Bihar offers 40% subsidy for alternative crops

Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said farmers growing alternative crops can get a 40% subsidy under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY). It applies to farms of 0.1 to 2 hectares.

Turmeric and ginger cultivation will start in February-March next year. At a prescribed cost of ₹1 lakh per hectare, subsidy can reach ₹40,000 per hectare. For tomatoes, chillies and cabbage, the cost is ₹60,000 per hectare and support can reach ₹24,000 per hectare. Tagging and supply of their hybrid seeds has begun.

Spring onion growers can get up to ₹20,000 per hectare, based on a prescribed cost of ₹50,000 per hectare. Bihar has included Bhima Shakti alongside Agrifound Light Red.