What you get
- Affordable High-Quality Seeds: Farmers will receive Kufri Chipsona-I potato seeds at an estimated price of ₹4,000/- per quintal or the actual seed price, whichever is lower. - Financial Assistance: Total ₹93,863/- per hectare (First year: ₹70,397/- and Second year: ₹23,466/-).
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the primary goal of this scheme?
The scheme aims to promote the production of the Kufri Chipsona-I potato variety suitable for processing, thereby increasing farmers' incomes and supporting the potato processing industry in Bihar.
What benefits do farmers receive under this scheme?
Farmers receive high-quality Kufri Chipsona-I potato seeds at a subsidized cost and financial assistance totaling [?]93,863/- per hectare over two years.
What is the cost of the potato seeds provided under this scheme?
The seeds are provided at an estimated cost of [?]4,000/- per quintal or the actual market price, whichever is lower.
What financial assistance is offered to farmers under this scheme?
Farmers are provided [?]70,397/- per hectare in the first year and [?]23,466/- per hectare in the second year, totaling [?]93,863 per hectare.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
The scheme is open to farmers residing in Bihar who own or lease agricultural land measuring between 0.25 acres and 5 acres and are registered on the DBT portal.
Can non-landholding farmers apply for this scheme?
Yes, non-landholding farmers (non-ryot) can apply based on contract farming agreements.
How are beneficiaries selected under this scheme?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of funds and resources.
Is there any reservation or category-based allocation in the scheme?
Yes, the scheme allocates benefits as follows: General Category (78.56%), Scheduled Castes (20%), Scheduled Tribes (1.44%), and Women (30%).
What happens if the applicant's name is unclear in land documents?
If the name is unclear in land-ownership or revenue receipts, the applicant must attach a genealogy document along with the land-related papers.
Do farmers need to register for this scheme?
Yes, farmers must register on the DBT portal to apply for the scheme.
What type of seeds are provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides certified, high-quality Kufri Chipsona-I seeds suitable for potato processing.
Can women farmers apply for the scheme?
Yes, 30% of the scheme's benefits are reserved for women farmers.