The Bihar government has taken another concrete step towards the goal of doubling the income of farmers. Now along with traditional farming, farmers will be able to earn well from the cultivation of spices. For this, the government has started the ‘Seed Masala Ki Yojana’, under which farmers will be given financial assistance for the cultivation of coriander, fenugreek, fennel, mangrala and celery.

Under this scheme, farmers in all 38 districts of the state will get 40 percent of the cost of 50,000 per hectare i.e. 20,000. This grant will be given in two installments. This scheme will not only increase the income of farmers, but will also inspire them towards spice crops, which always have demand in the market.

Who can take advantage of the scheme?
The benefit of this scheme will be available only to those farmers who have at least 0.25 acres (0.1 hectares) and a maximum of 5 acres (2 hectares) land. Farmers will have to submit certificates related to land ownership like revenue receipt, lineage or monopoly. Non-ray farmers can also take advantage of the scheme on the basis of monopoly. This monopoly should be in the prescribed format, which can be downloaded from the online portal.

How to apply?
First of all, farmers will have to register on DBT portal. After this, he will have to apply in the ‘Seed Masala Scheme’ by going to Horticulture.bihar.gov.in. Applications will be accepted on the basis of ‘first come first serve’.

What should be kept in mind?
The farmers will have to check the bank account and the details related to it in DBT on their own, so that the grant can be transferred directly to their account. Farmers will be selected under 78.537% in general category, 20% for Scheduled Castes and 1.463% for Scheduled Tribes. Along with this, participation of 30% women farmers in every category will also be ensured.

Where will you get seeds?
The seed will be supplied by the National Horticulture Research and Development Foundation, Patna and Bihar State Seed Corporation. While receiving the seed, the farmer will have to take a geo-tagged selfie, in which the concerned officers and suppliers also appear together, and upload it on the portal.

Why is this plan special?
Spices cultivation gives more profits than traditional crops. Also, there is less need for water and the crop is ready quickly. In such a situation, this scheme of Bihar government can prove to be ‘icing on gold’ for farmers.

There is news of great relief for crores of farmers across the country. The farmers were waiting for the 20th installment for the 20th installment under PM Kisan Yojana, which is now going to end. The purpose of this popular scheme of the government is to make farmers financially strong, so that they can get relief from the problems faced by farming.

Every year, farmers are given help of Rs 6000 in three installments. Every four months, a installment is transferred directly to the farmers’ account. The previous i.e. 19th installment was released on 24 February 2025. In such a situation, it was estimated that by the end of June, farmers will get the next installment, but now the sources are reported that the 20th installment can be announced next week.

When will the next installment come?

The 20th installment of PM Kisan Yojana will be announced as soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from foreign tour. All technical and administrative work related to the scheme has been completed. Now only final approval and formal announcement remains. This indicates that 2000 rupees will be transferred to farmers’ accounts in the first or second week of July.

Do these things before getting installment

Farmers are being advised to check their name in the beneficiary list. If your name is not in the list, then money will not come to your account. Many times the installment gets stuck due to a small mistake in Aadhaar or bank details.

Check your name like this in the list

• Go to PM farmer’s website PMKISAN.GOV.IN.
• Click on Beneficiary List in Farmer Corner section.
• Fill your state, district, sub-district, block and village information.
• Now click on submit and see your name in the list.

Check the status like this

In today’s time, farmers are looking for new avenues to increase their income along with traditional farming. In this direction, the Bihar government has launched a great scheme, which is named ‘Diversification Scheme of Matsya species’. The purpose of this scheme is to encourage farmers towards fisheries, so that they can use farming as well as water sources better and can earn more.

Under this scheme, the Department of Animal and Fisheries Resources of the Government of Bihar is promoting the adherence to the fish of indigenous species. The special thing is that in this scheme, farmers are being given subsidy of up to 60 percent on the cost of hatchery and rearing units.

Who will get the benefit?

The farmers of the state can take advantage of this scheme, who have land available for ponds or fisheries, whether private or lease. In the scheme, farmers of all classes are considered eligible, provided they meet the set standards.

What is the purpose of the scheme?

The Bihar government wants that fish production should be increased by better use of the water wealth of the state. For this, hatchery and rearing units of desi fish species like Catfish, Minor Corp will be set up. This will not only increase the supply of fish but will also double the income of farmers.

How much will you get subsidy?

According to the information issued by the Department of Fisheries, all eligible beneficiaries will get 60 percent grant on the cost of hatchery or rearing unit. The remaining amount can be raised through the farmer himself or through a bank loan.

Which work will be helped in?

• Minor Corp Hatchery Establishment (Unit Cost: 13.12 Lakh)
• CAT Fish Hatchery Installation (Unit Cost: 15.37 Lakh)
• Minor Corp Husbandry Unit (Unit Cost: 94 thousand)
• CAT Fish Having Unit (Unit Cost: 1.35 Lakh)

application procedure

Farmers can apply in online mode. For this, the form has to be filled by going to the state.bihar.gov.in portal. Along with the application, photo, Aadhaar card, land related documents and if the expenses are high, then self -proclaimed letter will also have to be submitted. The last date for application is 31 August 2025.

Where to get more details?

Detailed information related to this scheme is available on State.bihar.gov.in/AHD website. Here the farmers can know in detail about the conditions, documents and process of the scheme.

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