The Papita 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 papaya cultivation across all districts by providing financial assistance and high-quality tissue-cultured plants. The scheme ensures inclusivity with reserved quotas for SC, ST, and women beneficiaries. Payments are processed through DBT, and both ryot and non-ryot farmers are eligible to apply.
Benefits
• Financial Support:
– First year: ₹33,750/- per hectare
– Second year: ₹11,250/- per hectare
• Plant Distribution: Supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission Eligibility
• The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
• The applicant should be a farmer.
• The applicant must have agricultural land between a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
• The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal of the Agriculture Department.
• Beneficiary Allocation:
– General Category: 78.56%
– Scheduled Castes: 20%
– Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
– Women Participation: 30%
• Note: Benefits are available to ryot farmers based on land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of a contract form. 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 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 details about the Kisan Credit Card (KCC). Click on “Farmer Registration”.
• Step-6: Fill in all details – Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details – and click on “Submit”.
• Step-7: Validate with OTP and click on “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 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 – Address, Land Details, etc., and upload documents.
• Step-5: Confirm the checkbox and click on “Submit”.
• Step-6: An Application Number will be generated. Keep this 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
• Contract form (for non-ryot farmers)
• Land-ownership/Revenue Receipt (if applicable)
– Note: If the applicant’s name is unclear on the document, a genealogy document must be attached.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the “Papita Vikas Yojana”?
A: It is a scheme under the Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission designed to promote papaya cultivation in Bihar by offering financial assistance and high-quality plants.
Q: What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: Financial support is provided as ₹33,750/- per hectare in the first year and ₹11,250/- per hectare in the second year.
Q: What is the minimum and maximum land requirement for eligibility?
A: The applicant must have agricultural land of at least 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and at most 10 acres (4 ha).
Q: Are both ryot and non-ryot farmers eligible for this scheme?
A: Yes, both are eligible. Ryot farmers apply on the basis of land documents, and non-ryot farmers apply on the basis of a contract form.
Q: How are payments made under the scheme?
A: Payments are processed through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Q: Is there a reservation quota in the scheme?
A: Yes, there are reserved quotas: General (78.56%), SC (20%), ST (1.44%), and Women (30%).
Q: Can non-ryot farmers apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, non-ryot farmers can apply using the contract form.
Q: Are high-quality plants provided under the scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme includes the supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants.
Q: How can farmers apply for the scheme?
A: Farmers must first complete the DBT registration process and then apply online via the official website using their 13-digit registration number.
Q: What documents are required for ryot farmers to apply?
A: Land documents and relevant identification proofs, along with the details required during the DBT registration.
Q: In which districts of Bihar is the scheme applicable?
A: The scheme is applicable across all districts in Bihar.