Mushroom Kit Vitaran

Mushroom Kit Vitaran is a government scheme of Bihar that helps farmers start mushroom cultivation by providing subsidized mushroom kits and training. The scheme is run by the Directorate of Horticulture under the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, and the online application form for the latest cycle is open on the official portal.

Under this scheme, eligible farmers get mushroom kits at a 90% subsidy along with support to set up mushroom huts. The benefit is given on a first come, first served basis, and 30% priority is given to women farmers in every category.

Mushroom Kit Vitaran - Introduction

Mushroom Kit Vitaran, launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, encourages farmers and individuals to take up mushroom production as a source of income. The scheme provides high-quality mushroom kits at a subsidized rate and also supports the construction of mushroom huts so that farmers can grow mushrooms on a larger scale.

Key Information

Benefits

Mushroom Kit Vitaran offers different components so that farmers can choose the support that suits their scale of cultivation:

• Paddy or Oyster Mushroom Kit: The unit cost of each kit is ₹75, on which farmers get a 90% subsidy of ₹67.50 per kit. A farmer can take a minimum of 25 kits and a maximum of 100 kits.
• Button Mushroom Kit: The unit cost of each kit is ₹90, on which farmers get a 90% subsidy of ₹81 per kit. A farmer can take a minimum of 25 kits and a maximum of 100 kits.
• Bucket Mushroom Kit: The unit cost of each kit is ₹300, on which farmers get a 90% subsidy of ₹270 per kit. A farmer can take a minimum of 2 kits and a maximum of 10 kits.

Apart from kits, the scheme also supports the construction of a mushroom hut. The unit cost of a hut is ₹1,79,500, on which farmers get a 50% subsidy of ₹89,750. A farmer can get a maximum of one hut, built over 1500 square feet, and must also take straw, spawn, poly bags, tools and other material under the scheme.

Eligibility

To apply for Mushroom Kit Vitaran, a farmer should meet the following conditions:

• The applicant must be a resident of Bihar and should be a farmer.
• The farmer must be registered on the DBT portal of the Agriculture Department.
• Benefit is given on a first come, first served basis, and only one member per family can apply.
• 30% priority is given to women farmers in every category of the scheme.

Application Process

Farmers who wish to apply should first complete their DBT registration and then submit the online application for the scheme. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official DBT portal at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in and register as a farmer. Choose the authentication method (OTP, BIO-AUTH or IRIS), enter the Aadhaar details and authenticate.

STEP 2 - Provide the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) details and submit the registration to receive the DBT Registration ID.

STEP 3 - After 48 hours of DBT registration, open the online application form for the mushroom scheme on the horticulture portal of Bihar.

STEP 4 - Accept the terms and conditions, then click on Proceed to apply. Enter the DBT Registration Number so that your details load automatically.

STEP 5 - Upload the required documents such as a recent passport size photograph and finalize the submission. Save the generated application number for future reference.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

• For DBT Registration: Aadhaar linked with a mobile number, passport size photo and bank account details.
• For Scheme Application: A recent passport size photograph and the DBT Registration ID.

References

Official Scheme Guidelines

Online Application Portal

Mushroom Hut Model Estimate

FAQ's

What is Mushroom Kit Vitaran?

Mushroom Kit Vitaran is a Bihar government scheme that helps farmers start mushroom cultivation by providing subsidized mushroom kits and training.

Who is eligible for this scheme?

Any farmer who is a resident of Bihar and is registered on the DBT portal can apply. Priority is given to women farmers.

What is the cost of a mushroom kit?

The cost depends on the type of kit. Paddy or oyster kit costs ₹75, button kit costs ₹90 and bucket kit costs ₹300, with a 90% subsidy on each.

How many kits can I apply for?

For paddy and button kits, a farmer can take a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 100 kits. For bucket kits, the minimum is 2 and the maximum is 10.

Is there support for a mushroom hut?

Yes, the scheme gives a 50% subsidy of ₹89,750 on a mushroom hut with a unit cost of ₹1,79,500. A farmer can get a maximum of one hut.

Is land ownership required?

No, land ownership is not required to participate in this scheme.

How is the benefit given?

The benefit is given on a first come, first served basis, and only one member per family can apply.