Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme supports farmers in Maharashtra with financial help for planting 16 types of perennial fruit crops. This state-level scheme of the Agriculture Department gives the subsidy in three yearly instalments of 50:30:20 so that a new orchard can be set up and maintained properly over three years.
For 2026-27, the MahaDBT farmer portal is set to reopen for fresh registration and new applications. From 2025-26 the department has shifted to a first come first serve method of approval, so farmers should apply as soon as the portal opens and keep their documents ready. The scheme is being implemented by the Commissionerate of Agriculture, Maharashtra State, Pune.
Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme - Introduction
The scheme began in the Kharif season of 2018-19 and covers 16 perennial horticulture crops: Mango, Cashew, Guava, Sapota, Custard Apple, Pomegranate, Lemon, Coconut, Tamarind, Fig, Amla, Kokum, Jackfruit, Jamun, Orange and Mosambi. Farmers already eligible under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) should first take the fruit plantation benefit under MGNREGA up to 2 hectares, and the remaining area can be covered under this scheme.
Landholding limits differ by region. In Konkan division, minimum 0.10 hectare (10 gunthe) and maximum 10.00 hectares. In other divisions, minimum 0.20 hectare (20 gunthe) and maximum 6.00 hectares. A farmer can plant more than one fruit crop within these limits. Drip irrigation is compulsory for the orchard, and farmers get 100 percent subsidy for installing the drip set.
Subsidy is credited directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the farmer. To keep receiving the yearly instalments, plants must survive at 80 percent or more in the first year. For second and third year payments, irrigated plants should survive at 90 percent and dryland plants at 80 percent. If the survival rate falls below this, the remaining subsidy is not paid and the farmer has to replace the plants at his own cost.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary States | Maharashtra |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| DBT Enabled | Yes |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture Department |
| Implementing Agency | Commissionerate of Agriculture, Maharashtra State, Pune |
| Launch Date | 2018-07-06 |
| Official Portal | MahaDBT Farmer Portal |
Benefits
Financial support under this scheme is paid through DBT and covers most orchard work. The subsidy amount changes with the crop and planting density.
- Pit digging, planting grafts or seedlings, applying chemical and organic fertilizer, crop protection measures and gap filling are covered under the approved cost.
- 100 percent subsidy for drip irrigation set installation is available to selected farmers.
- Targets give priority to small and marginal farmers, SC/ST farmers, women and disabled farmers. 30 percent of yearly targets are reserved for women farmers.
As per the official norms, Mango plantation support is ₹53,561 per hectare for 10x10 meter spacing and goes up to ₹1,01,972 per hectare for intensive 5x5 spacing. Guava support goes up to ₹2,02,090 per hectare for intensive planting, Pomegranate up to ₹1,09,487, and Coconut from ₹59,622 to ₹65,022 per hectare depending on the variety.
Eligibility
To apply, a farmer must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra and have own 7/12 land record in his name. Aadhaar card, 8-A certificate and a bank account linked with Aadhaar are required. If land is jointly held, written consent of all co-holders is needed.
Forest rights (Forest Rights Act 2006) patta holders can also get the benefit. Farmers whose family income depends only on farming get first priority. SC/ST, small and marginal, women and disabled farmers get priority in selection. Farmers eligible under MGNREGA must first take the 2 hectare fruit plantation benefit under that scheme; only the remaining area is covered under this scheme.
Exclusions
Institutional beneficiaries are not eligible. Only individual farmers can get the benefit.
Application Process
Applications are invited every year in April through advertisements. Farmers can apply online on the MahaDBT farmer portal or submit the prescribed offline form to the taluka agriculture officer within 21 days of the advertisement.
STEP 1 - Go to the official MahaDBT portal at MahaDBT Farmer Portal and open the Farmer section.
STEP 2 - Click on New Applicant Registration and create an account with Aadhaar number, name, mobile number and email.
STEP 3 - Set a username and password, then complete personal, address and land details in the profile till it reaches 100 percent.
STEP 4 - Apply for Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme, select the fruit crop and area, and pay the registration fee of ₹23.60 to submit the form.
STEP 5 - After selection, submit the required documents within 2 days, get the pre-sanction letter and complete plantation within 75 days of the pre-sanction date.
STEP 6 - Maintain the plant survival level and let the field staff verify the plantation each year. Subsidy is paid in 50:30:20 ratio over three years.
Documents
Keep these documents ready before applying:
- 7/12 land extract and 8-A certificate
- Aadhaar card copy and copy of first page of Aadhaar-linked nationalized bank passbook
- Undertaking letter (hamipatra) and consent letter of all joint holders if land is jointly owned
- Caste certificate for SC/ST farmers
References
Bhausaheb Fundkar Falbag Lagvad Scheme page on MahaDBT
Official scheme implementation PDF with crop-wise rates
FAQ's
Which fruit crops are included in the scheme?
The scheme supports 16 varieties: Mango, Cashew, Guava, Sapota, Custard Apple, Pomegranate, Lemon, Coconut, Tamarind, Fig, Amla, Kokum, Jackfruit, Jamun, Orange and Mosambi.
Can a farmer apply for more than two fruit crops?
Yes, a farmer can plant more than one fruit crop within the landholding limits of the division.
What is the benefit amount for the fruit crops?
The subsidy changes with crop and density. Mango support is ₹53,561 to ₹1,01,972 per hectare, Guava up to ₹2,02,090, Pomegranate up to ₹1,09,487 and Coconut from ₹59,622 to ₹65,022. Drip set installation gets 100 percent subsidy.
Can women apply for this scheme?
Yes, women farmers can apply, and 30 percent of yearly targets are reserved for women.
Is there a special provision for differently-abled farmers?
Yes, disabled farmers get priority in selection under the scheme.
What is the application fee?
A nominal fee of ₹23.60 has to be paid to submit the online application.