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Makhana Vikas Yojana
The scheme aims to boost Makhana cultivation by providing training to farmers and financial support for traditional equipment.
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About This Scheme
“Makhana Vikas Yojona” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, is designed to boost the cultivation and productivity of Makhana in 10 designated districts of Bihar. It focuses on offering training to farmers and providing grants for traditional equipment used in Makhana cultivation and processing. The scheme is to be implemented in 10 districts of the state under Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order, namely, Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.
Benefits
₹16.6K
Training: Workshops and training for farmers to adopt modern methods and improve productivity. - Equipment Kits: Grants of 75% of the cost (up to ₹16,575/-) for traditional tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi used in Makhana cultivation).
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](https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/HortMIS/AreaExpansionStateScheme/Documents/SchemeDocuments/Ekrarnama.pdf) ( for non-ryot farmers). 1. 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.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
OOnline
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹16.6K