Beej Masaale Ki Yojana

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana is a state-led agricultural scheme of the Bihar government for farmers who grow seed spices such as coriander, fenugreek, mangrail, fennel and ajwain. The scheme offers a 40% subsidy, certified seeds and DBT payment so that spice farming becomes more profitable.

For the 2026-27 season, registration is open through the Bihar Krishi app and the horticulture department portal. Selected farmers get ₹20,000 per hectare, and the department keeps accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis till the district target is filled.

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana - Introduction

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana is run by the Directorate of Horticulture under the Agriculture Department of Bihar. The main aim is to encourage farmers to shift toward high-value seed spice crops that have good market demand. These crops are also rich in nutrition, so the scheme helps both farm income and family health.

The official online form for 2025-26 covered all 38 districts of Bihar. For the current season, the subsidy is fixed at 40% of the unit cost of ₹50,000 per hectare, which comes to ₹20,000 per hectare. The approved amount is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account through DBT using the CFMS system.

Farmers also get certified or verified spice seeds from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna, using a simple OTP verification process. This helps keep seed quality high and the crop yield good.

Key Information

Benefits

Farmers get clear money benefits under this scheme:

The subsidy is paid in two installments of ₹12,000 and ₹8,000 per hectare. One farmer can claim the benefit for a maximum of 2 hectares, which means the total support can go up to ₹40,000. Quality seeds come from Bihar State Seed Corporation, Patna.

Eligible Spice Crops

The scheme covers these seed spices for subsidy:

• Coriander (dhaniya), the most commonly chosen spice crop under the scheme in many districts.
• Fenugreek (methi), which has strong demand and is popular in the monsoon season.
• Mangrail (kalonji), counted among the identified seed spices of the state.
• Fennel (saunf), added to the list to widen crop choice for farmers.
• Ajwain, another seed spice that helps farmers diversify their income.

In some districts the crop list can change for a particular year. For example, in 2026-27 the Sheikhpura district is running the scheme only for coriander. So the farmer should confirm the crop list with the district horticulture office before applying.

Eligibility

To get the benefit, a farmer should meet these conditions:

• Must be a resident of Bihar and an active farmer.
• Must hold or farm land between 0.25 acre (0.1 hectare) and 5 acres (2 hectares).
• Must be registered on the DBT portal of the Agriculture Department.
• Both ryot farmers with land documents and non-ryot farmers with a contract form can apply.

Selection is done on a first-come, first-served basis. The allocation is 78.537% for General Category, 20% for Scheduled Castes and 1.463% for Scheduled Tribes, with 30% participation reserved for women in every category.

Application Process

The application is fully online. Farmers can apply through the Bihar Krishi app or the horticulture department portal. Follow these steps:

STEP 1 - Register on the DBT portal of the Agriculture Department using your Aadhaar card and authenticate with OTP. After 48 hours you get a 13-digit farmer registration ID.

STEP 2 - Download the Bihar Krishi app on your mobile phone or open the official online application portal for seed spices, then select Beej Masaale Ki Yojana.

STEP 3 - Choose your applicant type as ryot or non-ryot farmer and enter your DBT registration number so that your saved details appear on the form.

STEP 4 - Fill in the land details and address, then upload the required documents such as Aadhaar, bank passbook, passport-size photo and land papers.

STEP 5 - Review the form, tick the confirmation box and submit it. Keep the generated application number safe to track your status later.

If there is any problem while applying, the farmer can take help from the district horticulture officer or the horticulture department office.

Documents

Keep these documents ready before applying:

• For DBT registration: Aadhaar card linked to your mobile number, recent passport-sized photograph, land documents and bank account details.
• For scheme application: passport-sized photograph, land ownership certificate or revenue receipt, a genealogy document if your name is not clear on the receipt, and an Ekrarnama (contract form) for non-ryot farmers.

References

Official Scheme Guidelines (SOP) | Online Application Portal for Seed Spices | DBT Farmer Registration | Contract Form (Ekrarnama) 2025-26

FAQ's

What is Beej Masaale Ki Yojana?

Beej Masaale Ki Yojana is a Bihar state scheme that supports farmers growing seed spices like coriander, fenugreek, mangrail, fennel and ajwain through subsidy and certified seeds.

How much subsidy does a farmer get?

A farmer gets 40% subsidy on the unit cost of ₹50,000 per hectare, which comes to ₹20,000 per hectare. The benefit is limited to 2 hectares, so total support can go up to ₹40,000.

How is the subsidy paid?

The amount is paid in two installments of ₹12,000 and ₹8,000 per hectare. Payment goes directly to the registered bank account through DBT using the CFMS system.

Can a tenant farmer apply?

Yes. A non-ryot farmer can apply by submitting a valid Ekrarnama (contract form) in place of land ownership documents.

What is the land limit for the scheme?

The land holding should be between 0.25 acre (0.1 hectare) and 5 acres (2 hectares) to remain eligible.

How are beneficiaries selected?

Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis with category allocation of 78.537% General, 20% SC and 1.463% ST, and 30% reserved for women in each category.