Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II helps farmers in Bihar get financial subsidies for cluster-based cultivation of high-value crops such as guava, dragon fruit, and strawberry. Department of Agriculture, Bihar runs this scheme to help farmers raise their agricultural income and scale up their farming work.

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II - Introduction

Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II encourages farmers to take up cluster-based farming of selected crops. The scheme covers guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, and strawberry. Farmers who join a cluster can grow these crops together and get a bigger subsidy than a single farmer would normally receive.

For the current cycle, the official portal lists papaya as the selected crop for the cluster component. The subsidy is paid in two installments in a 65:35 ratio, and the amount is sent directly to the bank account through the DBT system using CFMS. This keeps the payment clear and fast for every eligible farmer.

Farmers who do not own land can also apply, but they must submit a contract form (ekrarnama) in the prescribed format. If the applicant's name is not clear on the land ownership or revenue receipt, a genealogy record must be attached along with the documents.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme gives cash support to help farmers grow their farming work well. The subsidy amount depends on the crop category chosen by the farmer.

Farmers also get support through the supply of plant material. The beneficiary allocation is fixed at 78.537% for the General Category, 20% for Scheduled Castes, and 1.463% for Scheduled Tribes. In every category, at least 30% priority is given to women farmers.

Eligibility

An individual farmer, a farmer group, or a farmer registered with a Farmers Producer Organization (FPO) or cooperative society can apply for this scheme. The land requirement is simple and works for small as well as medium farmers.

1. Farmers must own a minimum of 0.25 acres and up to 10 acres of agricultural land, or up to 25 acres for cluster areas.
2. Farmers should complete their registration on the DBT Agriculture portal before applying.

For example, if Ramesh, a local farmer, has 0.5 acres of land, he meets the minimum land requirement and can move ahead with his application after registering on the DBT portal.

Application Process

Farmers can apply for this scheme online through the official portals. The process has two main parts: first the DBT registration, then the scheme application.

STEP 1 - Visit the DBT farmer registration page and complete the Aadhaar authentication using OTP, BIO-AUTH, or IRIS options.

STEP 2 - Provide the land and bank details accurately and submit them. Save the generated registration ID and wait for 48 hours for the portal data to update.

STEP 3 - Go to the official horticulture scheme dashboard and select the application type. Enter the DBT registration number to pull up the saved details.

STEP 4 - Upload all required documents and submit the application. Keep the generated Application Number safe for tracking the status later.

Documents

Farmers should keep these documents ready to make the application process smooth.

For DBT Registration

1. Aadhaar card linked with an active mobile number.
2. Recent passport size photograph.
3. Valid bank account details and land records.

For Scheme Application

1. Passport size photograph.
2. Contract form (ekrarnama) if the farmer is a non-ryot farmer.
3. Valid land ownership or revenue receipt.

Make sure the land ownership certificate is updated within the last 3 years and the revenue receipt is from the last 1 year. If the name is not clear on the documents, attach a genealogy record.

References

General Guidelines | Online Application Portal

FAQ's

What is the primary objective of Cluster Mei Bagwani Ki Yojana-II?

The scheme encourages cluster-based farming of high-value crops by giving financial subsidies to eligible farmers in Bihar.

Which crops qualify for financial assistance?

Farmers can get subsidies for guava, amla, lemon, bael, lemongrass, papaya, marigold, dragon fruit, and strawberry.

Is there a land requirement for applicants?

Yes, a farmer must have a minimum of 0.25 acres and a maximum of 10 acres of land to apply, or up to 25 acres for cluster areas.

How is the subsidy amount distributed?

The subsidy is paid in two installments, with 65% issued initially and the remaining 35% later through the DBT system.

Can non-landowners participate in this scheme?

Yes, farmers who do not own land can still apply by submitting a valid contract form (ekrarnama) in the prescribed format.

Is there any special provision for women farmers?

Yes, at least 30% priority is given to women farmers in every category to encourage their active participation in agriculture.