What you get
> Financial Support: | - First year: ₹33,750/- per hectare. - Second year: ₹11,250/- 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
How can farmers apply for the scheme?
Farmers can apply online through the DBT portal.
What is the "Papita Vikash Yojana"?
The "Papita Vikash Yojana" is a component of the "Mukhyamantri Bagwani Yojana", launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, to promote papaya cultivation through financial assistance and the supply of high-quality plants.
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides [?]33,750/- per hectare in the first year and [?]11,250/- per hectare in the second year as financial support.
What is the minimum and maximum land requirement for eligibility?
Applicants must have agricultural land of at least 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and up to a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
Are both ryot and non-ryot farmers eligible for this scheme?
Yes, both ryot farmers (with land documents) and non-ryot farmers (with a contract form) are eligible to apply.
How are payments made under the scheme?
Payments under the scheme are processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Is there a reservation quota in the scheme?
Yes, the scheme reserves 20% for Scheduled Castes, 1.44% for Scheduled Tribes, and 30% for women beneficiaries.
Can non-ryot farmers apply for the scheme?
Non-ryot farmers can apply based on a contract form as proof of their eligibility.
Are high-quality plants provided under the scheme?
Yes, the scheme includes the supply of high-quality papaya plants to beneficiaries.
What documents are required for ryot farmers to apply?
Ryot farmers need to submit land ownership documents as proof of eligibility.
In which districts of Bihar is the scheme applicable?
The scheme is implemented across all districts of Bihar.