Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Kela Vikas Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc.
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The Scheme aims to expand plantain cultivation across 15 districts in Bihar. Farmers can receive subsidies for up to 10 acres and access high-quality tissue-cultured plants for cultivation.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar. 1. The applicant should be a farmer. 1. The applicant must be from any of the following districts: Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Nawada, Saran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Sheikhpura. 1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha). 1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal. > Note 1: Beneficiary allocation: - General Category: 78.56%. - Scheduled Castes: 20%. - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%. - Women Participation: 30%. > Note 2: The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> DBT Registration Process: Step 1: Visit the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="registration page" nis:value=https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/RegFarmer/ nis:enabled=true/> of the DBT portal. Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS. Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”. Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”. Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”. Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”. Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id. > Note: After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number. > Online Application of the Scheme: Step 1: Visit the official <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="website" nis:value=https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/HortMIS/AreaExpansionStateScheme/OnlineAppBananaState.aspx nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”. Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”. Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc and upload documents. Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”. Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference. Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.
Required Documents
- For DBT Registration Process: Aadhaar Details (Should be linked with mobile number). Passport Size Photo. Farmer details. Land information. Bank account. For the Online Application of the Scheme: Passport Size Photo. Contract form ( for non-ryot farmers). Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (If applicable). Note: If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
FAQs
What is the “Kela Vikash Yojana”?
The “Kela Vikash Yojana” is a scheme under the “Mukhyamantri Bagwani Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, to promote plantain cultivation across 15 districts in the state.
What are the eligible districts for the scheme?
The scheme is available to applicants from Arwal, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gopalganj, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Nawada, Saran, Shivhar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, and Sheikhpura.
What is the minimum and maximum land requirement for applying?
Applicants must have at least 0.25 acres (0.1 hectares) and can apply for up to a maximum of 10 acres (4 hectares) of agricultural land.
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive ₹46,875/- per hectare in the first year and ₹15,625/- per hectare in the second year as financial assistance.
What kind of plant material is distributed under the scheme?
Beneficiaries receive high-quality tissue-cultured plants for cultivation.
How is inclusivity ensured in the scheme?
The scheme includes reserved quotas for Scheduled Castes (20%), Scheduled Tribes (1.44%), and women beneficiaries (30%).
Are both ryot and non-ryot farmers eligible to apply?
Yes, ryot farmers can apply using land documents, while non-ryot farmers can apply using a contract form.
What is the registration process for the scheme?
Applicants must register on the DBT portal, and after 48 hours of registration, they can apply online using their 13-digit registration number.
What documents are required for application?
Applicants need land-ownership/revenue receipts, and if the name on the document is unclear, a genealogy document must be attached.
How are payments disbursed under the scheme?
Financial assistance is disbursed directly to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
What happens if the name on the land document is unclear?
If the name on the land-ownership or revenue receipt is unclear, the applicant must provide a genealogy document along with the receipt.
Can women beneficiaries apply for the scheme?
Yes, women beneficiaries are encouraged to apply, with 30% of the scheme's allocation reserved for their participation.