Sarkari Yojana
Chai Vikas Yojana
About Chai Vikas Yojana
The Department of Agriculture, Bihar launched the “Chai Vikas Yojana” to grow Bihar’s tea industry by extending tea cultivation in selected districts: Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar. Farmers buy the planting material themselves and receive a subsidy in two instalments on a 75:25 cost-sharing basis, and support is also available for buying horticultural machinery like pruning machines, mechanical harvesters, plucking shears, leaf carriage vehicles, and leaf collection sheds.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Chai Vikas Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only farmers may apply
Only farmers may apply.
The applicant must be from one of these…
The applicant must be from one of these Bihar districts: Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar.
The applicant must hold at least 2 acres…
The applicant must hold at least 2 acres of land.
Registration on the DBT portal is mandatory
Registration on the DBT portal is mandatory.
Benefits Provided
Chai Vikas Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Subsidy on Planting Materials:
A 75% subsidy is paid in the first…
A 75% subsidy is paid in the first year, and the remaining 25% in the second year provided at least 90% of plants survive. Subsidy on Machines:
Pruning Machine
Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/-, whichever is lower (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Mechanical Harvester
Mechanical Harvester: 50% of the cost or ₹50,000/-, whichever is lower (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Plucking Shears
Plucking Shears: 50% of the cost or ₹1,100/- (up to 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Leaf Carriage Vehicle
Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/-, whichever is lower (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres).
Leaf Collection Shed
Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of the cost or ₹37,500/-, whichever is lower (Minimum Land Area: 5 acres). Note :
30% of the allocation is reserved for women…
30% of the allocation is reserved for women beneficiaries.
Selection of beneficiaries is on a first come…
Selection of beneficiaries is on a first come first serve basis.
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).
A photo of passport size
A photo of passport size.
Particulars of the farmer
Particulars of the farmer.
Details of the land
Details of the land.
Bank account particulars
Bank account particulars. For the Online Application of the Scheme:
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1. A photo of passport size.
The land-ownership document/ revenue receipt (where applicable)
The land-ownership document/ revenue receipt (where applicable).
Any other document (where asked for)
Any other document (where asked for). Note: Where the applicant's name is unclear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, a genealogy must be attached with that receipt.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Chai Vikas Yojana through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process
DBT Registration Process:
Step-1: Open the DBT portal's registration page.
Step-2: Choose the Aadhaar verification method: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Step-3: Type your Aadhaar number and your Name exactly as on Aadhaar, then press “Authentication”.
Step-4: Key in the OTP and press “Validate OTP”.
Step-5: Check and confirm the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details, then press “Farmer Registration”.
Step-6: On the Registration Page, correctly enter Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details, and press “Submit”.
Step-7: Confirm with the OTP and press “Register” to get your Registration Id.
Note:
Farmers can apply for the scheme using their 13 digit registration number once 48 hours have passed after registration.
Online Application of the Scheme:
Step-1: Open the official website.
Step-2: Scroll down to the end, tick the checkbox, and press “Proceed to apply”.
Step-3: On the following page, pick the “Type of Applicant”, type the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”, and press “Get details”.
Step-4: Enter the details asked for, such as Address and Land Details, and upload the documents.
Step-5: Tick the checkbox and press “Submit”.
Step-6: An “Application Number” is generated; keep it for later reference.
Step-7: You can also print the completed application using the Print option.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Beneficiaries of new area expansion of tea under this scheme will not be eligible for the benefit of mechanized organs.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.