Sarkari Yojana
Makhana Beej Vitaran
About Makhana Beej Vitaran
Bihar’s Department of Agriculture has launched “Makhana Beej Vitaran” to expand Makhana farming and raise farmers’ incomes. Improved seed varieties developed by Bihar Agricultural University, such as Swarn Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1, are given to farmers in 11 districts of Bihar. Implementation covers 10 districts listed in Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order: Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Makhana Beej Vitaran, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only farmers can apply
Only farmers can apply.
The farmer must be from one of these…
The farmer must be from one of these Bihar districts: Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi and Khagaria.
Farmland held must be no less than 0.25…
Farmland held must be no less than 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and no more than 10 acres (4 ha).
Registration on the DBT portal is compulsory
Registration on the DBT portal is compulsory. Note 1: Beneficiary allocation: Women are to make up 30% of participants. Note 2: Ryot farmers can claim the benefit on the strength of land documents, while non-ryot farmers can do so with a contract form. Note 3: Selection follows the first come first serve principle.
Benefits Provided
Makhana Beej Vitaran provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Subsidized Seeds
Subsidized Seeds: Farmers get seeds of the recommended varieties at 30 Kg/Ha.
For Swarn Vaidehi variety: A subsidy (75%) of ₹4,950/- is provided.
For Sabour Makhana-1 variety: The subsidy (75%) comes to ₹5,737.50/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For DBT Registration Process:
Aadhaar details, which must be linked to the…
Aadhaar details, which must be linked to the mobile number.
A passport size photograph
A passport size photograph.
Particulars of the farmer
Particulars of the farmer.
Details of the land
Details of the land.
Bank account details
Bank account details. For the Online Application of the Scheme:
A passport size photograph
A passport size photograph.
Contract form (needed from non-ryot farmers)
Contract form (needed from non-ryot farmers).
Revenue receipt/ land-ownership document, where applicable
Revenue receipt/ land-ownership document, where applicable. Note: Where the applicant's name is not clearly shown on the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, a genealogy must be attached along with it.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Makhana Beej Vitaran through the online application process outlined below.
DBT Registration Process:
Open the DBT portal's registration page
Open the DBT portal's registration page.
Pick an Aadhaar verification type
Pick an Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Type your Aadhaar number and your Name as…
Type your Aadhaar number and your Name as on Aadhaar, then click "Authentication".
Key in the OTP and click "Validate OTP"
Key in the OTP and click "Validate OTP".
Confirm the "Kisan Credit Card (KCC)" Details shown…
Confirm the "Kisan Credit Card (KCC)" Details shown and click "Farmer Registration".
On the Registration Page, carefully enter the Farmer…
On the Registration Page, carefully enter the Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details, then click "Submit".
Verify with OTP and click "Register" to get…
Verify with OTP and click "Register" to get your Registration Id. Note: Farmers can apply for the scheme 48 hours after registering, using the 13 digit registration number. Online Application of the Scheme:
Go to the official website
Go to the official website.
Scroll down to the bottom, tick the checkbox…
Scroll down to the bottom, tick the checkbox and click "Proceed to apply".
On the following page, choose the "Type of…
On the following page, choose the "Type of Applicant", type the "DBT Registration Number of Kisan" and click "Get details".
Enter the details asked for, such as Address…
Enter the details asked for, such as Address and Land Details, and upload the documents.
Tick the checkbox and click "Submit"
Tick the checkbox and click "Submit".
An "Application Number" is generated; note it for…
An "Application Number" is generated; note it for later reference.
The Print option lets you take a printout…
The Print option lets you take a printout of the completed application.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.