Sarkari Yojana

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II

Bihar
Quick Summary: Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II from Bihar's Department of Agriculture subsidises cluster horticulture at ₹1,00,000/- per acre for crops like guava, papaya and marigold and ₹2,00,000/- per acre for dragon fruit and strawberry, with free planting material.

About Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II

The Department of Agriculture, Bihar, introduced “Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II” to promote cluster farming of selected horticulture crops: guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit and strawberry. Through subsidies, the scheme helps farmers widen the area under these crops and raise their farm earnings.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The scheme is open to individual farmers, groups…

The scheme is open to individual farmers, groups of farmers, a Farmers Producer Organization (FPO), a cooperative society or a registered institution.

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The applicant's farmland must measure at least 0.25…

The applicant's farmland must measure at least 0.25 acres and at most 10 acres (25 acres in the case of a cluster area).

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The applicant must have a registration on the…

The applicant must have a registration on the DBT portal.

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

Benefits Provided

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Subsidy for Standard Crops:

₹1,00,000/- for every acre planted with guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya or marigold

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Subsidy for Premium Crops:

₹2,00,000/- for every acre planted with dragon fruit or strawberry.

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Planting material provided free.

Note: Beneficiary allocation:
General Category: 78.56%.
Scheduled Castes: 20%.
Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
Participation of women: 30%.

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, with the Aadhaar linked to a mobile number.

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A recent passport-size photo

A recent passport-size photo.

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The farmer's personal details

The farmer's personal details.

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Information about the land held

Information about the land held.

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account. For the Online Application of the Scheme:

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1. A recent passport-size photo.

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Contract form ( for farmers who are non-ryot)

Contract form ( for farmers who are non-ryot).

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Land-ownership record or revenue receipt (if relevant)

Land-ownership record or revenue receipt (if relevant). Note:
If the name on the land-ownership record/ revenue receipt is unclear, a genealogy must compulsorily be attached with the record/receipt.
The land ownership certificate should have been updated in the last 3 years, and the revenue receipt should be no older than 1 year.

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

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

DBT Registration Process:

Step-1: Visit the DBT farmer sign-up page.

Step-2: Pick the Aadhaar verification mode: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

Step-3: Fill in the Aadhaar number and name as printed on Aadhaar and press “Authentication”.

Step-4: Key in the OTP received and press “Validate OTP”.

Step-5: Check and confirm the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details, then press “Farmer Registration”.

Step-6: Complete the Registration Page accurately with farmer, land and bank account details and press “Submit”.

Step-7: Authenticate using OTP and press “Register”, which generates your Registration Id.

Note: The 13 digit registration number can be used to apply for the scheme 48 hours after registering.



Online Application of the Scheme:

Step-1: Open the Cluster scheme application page.

Step-2: Go to the bottom of the page, tick the checkbox and press “Proceed to apply”.

Step-3: Select the “Type of Applicant” on the next screen, fill in the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan” and press “Get details”.

Step-4: Complete the required information, including address and land details, and attach the documents.

Step-5: Tick the confirmation box and press “Submit”.

Step-6: The system issues an “Application Number”, which you should retain for future use.

Step-7: A printout of the submitted form can be taken with the Print option.

Helpdesk:

Address: 2nd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, Mithapur, Patna

Email: dir-bhds-bih@nic.in

Call: 0612-2547772

Contact List: State Level Officers, Division Level Officers, District Level Officers.

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