What you get
- Financial Assistance: Farmers receive a subsidy of ₹3,36,000/- per hectare to support strawberry farming. 1. Subsidized Packaging Materials: | - 40% subsidy on wooden boxes for packaging (₹4.40/- per piece, unit cost ₹11/-). | - 40% subsidy on small plastic boxes (₹1/-per piece, unit cost ₹2.50/-). | - Provision of Quality Seedlings: High-quality strawberry seedlings are provided for cultivation.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the "Strawberry Vikash Yojana"?
The "Strawberry Vikash Yojana" is a component of the "Mukhyamantri Bagwani Yojana", launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, strawberry farming through providing subsidies on seedlings, wooden packaging boxes, and plastic containers.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Farmers residing in the 20 specified districts of Bihar, with a cultivation area between 0.25 acres (0.1 hectares) and 5 acres (2 hectares), are eligible to apply for the scheme.
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Farmers receive a subsidy of [?]3,36,000/- per hectare for strawberry cultivation and a 40% subsidy on packaging materials such as wooden and plastic boxes.
Are women farmers eligible for special benefits under this scheme?
Yes, the scheme ensures 30% participation of women farmers in each beneficiary category.
How will the subsidies be distributed to the beneficiaries?
The subsidies will be directly transferred to the farmers' registered bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
What is the subsidy percentage provided for packaging materials?
The scheme provides a 40% subsidy for packaging materials, including wooden boxes and small plastic containers.
Are there reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)?
Yes, the scheme reserves 20% of the benefits for Scheduled Castes and 1.44% for Scheduled Tribes.
What is the percentage of beneficiaries allocated to the general category?
A total of 78.56% of the beneficiaries under the scheme are reserved for the general category.
Can tenant farmers apply for the scheme?
Yes, tenant farmers can apply if they provide legally recognized tenancy agreements along with other required documents.
What should farmers do before applying for the scheme?
Farmers should ensure their land ownership documents are updated and verify that their bank account details are registered under the DBT system.