Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana

Description
The scheme “Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana”, implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Haryana, aims to protect horticultural farmers from market price fluctuations and compensate them if they receive low prices for their produce in the market. Objectives: - To reduce the financial risk for farmers during periods of low market prices for vegetables and fruits by ensuring a protected price. - To encourage diversification in agriculture by supporting horticultural farmers. Crops covered under the scheme: - 21 Crops: Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum

Benefits
• To make vegetable growers risk free.
• To fix protected price for the crops (Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum)
• In case of selling of fruits/vegetables at lower prices in the market within the prescribed period, the difference in price upto the protected price will be compensated by the Government to the registered farmers.
• Note: The incentive amount will be released into the Aadhar linked bank account of the farmer.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a landowner, lessee, or tenant farmer in Haryana.
2. The farmer should cultivate one of the 21 listed crops.
3. **Note 1:** Registration on the [Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal](https://fasal.haryana.gov.in/) during the sowing period is mandatory.
4. **Note 2:** The land and crop details must be certified by the Horticulture Department.

Required Documents
• Identity Proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Proof of land ownership or lease agreement (for tenant farmers)
• Registration proof from the Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal
• J-Form for the sale of produce
• Bank account details linked with Aadhaar
• Any other documents if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana (BBY)?
A: BBY is a unique scheme by the Haryana Government to compensate horticulture producers when they receive lower prices for their produce in the market. It aims to reduce the risk of price volatility and encourage crop diversification among farmers.

Q: Which crops are covered under the scheme?
A: The scheme covers 21 crops: Okra (Bhindi), Chili, Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cabbage (Patta Gobhi), Radish (Mooli), Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower (Phool Gobhi), Carrot (Gajar), Pea (Matar), Capsicum (Shimla Mirch), Brinjal (Baingan), Turmeric (Haldi), Garlic (Lahsun), Mango (Aam), Kinnow, Guava (Amrud), Litchi, and Ber.

Q: What is the primary objective of the scheme?
A: The main objectives are to mitigate the risk of low prices during the sale of vegetables and fruits by providing compensation up to a protected price and to encourage farmers to diversify their crops.

Q: Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
A: Landowners, lessees, or tenant farmers cultivating the specified crops are eligible to benefit from the scheme.

Q: Is registration mandatory to avail benefits under the scheme?
A: Yes, farmers must register on the "Meri Fasal, Mera Byora" portal during the sowing period to avail benefits under the scheme.

Q: Where can farmers register for the scheme?
A: Registration facilities are available at Saral Kendras, e-Disha Kendras, Marketing Board offices, Horticulture Department offices, Agriculture Department offices, and internet kiosks.

Q: Who verifies the registered crop area?
A: The Horticulture Department verifies the crop area registered by the farmers.

Q: Is there any fee for registration under the BBY?
A: No, the registration for the scheme is free of cost.

Q: When is the registration period open for the BBY?
A: Registration is open only during the specified period, which is announced by the authorities. Farmers should register within this timeframe to be eligible for benefits.

Q: Is it mandatory to sell produce through 'J-Forms' to avail benefits?
A: Yes, to avail benefits under the scheme, it is mandatory to sell the produce through 'J-Forms'.

Q: Where can farmers upload their sales details under the scheme?
A: After selling their produce using 'J-Forms', farmers can upload their sales details on the BBY e-portal (www.bby.hortharyana.gov.in). Facilities for this are available at the respective Market Committee offices.

Q: How is the compensation calculated under the scheme?
A: If the wholesale price of the produce during the sale period is less than the protected price, the government compensates the difference to the registered farmers. The compensation is based on the quantity sold through 'J-Forms' and the per-acre production determined as per the scheme's guidelines.

Q: How is the average daily wholesale price determined?
A: The average daily wholesale price is determined based on the daily prices from designated mandis by the Mandi Board, following the scheme's standards and guidelines.

Q: How is the compensation amount disbursed to farmers?
A: The compensation amount is directly credited to the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account.