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Vegetable development scheme 2024-25, application process, benefits, and key information

Vegetable Development Scheme
Vegetable Development Scheme

Vegetables play a crucial role in agriculture, significantly contributing to farmers' incomes. To enhance vegetable production and boost farmers' earnings, the government introduces innovative schemes annually. The Vegetable Development Scheme (2024-25) is a pivotal initiative offering farmers up to 75% subsidy on vegetable seeds, saplings, and other essential resources. Here’s everything you need to know to benefit from this scheme.

Objective of the Scheme:

The primary aim of the Vegetable Development Scheme is to increase vegetable production and double farmers' income. By promoting the use of hybrid seeds and saplings, the scheme seeks to enhance both the quality and quantity of produce.

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Benefits Offered Under the Scheme:

  1. Hybrid Vegetable Saplings: Up to 75% subsidy for crops like broccoli, capsicum, tomato, cauliflower, and eggplant.
  2. Vegetable Seeds Distribution: Up to 75% subsidy on seeds for pumpkin, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, okra, chili, and more.
  3. Onion Seeds Distribution: 75% subsidy for Rabi onion seeds.
  4. Seed Assistance: Applicable for a minimum of 0.25 acres and a maximum of 2.5 acres.
  5. Sapling Assistance: Support for 1,000 to 10,000 saplings per farmer.

Eligibility Criteria: To avail of the scheme, applicants must meet these conditions:

Must be a farmer:

  1. Must provide land ownership proof or updated revenue receipts.
  2. Farmers can also apply using inheritance or tenancy agreements.

Required Documents for Application:

  1. Land ownership certificate.
  2. Updated revenue receipt.
  3. Proof of inheritance.
  4. Formal tenancy agreement.

Seed and Sapling Distribution Process:

  1. Saplings will be distributed through the Center of Excellence, Chandi, Nalanda.
  2. Seeds will be provided via the Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.
  3. Farmers will receive seeds and saplings based on predefined limits.

List of Hybrid Vegetables Included in the Scheme:

  1. Rabi Crops: Broccoli, capsicum, tomato, cauliflower, cabbage.
  2. Summer Crops: Eggplant, watermelon, muskmelon.

Sources for Seeds and Saplings: The government has designated centers to ensure the availability of resources:

  1. Center of Excellence, Chandi, Nalanda
  2. Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna

Provisions for Land Ownership: Farmers must submit one of the following documents:

  1. Land ownership certificate.
  2. Updated revenue receipt.

Special Provisions for Non-Landowner Farmers: Tenant farmers who do not own land can also benefit from the scheme by submitting a formal tenancy agreement.

Key Benefits and Limitations of the Scheme:

  1. Financial assistance for farmers.
  2. Access to high-quality seeds and saplings.
  3. The scheme provides benefits for only one sub-component at a time.

Online Application Process: The application process has been made simple and transparent:

  1. Visit the official website (https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/).
  2. Fill out the required details, including personal and land-related information.
  3. Upload the necessary documents.
  4. Submit your application and download the receipt.

Conclusion: The Vegetable Development Scheme (2024-25) is a game-changer for farmers, not only improving their economic conditions but also revolutionizing vegetable production. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply now to take full advantage of this impactful initiative.

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