Launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, this scheme encourages farmers to cultivate key seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek, focusing on their medicinal and nutritional properties. The aim is to increase both the production and productivity of these spices, thereby boosting farmers’ income.
Benefits
• Financial Assistance: 50% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹30,000 per hectare, which amounts to ₹15,000 per hectare (split as ₹7,500 in the first year and ₹7,500 in the second year).
• Affordable High-Quality Seeds: Access to certified, verified quality seeds through OTP verification from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.
Eligibility
• Must be a resident of Bihar.
• Must be a farmer.
• Must own or lease agricultural land ranging from a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) to a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
• Must be registered on the DBT portal.
• Beneficiary Allocation:
– General Category: 78.56%
– Scheduled Castes: 20%
– Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
– Women Participation: 30%
• Benefits can be availed by ryot farmers based on land documents and by non-ryot farmers based on a contract form.
• Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Application Process
Online
DBT Registration Process:
• Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.
• 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 and click on “Validate OTP”.
• Step 5: Confirm the details regarding the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and click on “Farmer Registration”.
• Step 6: On the Registration Page, fill in all details (Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details) and click “Submit”.
• Step 7: Validate with OTP and click “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
– After 48 hours, 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 on “Proceed to apply”.
• Step 3: Select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the DBT Registration Number of Kisan. Click on “Get details”.
• Step 4: Fill in the required details such as Address and Land Details, 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: Optionally, print a copy of the completed application.
Documents Required
For DBT Registration Process:
• Aadhaar Details (must 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 unclear on the land-ownership/revenue receipt, attach a genealogy document along with the receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the primary goal of this scheme?
A: To encourage the cultivation of key seed spices (coriander and fenugreek) and improve their production and productivity to boost farmers’ income.
Q: What benefits does the scheme offer to farmers?
A: It offers a 50% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹30,000 per hectare and access to high-quality seeds via OTP verification.
Q: What is the subsidy amount under the scheme?
A: ₹15,000 per hectare (₹7,500 in the first year and ₹7,500 in the second year).
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Farmers who are residents of Bihar with agricultural land between 0.25 acres and 10 acres and are registered on the DBT portal.
Q: Is registration on any portal required for the application?
A: Yes, registration on the DBT portal is mandatory.
Q: Can non-landowner farmers benefit from this scheme?
A: Yes, non-ryot farmers can avail benefits based on a contract form.
Q: Is the scheme open to all categories of farmers?
A: Yes, with specific allocations for General, SC, ST, and Women.
Q: How are beneficiaries selected under the scheme?
A: Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first serve basis.
Q: What is the source of the seeds provided under the scheme?
A: The seeds are supplied through OTP verification by the Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.
Q: What types of spices are included in the scheme?
A: The focus is on seed spices such as coriander and fenugreek.
Q: Can farmers with less than 0.25 acres of land apply?
A: No, the minimum land requirement is 0.25 acres (0.1 ha).
Q: Is there a maximum land holding limit to apply?
A: Yes, the maximum is 10 acres (4 ha).
Q: What happens if an applicant’s name is unclear on land ownership documents?
A: A genealogy document must be attached along with the land-ownership/revenue receipt.