The Bihar government has reintroduced the Bihar Hari Khad Yojana in 2024, focusing on promoting green manure crops like moong and dhaincha. Farmers will receive a subsidy of 80% to 90% on seeds for cultivating these crops, ensuring they only pay 10% of the total cost. This initiative aims to improve farming quality, encourage organic farming, and support the production of legume crops.
Key Points of Bihar Hari Khad Yojana 2024
- Scheme Name: Bihar Hari Khad Yojana 2024
- Purpose: To enhance farming quality, promote organic farming, and encourage farmers to grow legume crops.
- Beneficiaries: Farmers of Bihar
- Subsidy: 80% on moong seeds, 90% on dhaincha seeds
- Maximum Seed Allocation: Up to 20 kg per hectare of land
- Total Dhaincha Cultivation Area: 28,000 hectares
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website: brbn.bihar.gov.in
- Helpline: 0612-2547066 | brbn.bih.mail@gmail.com
Yojana Benefits
- Farmers can receive up to 20 kg of seeds per hectare.
- The subsidy helps farmers reduce their investment in seed purchases.
- Home delivery of seeds will be provided, eliminating the need for farmers to visit stores.
- The initiative aims to increase organic content in the soil, improving crop quality and yield.
- Farmers’ income is expected to increase, improving their living standards.
- Priority will be given to small and marginal farmers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The applicant must possess agricultural land.
- The bank account must be linked to the Aadhaar card.
Documents Required for Application
- Aadhaar Card
- Residence Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Farmer Registration Number
- Mobile Number
- Bank Passbook
- Passport-sized Photograph
How to Apply for Bihar Hari Khad Yojana?
- Visit the “Useful Important Links” section and click on the ‘Bihar Hari Khad Yojana Apply Online’ link.
- Enter your farmer registration number and click ‘Search’.
- Proceed by clicking on ‘Apply Now’ and fill out the form with the required details.
- Upload the necessary documents after scanning.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.
How to Check Application Status?
To check your application status, click on the ‘Bihar Hari Khad Yojana Status’ link in the “Useful Important Links” section. Enter your registration number and click ‘Search’. Your current application status will appear on the screen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is Bihar Hari Khad Yojana?
It is a scheme through which the Bihar government provides subsidies of 80% to 90% on moong and dhaincha seeds for farmers. - How much seed will be distributed to farmers?
Farmers will receive a maximum of 20 kg of seeds per hectare. - How many hectares will dhaincha cultivation cover?
Dhaincha cultivation will cover 28,000 hectares under this scheme. - How to apply for Bihar Hari Khad Yojana?
You can apply online through the official website by following the process mentioned in the article.