What you get
> Financial Support: | - First year: ₹1,80,000/- per hectare. 1. Second year: ₹60,000/- per hectare. 1. Third year: ₹60,000/- per hectare.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the “Dragon Fruit Vikash Yojona”?
The "Dragon Fruit Yojona" is a government initiative aimed at promoting the cultivation of dragon fruit across 21 districts by providing financial assistance to eligible ryot farmers.
Which districts are included in the scheme?
The scheme covers 21 districts, i.e. Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali.
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Only ryot farmers with valid land-ownership documents or revenue receipts are eligible to apply for the scheme.
What is the minimum and maximum cultivation area allowed under the scheme?
The minimum cultivation area is 0.25 acres (0.1 hectares), and the maximum cultivation area is 10 acres (4 hectares).
What financial assistance is provided to farmers under this scheme?
The scheme provides [?]1,80,000/- per hectare in the first year and [?]60,000 per hectare in both the second and third years as financial assistance.
What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
Farmers must submit valid land-ownership documents, revenue receipts, and genealogy documents if the land ownership details are unclear.
How are funds disbursed to farmers under the scheme?
The financial assistance is directly transferred to the farmers' bank accounts linked to the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Are there specific category-wise quotas under the scheme?
Yes, the scheme reserves 78.56% of the benefits for the general category, 20% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 1.44% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), and ensures 30% participation for women in all categories.
Can tenant farmers avail the benefits of this scheme?
No, only ryot farmers with clear land-ownership documents are eligible to benefit from the scheme.
What happens if the applicant’s name is not clearly mentioned in the land documents?
If the applicant's name is unclear in the land documents, they must attach genealogy documents along with the land-ownership or revenue receipt for verification.
Does the scheme have any specific provisions for women?
Yes, the scheme ensures that 30% of the beneficiaries in each category are women, promoting gender inclusion in agricultural development.
What should farmers check before applying for the scheme?
Farmers should verify the accuracy of their bank account details registered with the DBT platform to ensure smooth disbursal of funds.