Bihar government is giving Rs 45,000 in subsidy for papaya cultivation, apply now

Have you heard about the papaya development scheme under the Chief Minister Horticulture Mission? This scheme has been created to promote papaya farming. In this article, we will discuss the key points of this scheme and guide you on how to take advantage of it.

Expansion of Papaya Cultivation Area:

The Papaya Development Scheme under the Chief Minister Horticulture Mission aims to promote papaya cultivation across all districts of the bihar state. This scheme provides assistance to farmers for papaya farming and empowers them economically.

Scheme Benefits: The benefits of the scheme are available for a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 hectares) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 hectares). This ensures that both small and large farmers can take advantage of the scheme.

Supply of Planting Material:

The planting material will be supplied from the Center of Excellence, Desari, Vaishali, and the plug-type nurseries in Katihar and Bhojpur districts. This will ensure that farmers receive high-quality planting material.

Grant Amount: Under this scheme, the grant amount for papaya cultivation is ₹33,750 per hectare in the first year and ₹11,250 in the second year. This grant will encourage farmers to invest in papaya farming.

Who can benefit from the scheme?

Both tenant farmers, based on land documents, and non-tenant farmers, based on a lease agreement, can benefit from this scheme. 

Beneficiary Selection: Beneficiaries will be selected with 78.56% from the general category, 20% from scheduled castes, and 1.44% from scheduled tribes. Additionally, 30% participation by women in each category will be ensured.

Required Documents for the Papaya Farming Subsidy:

1. Aadhar Card
2. Land ownership documents
3. Mobile number
4. Bank account details: The subsidy amount will be directly deposited into your bank account.

Simple Application Process:

1. Visit the official website of the Bihar government (https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/).
2. Click on the "Schemes" option.
3. You will see a list of various schemes run by the agriculture department. Select the "Fruit-related Scheme" option.
4. A new page will open. Click on "Apply for the Papaya Development Scheme."
5. Enter your DBT registration number on the new page.
6. Fill out the application form carefully with all the necessary information.
7. Upload the required documents after filling out the application form.
8. After carefully checking the application form and documents, click on the "Submit" button.

 The grant will be paid as per the rules through DBT under CFMS, ensuring a transparent and smooth process and giving farmers full benefit of their rights.