To avail the assistance being given on fig cultivation, online application will have to be made.
Now emphasis is being given on fig cultivation in Bihar, for this farmers have been made aware and encouraged. In order to direct the farmers towards fig cultivation in the state, the Bihar government has started ‘Fig Fruit Development Scheme’. Through the scheme, the state government will give good subsidy to the farmers for fig cultivation. The benefit of this scheme will be given by the state government. to take Online applications have been invited from farmers.
India at 12th place in fig production
The country is at 12th place in fig production. Commercial cultivation of figs is mostly done in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and western parts of Tamil Nadu and Coimbatore. But now its cultivation is also starting in Bihar, farmers will be able to get good profits by cultivating it.
Fig Fruit Development Scheme will be expanded in all districts
Bihar Agriculture Department said in a post on social media platform Tutor that the main objective of Fig Fruit Development Scheme is to increase the cultivation of figs. So that both the farming area and production increase in the state, this will also increase the income of the farmers. Cultivate figs and get grant-in-aid. Fig Fruit Development Scheme has been expanded in all the districts of the state.
Bihar Government To promote fig cultivation in the state, a rebate of Rs 50,000 is being given to the farmers. Farmers will get this amount in three installments. In the first year, a grant-in-aid of Rs 30,000 will be given, while in the second and third year, a grant of Rs 10,000 each will be given. < /p>
Benefit will be available on minimum 0.25 acre
The benefit of the scheme is applicable for minimum 0.25 acre i.e. 0.1 hectare and maximum 10 acre i.e. 4 hectare. The benefit of this scheme is available only for farmers and land documents. If the name of the applicant is not clear in the land ownership and revenue receipt, then it is mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land ownership and revenue receipt. Interested farmers will have to check the bank account details registered with DBT themselves before applying. The selection of farmers will be 78.56 percent in general category, 20 percent for Scheduled Caste and 1.44 percent for Scheduled Tribe. There will be 30 percent participation of women in each category.
How to apply online
- For online application, farmers should first visit the state government’s horticulture.bihar.gov.in website. Have to go.
- After going to the home page of the official website, select the scheme option.
- After going here, click on Anjeer Fruit Development Scheme.
- After this, you will have to apply for subsidy on fig cultivation.
- After clicking here, the registration form will open.
- After this, all the information sought. to carefully And fill it correctly.
- After filling all the details the application will be submitted successfully.
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