Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana supports farmers across all districts of Bihar with financial subsidies and high quality tissue cultured plants for commercial papaya cultivation on up to 10 acres of land. Agriculture Department of Bihar runs this scheme every year, and for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27 the government has updated the subsidy amount to ₹45,000 per hectare.
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana - Introduction
Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana is an initiative launched by the Agriculture Department of Bihar to boost commercial horticulture. This scheme encourages farmers to grow papaya by offering financial aid and healthy, tissue cultured plants.
This mission makes sure that every farmer gets a fair chance to take part. It provides specific quotas for people from SC, ST communities, and women. All financial benefits reach the bank account directly through the DBT system. Whether a farmer is a ryot with own land or a non-ryot working on leased land, applying for this supportive scheme is a good option.
For the current financial year, the government has fixed the unit cost of papaya cultivation at ₹75,000 per hectare and offers a 60% subsidy, which works out to ₹45,000 per hectare. Of this amount, ₹27,000 is payable in the financial year 2025-26 and ₹18,000 in the financial year 2026-27. The previous benefit structure of ₹33,750 in the first year and ₹11,250 in the second year no longer applies.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Bihar |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Sub Category | Agricultural inputs and financial assistance |
| Benefit Type | Composite |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Nodal Department | Agriculture Department |
| Subsidy | 60% (up to ₹45,000 per hectare) |
| Official Website | horticulture.bihar.gov.in |
Benefits
Farmers can get structured financial support to manage the orchard well. The scheme provides assistance as follows:
| Financial Year | Amount Payable (per hectare) |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | ₹27,000 |
| 2026-27 | ₹18,000 |
| Total Subsidy | ₹45,000 |
Also, farmers receive high quality tissue cultured plants to make sure of a healthy and productive crop yield.
Eligibility
To take part, a farmer should meet the following simple criteria:
- must be a resident of Bihar.
- must be a practicing farmer.
- must own or cultivate land between 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and 10 acres (4 ha).
- must be registered on the official DBT portal of the Agriculture Department.
Beneficiary Allocation:
- General Category: 78.56%
- Scheduled Castes: 20%
- Scheduled Tribes: 1.44%
- Women Participation: 30%
A farmer can apply with land documents if a ryot farmer, or provide a valid contract form if a non-ryot farmer. The selection process follows a first come first serve basis.
Application Process
Completing the online application is straightforward. First, a farmer needs the 13 digit DBT registration number. If not yet registered, visit the DBT portal to complete the profile using Aadhaar card and bank details. Once registered, wait 48 hours for the details to update.
STEP 1 - Go to the official website at horticulture.bihar.gov.in and open the Schemes section on the page.
STEP 2 - Find Papita Vikas Yojana under the scheme list and click on the Apply option below it.
STEP 3 - A new page opens where a farmer must check the confirmation box and click on the option to proceed with the application.
STEP 4 - Select the applicant type and enter the DBT registration number to fetch the farm details.
STEP 5 - Enter the address and land information, and upload the required documents.
STEP 6 - Confirm all the information and click Submit, then save the generated application number for records.
The application deadline for the current financial year round was 31 January 2026. For the next round, farmers should contact the district horticulture officer for the updated last date.
Documents
Keep these documents ready for the application:
- Aadhaar card linked with the mobile number.
- Recent passport size photograph.
- Bank account passbook for DBT payments.
- Official land ownership receipts or documents.
- A valid contract form if a non-ryot farmer.
If the name is not clearly visible on the land documents, a genealogy paper should be included to support the claim.
References
Official Website and Apply Online
FAQ's
What is Mukhyamantri Bagwani Mission: Papita Vikas Yojana?
It is a state-led effort in Bihar to help farmers grow papaya by providing financial aid and high quality saplings.
What financial support do I get?
Farmers get a 60% subsidy of up to ₹45,000 per hectare, with ₹27,000 payable in 2025-26 and ₹18,000 in 2026-27.
What are the land requirements?
A farmer is eligible with at least 0.25 acres and no more than 10 acres of land.
Can leased land farmers apply?
Yes, as a non-ryot farmer, one can apply by submitting a valid contract form.
How will I receive the money?
The government transfers the money directly into the bank account via the DBT system.
Is there a reservation for women?
Yes, the scheme allocates a 30% quota for women participants.
How is the selection done?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first come first serve basis based on application submission.