Sarkari Yojana

Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Bihar
Quick Summary: Bihar's Department of Agriculture runs this scheme to expand cultivation of the processing-friendly Kufri Chipsona potato. DBT-registered farmers holding 0.25 to 5 acres get certified seed at up to ₹4,000/- per quintal and total aid of ₹93,863/- per hectare over two years.

About Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana

Through the “Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana”, the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, seeks to widen the acreage under Kufri Chipsona, a potato variety well suited to processing, so that its output in Bihar rises and farmers earn more as processing gains ground. Farmers covered by the scheme are supplied with certified, good-quality seed of this processing-grade Kufri Chipsona variety.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of Bihar may apply

Only residents of Bihar may apply.

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The person applying has to be engaged in…

The person applying has to be engaged in farming.

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Farm holdings must fall between a lower limit…

Farm holdings must fall between a lower limit of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and an upper limit of 5 acres (2 ha).

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Registration on the DBT portal is compulsory for…

Registration on the DBT portal is compulsory for the applicant. Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:
General Category: 78.56%.
Scheduled Castes: 20%.
Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
Women Participation: 30%. Note 2: Ryot farmers may claim the benefits by producing their land documents, while non-ryot farmers can do so through a contract form. Note 3: Selection of beneficiaries follows a first come first serve order.

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

Benefits Provided

Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Affordable High-Quality Seeds

Affordable High-Quality Seeds: Kufri Chipsona-I seed potatoes are supplied to farmers at an estimated rate of ₹4,000/- per quintal, or at the actual cost of the seed if that works out lower.
Financial Assistance: Support adds up to ₹93,863/- per hectare in all (First year: ₹70,397/- and Second year: ₹23,466/-).

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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Aadhaar particulars, with the Aadhaar tied to the…

Aadhaar particulars, with the Aadhaar tied to the applicant's mobile number.

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A recent passport-size photograph

A recent passport-size photograph.

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Basic personal particulars of the farmer

Basic personal particulars of the farmer.

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Details of the landholding

Details of the landholding.

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Bank account particulars

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

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A passport-size photograph of the applicant

A passport-size photograph of the applicant.

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Signed contract form ( applicable to non-ryot farmers)

Signed contract form ( applicable to non-ryot farmers).

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Land-ownership record/ revenue receipt (where relevant)

Land-ownership record/ revenue receipt (where relevant). Note: Where the applicant's name cannot be clearly read on the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, a genealogy document must be enclosed together with that 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 Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

DBT Registration Process:

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Open the DBT portal's farmer registration page

Open the DBT portal's farmer registration page.

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Choose how your Aadhaar will be verified

Choose how your Aadhaar will be verified: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

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Type in your Aadhaar number along with your…

Type in your Aadhaar number along with your name exactly as it appears on Aadhaar, then press “Authentication”.

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Key in the OTP received and press “Validate…

Key in the OTP received and press “Validate OTP”.

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Check and confirm the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)”…

Check and confirm the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details shown, then press “Farmer Registration”.

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On the Registration Page, complete every field correctly,…

On the Registration Page, complete every field correctly, namely Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details, and press “Submit”.

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Confirm through OTP and press “Register”, which generates…

Confirm through OTP and press “Register”, which generates your Registration Id. Note: Once 48 hours have passed after registration, farmers may apply under the scheme using their 13 digit registration number. Online Application of the Scheme:

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Go to the official application website

Go to the official application website.

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Move to the end of the page, tick…

Move to the end of the page, tick the checkbox and press “Proceed to apply”.

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On the following page, pick the “Type of…

On the following page, pick the “Type of Applicant” and type the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”, then press “Get details”.

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Complete the requested information, such as Address and…

Complete the requested information, such as Address and Land Details, and upload the supporting documents.

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Tick the confirmation checkbox and press “Submit”

Tick the confirmation checkbox and press “Submit”.

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The system generates an “Application Number”; note it…

The system generates an “Application Number”; note it down for later reference.

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You may also print the completed application through…

You may also print the completed application through 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