attached if necessary).
Q: How are payments disbursed under the scheme?
A: Payments are processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Q: What happens if the name on the land document is unclear?
A: The applicant must attach a genealogy document along with the land-ownership/revenue receipt.
Q: Can women beneficiaries apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, women beneficiaries are eligible, with a 30% reserved quota.