The Anjeer Vikas Yojana is a component of the umbrella scheme Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in Bihar. This component specifically promotes fig cultivation across all districts by providing financial assistance and high-quality plants. The scheme ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and only ryot farmers are eligible to apply.
Benefits
• Financial Support:
– First year: ₹30,000/- per hectare
– Second and third year: ₹10,000/- per hectare (per year)
• Plant Distribution: Supply of high-quality plants
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
• The applicant should be a ryot farmer.
• 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: Beneficiaries will be 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 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 details about the Kisan Credit Card (KCC); click “Farmer Registration”.
• Step-6: 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.
– 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: 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 not clear on the land document, attach the genealogy along with the document.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the “Anjeer Vikas Yojana”?
A: It is a scheme under the Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission aimed at promoting fig cultivation in Bihar through financial assistance and the supply of high-quality plants.
Q: What type of financial assistance does the scheme provide?
A: The scheme provides financial support of ₹30,000/- per hectare in the first year and ₹10,000/- per hectare in the second and third years.
Q: Does the scheme provide any support apart from financial assistance?
A: Yes, the scheme also includes the distribution of high-quality plants.
Q: Is there a requirement for land ownership to apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must have agricultural land ranging from 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) to 10 acres (4 ha).
Q: Is registration required for applying to the scheme?
A: Yes, the applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
Q: What document is required if the applicant’s name is not clearly mentioned in the land-ownership or revenue receipt?
A: The applicant must attach a genealogy document along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
Q: How is financial assistance disbursed under the scheme?
A: Payments are processed through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Q: Are there reserved quotas under the scheme?
A: Yes, reserved quotas include General (78.56%), SC (20%), ST (1.44%), and Women (30%).
Q: What percentage of the scheme’s benefits are allocated to the general category?
A: 78.56% of the benefits are allocated to the General Category.
Q: Can a tenant farmer apply for this scheme?
A: No, only ryot farmers are eligible for the scheme.