The scheme aims to boost farmers' income by improving the production and productivity of Makhana in 11 districts of Bihar through the distribution of high-quality seeds at subsidiz...
**Subsidized Seeds:** Seeds of recommended varieties will be made available to farmers at the rate of 30 Kg/Ha. - **For Swarn Vaidehi variety:** â‚ą4,950/- will be given as a subsidy (75%). - **For Sabour Makhana-1 variety:** â‚ą5,737.50/- will be given as a subsidy (75%).
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Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a farmer.
The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar: Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi and Khagaria.
The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).
The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
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> **Note 1****: Beneficiary allocation:** Women Participation: 30%.
> **Note 2:****** The benefits of this scheme can be taken by ryot farmers on the basis of land documents and non-ryot farmers on the basis of contract form.
> **Note 3:****** Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **DBT Registration Process:**
**Step 1:** Visit the [registration page](https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/RegFarmer/) of the DBT portal.
**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 Makhana Beej Vitaran / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a farmer.
1. The applicant should belong to any of the following districts of Bihar: Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga, Sitamarhi and Khagaria.
1. The applicant must have agricultural land a minimum of 0.2...
What are the benefits of Makhana Beej Vitaran?
- **Subsidized Seeds:** Seeds of recommended varieties will be made available to farmers at the rate of 30 Kg/Ha. - **For Swarn Vaidehi variety:** â‚ą4,950/- will be given as a subsidy (75%). - **For Sabour Makhana-1 variety:** â‚ą5,737.50/- will be given as a subsidy (75%).
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How to apply online for Makhana Beej Vitaran?
**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...