Sarkari Yojana

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana

Bihar
Quick Summary: Bihar's Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana pays farmers ₹1,00,000/- per acre for cluster cultivation of guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya and marigold, and ₹2,00,000/- per acre for dragon fruit and strawberry, in two instalments.

About Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana

Launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, “Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana” encourages farmers to grow chosen crops in clusters, namely guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit and strawberry. Subsidies are given so that farmers can bring more land under these crops and earn more from farming.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

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

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Applicants may be individual farmers, farmer groups, a…

Applicants may be individual farmers, farmer groups, a Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO), a cooperative society or a registered institution.

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Applicants must hold between 0.25 acres and 10…

Applicants must hold between 0.25 acres and 10 acres of farmland (up to 25 acres for a cluster area).

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Applicants must be registered on the DBT portal

Applicants must be registered 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 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Subsidy for Standard Crops:

₹1,00,000/- per acre for guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya and marigold
First instalment: 65,000/-;
Second instalment (paid once 75% of plants survive): 35,000/-).

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Subsidy for Premium Crops:

₹2,00,000/- per acre for dragon fruit and strawberry (
First instalment: 1,30,000/-;
Second instalment (paid once 75% of plants survive): 70,000/-).

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Planting material is supplied.

Note: Beneficiary allocation:
General Category: 78.56%.
Scheduled Castes: 20%.
Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
Share 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 particulars, linked to a mobile number.

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A passport-size photograph

A passport-size photograph.

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Details of the farmer

Details of the farmer.

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Particulars of the land

Particulars of the land.

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Bank account details

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

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1. A passport-size photograph.

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Agreement (contract) form ( required for non-ryot farmers)

Agreement (contract) form ( required for 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 is not clearly shown on the land ownership record/ revenue receipt, a family genealogy must be attached along with it.
The land ownership certificate must have been updated within the past 3 years, and the revenue receipt must be from the past 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 through the online application process outlined below.

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Application Process

DBT Registration Process:

Step-1: Open the DBT portal's farmer registration page.

Step-2: Choose how to verify Aadhaar: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

Step-3: Type your Aadhaar number and your name exactly as in Aadhaar, then click “Authentication”.

Step-4: Type the OTP and click “Validate OTP”.

Step-5: Confirm the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details shown and click “Farmer Registration”.

Step-6: On the Registration Page, fill in the farmer details, land information and bank account details correctly and click “Submit”.

Step-7: Verify with OTP and click “Register” to get your Registration Id.

Note: Farmers can apply for the scheme using their 13 digit registration number once 48 hours have passed since registration.



Online Application of the Scheme:

Step-1: Go to the horticulture department's online application page.

Step-2: Scroll down, tick the checkbox and click “Proceed to apply”.

Step-3: On the following page, choose the “Type of Applicant”, type the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan” and click “Get details”.

Step-4: Fill in the details asked for, such as address and land details, and upload the documents.

Step-5: Tick the checkbox and click “Submit”.

Step-6: An “Application Number” is generated; keep it safe for later reference.

Step-7: You can also print the completed application using 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