Sarkari Yojana

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Bihar
Quick Summary: Bihar's Beej Masaale Ki Yojana encourages farmers to grow seed spices like coriander and fenugreek with a 50% subsidy of ₹15,000 per hectare over two years. Farmers holding 0.25 to 10 acres and registered on the DBT portal can apply online.

About Beej Masaale Ki Yojana

Introduced by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, “Beej Masaale Ki Yojana” motivates farmers to grow selected seed spices, including coriander and fenugreek, which are valued for their medicinal and nutritional qualities. By raising the output and productivity of seed spices, the scheme is expected to lift farmers’ earnings.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Beej Masaale Ki Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must live in Bihar

Applicants must live in Bihar.

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Applicants must be farmers

Applicants must be farmers.

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Agricultural land of no less than 0.25 acres…

Agricultural land of no less than 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and no more than 10 acres (4 ha) is required.

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Registration on the DBT portal is mandatory

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

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

Benefits Provided

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Financial Assistance:

A 50% subsidy on the ₹30,000/- per hectare unit cost, i.e. ₹15,000/- per hectare, paid as ₹7,500/- in the first year and ₹7,500/- in the second year.

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Affordable High-Quality Seeds:

Through OTP verification, farmers can obtain certified or verified quality spice seeds from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.

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, linked to a mobile number.

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A passport-size photograph

A passport-size photograph.

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Particulars of the farmer

Particulars of the farmer.

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Details of the land held

Details of the land held.

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Bank account information

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

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1. A passport-size photograph.

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A contract form (required from non-ryot farmers)

A contract form (required from non-ryot farmers).

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Land-ownership record or revenue receipt (where applicable)

Land-ownership record or revenue receipt (where applicable). Note: Where the applicant's name cannot be clearly read on the land-ownership/revenue receipt, a genealogy must compulsorily be enclosed with that receipt.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Beej Masaale Ki Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

DBT Registration Process:

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Open the DBT portal's registration page

Open the DBT portal's registration page.

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Pick the Aadhaar verification mode

Pick the Aadhaar verification mode: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

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Type in your Aadhaar number and your name…

Type in your Aadhaar number and your name exactly as on Aadhaar, then press “Authentication”.

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Key in the OTP and press “Validate OTP”

Key in the OTP 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, then press “Farmer Registration”.

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On the Registration Page, correctly enter the Farmer…

On the Registration Page, correctly enter the Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details, and press “Submit”.

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Complete OTP validation and press “Register” to obtain…

Complete OTP validation and press “Register” to obtain your Registration Id. Note: Farmers become able to apply for the scheme 48 hours after registration, using their 13 digit registration number. Online Application of the Scheme:

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Go to the official website

Go to the official website.

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Scroll down, tick the checkbox and press “Proceed…

Scroll down, tick the checkbox and press “Proceed to apply”.

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On the following page, choose the “Type of…

On the following page, choose the “Type of Applicant”, enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan” and press “Get details”.

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Enter the requested information such as Address and…

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

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Tick the checkbox and press “Submit”

Tick the checkbox and press “Submit”.

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Note down the “Application Number” that is generated…

Note down the “Application Number” that is generated for later reference.

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A printout of the completed application can be…

A printout of the completed application can be taken with 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