What you get
Financial Support: | - First year: ₹46,875/- per hectare. - Second year: ₹15,625/- per hectare. | Plant Distribution: | - Supply of high-quality tissue-cultured plants.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
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.