Bihar Govt Offers ₹10 Lakh Subsidy – Golden Opportunity to Start a Mini Nursery, Know the Application Process and Conditions

If you're looking to start a new agriculture-related business or dream of setting up a fruit plant nursery, this news could be your golden chance. To promote horticulture in the state, the Bihar government is offering up to ₹10 lakh in subsidies for establishing small private nurseries.

Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) for the year 2025–26, the state will provide 50% subsidy (up to ₹10 lakh) on a total project cost of ₹20 lakh per hectare for private-sector nursery projects. This scheme is not just about financial support—it’s a significant step toward self-employment for farmers and budding agri-entrepreneurs.

Who Can Avail This Scheme?

Any interested individual in Bihar who wants to set up a fruit plant nursery is eligible. However, the applicant must be registered on the DBT portal. Additionally, the applicant must provide land ownership documents or a family lineage certificate.

Applicants from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) will also need to submit a caste certificate.

Land Requirements for Nursery:

To establish a mini nursery, the applicant must have between 0.4 hectare and 1 hectare of land. This land should be:

• Located near a village road
• Free from waterlogging
• Equipped with water sources (such as tubewell, pump set, and electricity connection)

If the land requires landfilling, the cost of leveling or filling must be borne by the applicant.

How Much Subsidy Will Be Provided and How?

The estimated cost for a mini nursery is ₹20 lakh per hectare, out of which 50% (₹10 lakh) will be provided as subsidy.

This subsidy will be disbursed in two installments:

• First Installment (60%) – After completion of the fixed-cost works of the model project
• Second Installment (40%) – After completion of recurring and other remaining works

Required Documents

• Land receipt/ownership certificate or family lineage certificate

• DBT Portal registration proof
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
• Land agreement (if applicable)
• Detailed project report of the model nursery

How to Apply?

Interested applicants should visit the official website of the Bihar Directorate of Horticulture: (https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/)

Click on the “Apply for Establishment of Small Nursery” link to fill out the online application form.
You must also download the model project format from the website, fill in the required details, and submit it to your District Horticulture Officer.

Where to Get More Information?

For more details, farmers and entrepreneurs can contact their local District Horticulture Officer (DHO).
You can also visit the official website of the Bihar government for complete guidelines and assistance related to the scheme.

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