About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to expand dragon fruit cultivation in 21 districts of the state, providing financial assistance to ryot farmers for establishing and maintaining dragon fruit plantations.
The “Dragon Fruit Vikas Yojana” is a component of the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar. The main objective of the scheme is to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in the state of Bihar.
This component focuses on increasing the cultivation area of dragon fruit across 21 districts (Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali) in the state. Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to ryot farmers for dragon fruit cultivation.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Dragon Fruit Vikas Yojana (MBYDFVY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Agriculture Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Bihar |
| Official portal | dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Support:
- First year: Rs. 1,80,000/- per hectare.
- Second year: Rs. 60,000/- per hectare.
- Third year: Rs. 60,000/- per hectare.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
- The applicant should be a ryot farmer.
- The applicant must be from any of the following districts: Bhojpur, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Saran, Siwan, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali.
- The applicant must have agricultural land 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.
Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:
- General Category: 78.56%.
- Scheduled Castes: 20%.
- Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
- Women Participation: 30%.
Note 2: Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
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For DBT Registration Process:
For the Online Application of the Scheme:
Note: If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
Registration walkthrough
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. Click on “Validate OTP”.
Step-5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
Step-6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
Step-7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
Note: After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number.
Online Application of the Scheme:
Step-1: Visit the official website.
Step-2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
Step-3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
Step-4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
Step-5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
Step-6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
Step-7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.
Frequently asked 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 Rs. 1,80,000/- per hectare in the first year and Rs. 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.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines horticulture.bihar.gov.in (PDF)
- Online Application horticulture.bihar.gov.in
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