The Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops such as guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, and strawberry. The scheme offers subsidies to expand crop areas and enhance agricultural income.
Benefits
• Subsidy for Standard Crops:
– ₹1,00,000/- per acre for guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, and marigold
• First Installment: ₹65,000/-
• Second Installment (if plant survival reaches 75%): ₹35,000/-
• Subsidy for Premium Crops:
– ₹2,00,000/- per acre for dragon fruit and strawberry
• First Installment: ₹1,30,000/-
• Second Installment (if plant survival reaches 75%): ₹70,000/-
• Supply of Plant Material
Note:
– Beneficiary Allocation:
• General Category: 78.56%
• Scheduled Castes: 20%
• Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
• Women Participation: 30%
Eligibility
• The applicant should be an individual farmer, farmers group, Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO), cooperative society, or registered institution.
• The applicant must have agricultural land: Minimum 0.25 acres and maximum 10 acres (up to 25 acres for a cluster area).
• The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
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 for the scheme 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: Print a copy of the filled application using the Print option.
Helpdesk:
– Address: 2nd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, Mithapur, Patna
– Email: [email protected]
– Call: 0612-2547772
– Contact List: State Level Officers, Division Level Officers, District Level Officers
Documents Required
For DBT Registration Process:
• Aadhaar Details (should be linked with mobile number)
• Passport-size Photo
• Farmer Details
• Land Information
• Bank Account Details
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 on the land document, attach the genealogy document.
• Updated Land Ownership Certificate (from the last 3 years) and Revenue Receipt (from the last 1 year)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is “Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana”?
A: It is a scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar to promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops (e.g., guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, strawberry) by offering subsidies and supplying plant material.
Q: Which crops are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers standard crops (guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold) and premium crops (dragon fruit, strawberry).
Q: What is the minimum and maximum area eligible for subsidy under the scheme?
A: Individual applicants must have between 0.25 acres and 10 acres; for cluster areas, up to 25 acres is eligible.
Q: How much subsidy is provided under “Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana”?
A:
– Standard Crops: ₹1,00,000/- per acre (first installment: ₹65,000/-, second installment: ₹35,000/- upon 75% plant survival)
– Premium Crops: ₹2,00,000/- per acre (first installment: ₹1,30,000/-, second installment: ₹70,000/- upon 75% plant survival)
Q: How is the subsidy amount disbursed to the beneficiaries?
A: The subsidy is disbursed in two installments via DBT.
Q: Are non-landowners eligible to benefit from the scheme?
A: Eligibility requires possession of agricultural land; non-landowners are not eligible.
Q: How can applicants ensure that their registered bank details are correct?
A: Applicants must verify and update their bank details during the DBT registration process.
Q: What is the priority for women farmers under the scheme?
A: There is a 30% reserved quota for women beneficiaries.
Q: How is financial assistance provided under the scheme?
A: Assistance is provided through subsidies on a per-acre basis, disbursed via DBT.
Q: Who can farmers contact for further details or support regarding the scheme?
A: Farmers can contact the Helpdesk at 2nd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, Mithapur, Patna, email [email protected], or call 0612-2547772.