**Training:** Workshops and training for farmers to adopt modern methods and improve productivity. - **Equipment Kits:** Grants of 75% of the cost (up to â‚ą16,575/-) for traditional tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi used in Makhana cultivation).
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 and Khagaria.
The applicant must have agricultural land 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.
> **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 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 : Katihar, Purnia, Madhubani, Kishanganj, Supaul, Araria, Madhepura, Saharsa, Darbhanga and Khagaria.
1. The applicant must have agricultural land minimum of 0.25 acres (0.1...
What are the benefits of Makhana Vikas Yojana?
- **Training:** Workshops and training for farmers to adopt modern methods and improve productivity. - **Equipment Kits:** Grants of 75% of the cost (up to â‚ą16,575/-) for traditional tools (i.e. Auka, Ganj, Kara, Khainchi, Chalni, Chatai, Afra, and Thaapi used in Makhana cultivation).
How to apply online for Makhana 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...