Sarkari Yojana

Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Bihar
Quick Summary: The Strawberry Vikas Yojana under Bihar's Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission supports strawberry farmers in the listed districts with a subsidy of ₹3,36,000/- per hectare. It also offers 40% subsidy on wooden and plastic packaging boxes and supplies quality seedlings.

About Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana

Within the umbrella scheme “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission” of the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, the “Strawberry Vikas Yojana” is one component. The mission is primarily intended to promote the commercial cultivation of horticultural crops in Bihar. This component aims to widen strawberry farming by subsidising seedlings, wooden packaging boxes and plastic containers.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants have to be Bihar residents

Applicants have to be Bihar residents.

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Any farmer can apply

Any farmer can apply.

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The farmer must be from one of these…

The farmer must be from one of these districts: Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, Saran, Supaul, Aurangabad, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Katihar, Kishanganj, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, West Champaran, Patna, East Champaran, Purniyan, Samastipur and Vaishali.

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Landholding has to be at least 0.25 acres…

Landholding has to be at least 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and at most 5 acres (2 ha).

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A registration on the DBT portal is needed

A registration on the DBT portal is needed. Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:
Of the beneficiaries, 78.56% belong to the General Category.
Scheduled Castes make up 20%.
Scheduled Tribes make up 1.44%.
Women's participation is set at 30%. Note 2: Ryot farmers qualify through land documents, and non-ryot farmers through a contract form. Note 3: Beneficiaries are picked on a first come first serve basis.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance:

To support strawberry farming, a subsidy of ₹3,36,000/- per hectare is given to farmers.

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Subsidized Packaging Materials:

Wooden packaging boxes carry a 40% subsidy, i.e. ₹4.40/- per piece against a unit cost of ₹11/-.
Small plastic boxes are subsidised at 40%, i.e. ₹1/-per piece against a unit cost of ₹2.50/-.

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Provision of Quality Seedlings:

Farmers are supplied with good-quality strawberry seedlings for planting.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

For DBT Registration Process:

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1. Aadhaar details; the mobile number should be linked.

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Passport size photograph

Passport size photograph.

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Farmer's basic details

Farmer's basic details.

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Details of land

Details of land.

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Bank account particulars

Bank account particulars. For the Online Application of the Scheme:

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1. Passport size photograph.

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Contract form (only for non-ryot farmers)

Contract form (only for non-ryot farmers).

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Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (as applicable)

Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (as applicable). Note: When the land-ownership/ revenue receipt does not show the applicant's name clearly, the genealogy must be attached with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Strawberry Vikas Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

DBT Registration Process:

Step-1: Reach the registration page of the DBT portal.

Step-2: Indicate the Aadhaar verification type, whether OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

Step-3: Enter the Aadhaar number and the Name as per Aadhaar, and tap “Authentication”.

Step-4: Fill in the OTP and tap “Validate OTP”.

Step-5: Check that the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details are right and tap “Farmer Registration”.

Step-6: Provide Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details correctly on the Registration Page, then tap “Submit”.

Step-7: Once OTP validation is done, tap “Register” and the Registration Id will be generated.

Note: The 13 digit registration number lets farmers apply for the scheme, but only after 48 hours of registration.



Online Application of the Scheme:

Step-1: Visit the website of the scheme.

Step-2: Scroll down fully, select the checkbox and tap “Proceed to apply”.

Step-3: Then pick the “Type of Applicant”, key in the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan” and tap “Get details”.

Step-4: Enter the necessary details, for instance Address and Land Details, and upload the documents.

Step-5: Confirm by ticking the checkbox, and then tap “Submit”.

Step-6: Note the “Application Number” generated by the portal for future reference.

Step-7: You may print the completed application using the Print option.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References