Madhya Pradesh government runs Bari (Kitchen Garden) Scheme for poor farming families, and free vegetable seed packets worth ₹75 are still given through the Horticulture and Food Processing Department. Small farmers, marginal farmers and farm labourers holding a BPL card can get these seeds for growing vegetables in the open space around their home.
Seed packets are handed out at the district level, so there is no online form for this one. As on 03 August 2026, no separate online portal has been started for this scheme, and no change has been announced in the ₹75 packet value.
Bari (Kitchen Garden) Scheme Details
Idea behind this scheme is simple. Many poor families in villages have a small piece of land in their courtyard or backyard which stays unused. Department gives them free seeds so that space grows vegetables for the family kitchen. That cuts the vegetable bill and gives fresh food at home.
Seed packet usually carries a mix of common seasonal vegetables such as tomato, brinjal, chilli, lady finger, gourd and leafy greens. Exact mix depends on the season and on what the district horticulture office has in stock at that time.
Benefits Under Bari Scheme
One free vegetable seed packet worth ₹75 is given to each eligible family. Nothing has to be paid at any stage. Along with the seeds, staff at the district horticulture office also tell you how to sow and water them, which helps first-time growers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bari (Kitchen Garden) Scheme |
| Level | State scheme |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Main Department | Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Benefit | Free vegetable seed packet worth ₹75 |
| Eligible People | BPL small farmers, marginal farmers and farm labourers |
| Application Mode | Offline, at district horticulture office |
| Official Website | mphorticulture.gov.in |
Who Can Apply
Rules are kept simple so that poor families do not get stuck in paperwork. Check the points below before going to the office.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh, with an address proof of the state.
- Applicant should be a small farmer, marginal farmer or a farm labourer who works on other people's fields.
- Family should hold a valid BPL card, since the seed packets are meant only for below poverty line households.
- There should be some open space around the house or in the courtyard where vegetables can actually be grown.
Required Documents
Keep both original and photocopy of these papers when you visit the office, because staff check the originals and keep the copies.
- Aadhaar card or any other identity proof with photo.
- Residence proof of Madhya Pradesh, such as a voter card, ration card or domicile certificate.
- BPL card or BPL certificate issued by the local body.
- Passport size photo and any other paper asked by the district office.
How to Apply for Bari Kitchen Garden Scheme
Whole process is offline and free. No agent or middleman is needed anywhere, and no fee is charged for the seed packet.
STEP 1 - Go to the district office of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department in your district. In many districts the office sits inside the collectorate campus, and the village panchayat secretary can tell you the exact address.
STEP 2 - Ask the clerk for the Bari or Kitchen Garden seed packet scheme form and fill in your name, village, land or courtyard details and BPL card number.
STEP 3 - Attach the photocopies of identity proof, residence proof and BPL card with the form, and show the originals for checking.
STEP 4 - Submit the form at the counter. Staff check the BPL record and mark your name in the district list of eligible people.
STEP 5 - Collect the seed packet on the day told to you. In many blocks the packets are also given out at village camps run by the horticulture staff, so ask about the camp date in your area.
Contact and Help
For any problem in getting the seed packet, the district horticulture officer of your district is the right person to meet. Complaints can also be filed on the MP CM Helpline number 181, which works for all state schemes. Scheme wise details are listed on the CM Helpline scheme page as well.
Related Madhya Pradesh Schemes
Farmers who grow vegetables can also look at other state schemes running along with this one. Vegetable area expansion work is covered under Sabji Kshetra Vistar Yojana, and farmers doing greenhouse or shade net farming can check the scheme for protected cultivation of commercial horticultural crops. Crop loss cover is available under Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme.
References
Horticulture Schemes list, Department of Horticulture and Food Processing, Madhya Pradesh
BPL Kitchen Bari Development Scheme details, Khargone district website
FAQ's
Is Bari (Kitchen Garden) Scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, the scheme is still listed by the Madhya Pradesh horticulture department and seed packets are given at district level as per stock and season.
What is given under this scheme?
One free vegetable seed packet worth ₹75, holding common seasonal vegetable seeds like tomato, brinjal, chilli and lady finger.
Can the application be filed online?
No. Only the offline route works. You have to visit the district horticulture office or the village camp held by horticulture staff.
Who can get the seed packet?
BPL card holding small farmers, marginal farmers and farm labourers of Madhya Pradesh who have some open space at home to grow vegetables.
Is any fee charged for the seed packet?
No fee at all. If anyone asks for money, complain on the CM Helpline number 181.
How many times can one family get seeds?
Usually one packet per family in a season, and repeat distribution depends on the budget and stock of the district office.
Which department runs this scheme?
Horticulture and Food Processing Department of Madhya Pradesh runs it, through district horticulture offices.
What if the district office says stock is over?
Get your name entered in the waiting list and ask for the next distribution date, or raise the matter on CM Helpline 181.