Sarkari Yojana
Makhana Vikas Yojana
About Makhana Vikas Yojana
The Department of Agriculture, Bihar, introduced the “Makhana Vikas Yojona” to raise Makhana cultivation and yields in 10 selected districts of Bihar. Its main components are farmer training and grants for the traditional tools used to grow and process Makhana. The scheme covers the 10 districts named in Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order, which are Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Makhana Vikas Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is for farmers
The scheme is for farmers.
Applicants must come from one of these districts…
Applicants must come from one of these districts of Bihar : Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga and Khagaria.
Land holding must be between a minimum of…
Land holding must be between a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
The farmer needs to be registered on the…
The farmer needs to be registered on the DBT portal.
Note 1:
Beneficiary allocation:
Women Participation: 30% of the beneficiaries.
Note 2: Land documents entitle ryot farmers to the benefit, and a contract form entitles non-ryot farmers.
Note 3: Beneficiaries are picked in the order in which they apply (first come first serve basis).
Benefits Provided
Makhana Vikas Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Training
Training: Farmers attend workshops and training to take up modern methods and raise their productivity.
Equipment Kits: For traditional Makhana farming tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi), a grant of 75% of the cost is given, limited to ₹16,575/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For DBT Registration Process:
Aadhaar Details, with the mobile number linked
Aadhaar Details, with the mobile number linked.
Photo of passport size
Photo of passport size.
Information about the farmer
Information about the farmer.
Information about the land
Information about the land.
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account. For the Online Application of the Scheme:
Photo of passport size
Photo of passport size.
Contract form (only for non-ryot farmers)
Contract form (only for non-ryot farmers).
Land-ownership papers/ revenue receipt, if relevant
Land-ownership papers/ revenue receipt, if relevant. Note: A genealogy has to be attached to the land-ownership/ revenue receipt whenever the applicant's name does not appear clearly on it.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Makhana Vikas Yojana through the online application process outlined below.
DBT Registration Process:
Go to the registration page on the DBT…
Go to the registration page on the DBT portal.
Choose how Aadhaar is to be verified
Choose how Aadhaar is to be verified: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Provide your Aadhaar number and the Name printed…
Provide your Aadhaar number and the Name printed on Aadhaar, and press "Authentication".
Type in the OTP received and press "Validate…
Type in the OTP received and press "Validate OTP".
Check and confirm the "Kisan Credit Card (KCC)"…
Check and confirm the "Kisan Credit Card (KCC)" Details, then press "Farmer Registration".
Complete the Registration Page with your Farmer details,…
Complete the Registration Page with your Farmer details, Land information and Bank account details, and press "Submit".
Confirm through OTP and press "Register", which creates…
Confirm through OTP and press "Register", which creates your Registration Id. Note: The scheme application can be made with the 13 digit registration number once 48 hours have passed since registration. Online Application of the Scheme:
Open the official website
Open the official website.
At the bottom of the page, select the…
At the bottom of the page, select the checkbox and press "Proceed to apply".
Select the "Type of Applicant" on the next…
Select the "Type of Applicant" on the next page, provide the "DBT Registration Number of Kisan" and press "Get details".
Supply the details needed, for example Address and…
Supply the details needed, for example Address and Land Details, and attach the documents.
Select the checkbox and press "Submit"
Select the checkbox and press "Submit".
Save the "Application Number" that is generated for…
Save the "Application Number" that is generated for future use.
A printed copy of the application can be…
A printed copy of the application can be taken with the Print option.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.