“Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II” is a scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, to promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops. The scheme targets crops such as guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold (standard crops) and dragon fruit, strawberry (premium crops). Its primary goal is to subsidize farmers to expand crop areas and enhance their agricultural income by supplying plant material and offering financial assistance.
Benefits
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Subsidy for Standard Crops: ₹1,00,000 per acre for guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, and marigold.
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Subsidy for Premium Crops: ₹2,00,000 per acre for dragon fruit and strawberry.
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Supply of Plant Material: Provided to support crop establishment.
Beneficiary Allocation:
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General Category: 78.56%
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Scheduled Castes: 20%
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Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
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Women Participation: 30%
Eligibility
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Who Can Apply:
Individual farmers, farmers groups, Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperative societies, or registered institutions. -
Land Holdings:
Applicants must own agricultural land with a minimum of 0.25 acres and a maximum of 10 acres (or up to 25 acres for a cluster area). -
DBT Registration:
Applicants must be registered on the DBT portal.
Application Process
DBT Registration Process
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Visit the registration page on the DBT portal.
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Select the Aadhaar verification type (OTP/BIO-AUTH/IRIS).
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Enter your Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar; click “Authentication.”
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Enter the OTP and click “Validate OTP.”
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Confirm the details related to “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” by clicking “Farmer Registration.”
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Fill in all mandatory details (farmer details, land information, bank account details) and click “Submit.”
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Validate with OTP and click “Register” to generate the Registration ID.
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After 48 hours, use your 13-digit registration number to apply for the scheme.
Online Application of the Scheme
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Visit the official website.
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Scroll to the bottom, confirm the checkbox, and click “Proceed to apply.”
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On the next page, select the “Type of Applicant” and enter your DBT Registration Number; click “Get details.”
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Fill in the required details (address, land details, etc.) and upload the necessary documents.
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Confirm the checkbox and click “Submit.”
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An Application Number will be generated—retain this for future reference.
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A printout of the filled application can be taken using the print option.
Documents Required
For DBT Registration Process
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Aadhaar details (should be linked with a mobile number)
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Passport-size photo
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Farmer details
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Land information
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Bank account details
For the Online Application of the Scheme
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Passport-size photo
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Contract form (for non-ryot farmers)
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Land-ownership/revenue receipt (if applicable)
Note: If the applicant’s name is unclear in the land document, a genealogy must be attached. Also, 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)
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What is the objective of the scheme?
To promote cluster-based cultivation of selected crops in Bihar, thereby increasing production and farmers’ incomes. -
Which crops are covered under this scheme?
Standard crops: guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold; Premium crops: dragon fruit and strawberry. -
What is the minimum and maximum area eligible for subsidy?
Applicants must have agricultural land between 0.25 acres and 10 acres, with up to 25 acres allowed for a cluster area. -
How much subsidy is provided?
For standard crops: ₹1,00,000 per acre; for premium crops: ₹2,00,000 per acre. -
How is the subsidy amount disbursed?
Subsidy is disbursed as per the scheme guidelines (typically as a financial incentive based on area under cultivation). -
Are non-landowners eligible to benefit?
No, eligibility requires owning agricultural land. -
How can applicants ensure that their registered bank details are correct?
Applicants must verify bank details during DBT registration. -
What is the priority for women farmers under the scheme?
Women participation is targeted at 30% of the beneficiary allocation. -
How is financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Financial assistance is provided as a per-acre subsidy for the selected crops. -
Who can farmers contact for further details or support?
For support, contact the helpdesk at:
Address: 2nd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, Mithapur, Patna
Email: [email protected]
Call: 0612-2547772