Chai Vikas Yojana

The scheme aims to offer subsidies for planting materials, horticultural machinery, and related resources to support tea farmers.

Key details

Level: State-level
State: Bihar
Category: Agriculture
Last date: Always open
Beneficiaries: farmer, citizen

Benefits

> **Subsidy on Planting Materials:**

75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% provided in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%.

> **Subsidy on Machines:**

Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Mechanical Harvester: 50% of the cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Plucking Shears: 50% of the cost or ₹1,100/- (maximum of 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres).
Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of the cost or ₹37,500/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 5 acres).

> **Note :**

Women Beneficiary allocation: 30%.
Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

Eligibility (who can apply)

The applicant should be a farmer.
The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar : Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar.
The applicant must have a minimum land area of 2 acres.
The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

How to Apply

**Online**
> **DBT Registration Process:**
**Step-1:** Visit the [registration page](https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/RegFarmer/) of the DBT portal.
**Step-2:** Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
**Step-3:** Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar.
Click on “Authentication”.
**Step-4:** Enter the OTP.
Click on “Validate OTP”.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for Chai Vikas Yojana / what is the eligibility?

1. The applicant should be a farmer. 1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar : Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia and Katihar. 1. The applicant must have a minimum land area of 2 acres. 1. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.

What are the benefits of Chai Vikas Yojana?

> **Subsidy on Planting Materials:** - 75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% provided in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%. > **Subsidy on Machines:** - Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres)....

How to apply online for Chai Vikas Yojana?

**Online** > **DBT Registration Process:** **Step-1:** Visit the [registration page](https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/RegFarmer/) of the DBT portal. **Step-2:** Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS. **Step-3:** Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click...

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Last updated: 02 Jul 2026