Nariwal Paudha Vitaran Yojana

Description
The “Nariwal Paudha Vitaran Yojana”, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, is designed to distribute coconut saplings to farmers and individuals willing to plant on their land. The main objective of this scheme is to plant coconut saplings in non-traditional coconut areas in the state.

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Benefits
• **Subsidy Support:** 75% subsidy i.e. ₹63.75/- will be payable on the unit cost of ₹85/- per sapling. - **Distribution of Saplings:** A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 712 saplings (178 saplings per hectare) will be provided to beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a farmer.
3. The applicant should be interested in planting coconut saplings.
4. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
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6. &gt; **Note 1: Beneficiary allocation:**
7. - General Category: 78.56%.
8. - Scheduled Castes: 20%.
9. - Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%.
10. - Women Participation: 30%.
11. &gt; **Note 2:** The benefit of the scheme will generally be given to the farmer family. Farmer family means husband-wife and minor child.
12. &gt; **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
• If the applicant's name is not clear in the land-ownership/ revenue receipt, it will be mandatory to attach the genealogy along with the land-ownership/ revenue receipt.
• For the distribution of coconut saplings at subsidized rates, an agreement /or receipt of the land where it will be planted will be mandatory.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the "Nariwal Paudha Vitaran Yojana"?
A: The scheme is an initiative to distribute coconut saplings at subsidized rates to encourage coconut cultivation in Bihar.

Q: How much does a sapling cost under this scheme?
A: The total cost is [?]85/- per sapling, but with a 75% subsidy, beneficiaries pay only [?]21.25/-.

Q: How many saplings can an applicant get?
A: Beneficiaries can obtain a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 712 saplings under the scheme.

Q: What documents are required to apply?
A: Applicants need to submit land ownership proof or a revenue receipt. If the applicant's name is unclear in the records, a genealogy document is required.

Q: Can urban residents participate in the scheme?
A: Yes, urban residents can also avail of the scheme to plant saplings in their gardens or available spaces.

Q: Where will the saplings be distributed?
A: Saplings will be distributed through the Assistant Director of Horticulture in each district.

Q: What is the planting density for the saplings?
A: A planting density of 178 saplings per hectare is recommended.

Q: Can saplings be planted in kitchen gardens or backyards?
A: Yes, the scheme allows saplings to be planted in kitchen gardens, backyards, farms, or bari.

Q: What happens if the applicant does not have clear land ownership documents?
A: In such cases, a genealogy certificate must be submitted along with the application.