Makhana Beej Vitaran

Description
“Makhana Beej Vitaran” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to enhance Makhana cultivation and increase farmers& 39; earnings. Under this scheme, improved seed varieties such as Swarn Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1, developed by Bihar Agricultural University, are distributed to farmers in 11 districts of Bihar. The scheme is to be implemented in 10 districts of the state under Schedule 1, 2 and 3 of the approval order, namely, Katihar, Purnia, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa and Khagaria.

Benefits
• **Subsidized Seeds:** Seeds of recommended varieties will be made available to farmers at the rate of 30 Kg/Ha. - **For Swarn Vaidehi variety:** ₹4,950/- will be given as a subsidy (75%). - **For Sabour Makhana-1 variety:** ₹5,737.50/- will be given as a subsidy (75%).
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
2. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar: Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi and Khagaria.
3. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
4. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
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6. > **Note 1****: Beneficiary allocation:** Women Participation: 30%.
7. > **Note 2:****** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
8. > **Note 3:****** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.
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Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.

Step 2: Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
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Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.

Step 3: Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.
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Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.

Step 4: Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”.
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Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”.

Step 5: Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
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Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.

Step 6: Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
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Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.

Step 7: Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.
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Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.

Step 8: Step 1: Visit the official website.
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Step 1: Visit the official website.

Step 9: Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
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Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.

Step 10: Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
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Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.

Step 11: Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
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Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.

Step 12: Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
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Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.

Step 13: Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
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Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.

Step 14: Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.
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Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Details (Should be linked with mobile number).
• Passport Size Photo.
• Farmer details.
• Land information.
• Bank account.
• Passport Size Photo.
• Contract form ( for non-ryot farmers).
• Land-ownership/ revenue receipt (If applicable).

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the “Makhana Beej Vitaran” Scheme?
A: The scheme aims to increase farmers' income by improving the production and productivity of Makhana through the distribution of high-quality seeds.

Q: Which districts are eligible for the scheme?
A: Farmers from Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi, and Khagaria are eligible for the scheme.

Q: Who can avail benefits from this scheme?
A: Farmers who own or lease land in the eligible districts can avail benefits from the scheme.

Q: What types of seeds are distributed under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides improved varieties of Makhana seeds, including Swarna Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1.

Q: What is the subsidy offered under this scheme?
A: A 75% subsidy is provided on the total cost of seeds per hectare for both Swarna Vaidehi and Sabour Makhana-1 varieties.

Q: What is the cost of Swarna Vaidehi seeds after subsidy?
A: For Swarna Vaidehi seeds, the total cost per hectare is [?]6,600/-, and the subsidy of [?]4,950/- makes it highly affordable for farmers.

Q: What is the cost of Sabour Makhana-1 seeds after subsidy?
A: For Sabour Makhana-1 seeds, the total cost per hectare is [?]7,650/-, and the subsidy of [?]5,737.50/- significantly reduces the expense for farmers.

Q: Can tenant farmers apply for the scheme?
A: Yes, tenant farmers can apply by submitting an agreement in the prescribed format available through the scheme.

Q: What is the minimum and maximum land area eligible for assistance?
A: Assistance is available for a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 hectare) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 hectares).

Q: Where are the seeds sourced from?
A: The seeds are provided by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur.