Apply for Chai Vikas Yojana: Subsidy Details for Tea Farmers in Bihar

“Chai Vikas Yojana” is launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, to foster the tea industry by expanding tea plantations in selected districts—namely Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia, and Katihar. Under this scheme, farmers independently purchase planting materials and receive subsidies in two installments on a 75:25 cost-sharing basis. The subsidy supports the purchase of various horticultural machines, including pruning machines, mechanical harvesters, plucking shears, leaf carriage vehicles, and leaf collection sheds.

Benefits

Subsidy on Planting Materials:
- 75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% subsidy in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%.
Subsidy on Machines:
- Pruning Machine: 50% of cost or ₹60,000 (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
- Mechanical Harvester: 50% of cost or ₹50,000 (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
- Plucking Shears: 50% of cost or ₹1,100 (up to a maximum of 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
- Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of cost or ₹7,50,000 (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres).
- Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of cost or ₹37,500 (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 5 acres).

Note:

Women beneficiary allocation is 30%.
Beneficiaries will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility

Applicant:
Must be a farmer.
Location:
Must belong to one of the following districts of Bihar: Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia, or Katihar.
Landholding:
Must have a minimum land area of 2 acres.
Registration:
Must be registered on the DBT portal.

Exclusion:

Beneficiaries of new area expansion of tea under this scheme will not be eligible for the benefit of mechanized organs.

Application Process

DBT Registration Process

Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.
Select Aadhaar verification type (OTP/BIO-AUTH/IRIS).
Enter your Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar, then click “Authentication.”
Enter the OTP and click “Validate OTP.”
Confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” by clicking “Farmer Registration.”
Fill in all mandatory details (farmer details, land information, bank account details) and click “Submit.”
Validate with OTP and click “Register” to generate your Registration ID.
After 48 hours, use your 13-digit registration number to apply for the scheme.

Online Application of the Scheme

Visit the official website.
Scroll to the bottom, confirm the checkbox, and click “Proceed to apply.”
On the next page, select the “Type of Applicant” and enter your DBT Registration Number; click “Get details.”
Fill in required details (address, land details, etc.) and upload the necessary documents.
Confirm the checkbox and click “Submit.”
An Application Number will be generated—keep it for future reference.
Optionally, print the filled application using the Print option.

Documents Required

For DBT Registration Process

Aadhaar details (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 or revenue receipt (if applicable)
Note: If the applicant’s name is unclear in the document, attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/revenue receipt. The land ownership certificate should be updated within the last 3 years and the revenue receipt should be from the last 1 year.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the objective of “Chai Vikas Yojana”?
To promote tea development in Bihar by expanding tea plantations and supporting the purchase of planting materials and mechanized equipment.
Which districts are covered under the scheme?
Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia, and Katihar.
Who is eligible to apply for “Chai Vikas Yojana”?
Farmers from the specified districts with a minimum landholding of 2 acres and registered on the DBT portal.
How is the planting material subsidy provided?
A 75% subsidy is provided in the first year and an additional 25% in the second year, contingent on achieving a 90% plant survival rate.
What are the minimum landholding requirements for availing subsidies?
A minimum of 2 acres is required.
What is the maximum subsidy available for a pruning machine?
50% of the cost or ₹60,000, whichever is less.
Are beneficiaries of new area expansion eligible for mechanized organ subsidies?
No, they are not eligible.
What is the survival rate condition for receiving the second installment of the planting material subsidy?
A minimum survival rate of 90% is required.
How many plucking shears can a farmer receive subsidies for?
Up to a maximum of 20 shears.
What is the maximum subsidy available for a mechanical harvester?
50% of the cost or ₹50,000, whichever is less.
Does the scheme provide subsidies for managing existing tea plantations?
The scheme is primarily designed for expanding tea plantations in the selected clusters.
What is the maximum subsidy provided for leaf carriage vehicles?
50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000, whichever is less.
What is the benefit provided for leaf collection sheds under the scheme?
50% of the cost or ₹37,500, whichever is less.
What specific benefits does the scheme offer to small-scale tea farmers?
The scheme offers a structured subsidy for both planting materials and mechanized equipment, along with the supply of plant material, tailored to support small-scale tea cultivation.