Government Offers ₹50,000 Subsidy for Fig Cultivation – Know the Scheme Details

In an effort to boost farmers’ income, the government is constantly introducing new initiatives. To encourage farmers to move beyond traditional crops and adopt high-value fruit crops, a new scheme has been launched to promote fig cultivation with financial assistance.

Subsidy Offered for Fig Farming:

Considering the increasing market demand and high prices of figs, the government has started promoting fig as a profitable crop. Under this initiative, a special scheme called the "Anjeer Phal Vikas Yojana" (Fig Fruit Development Scheme) is being implemented at the state level. The main objective of this scheme is to encourage farmers to take up fig cultivation by offering them a subsidy.

Who Can Avail the Benefits of the Scheme?

Only raiyat (landholding) farmers are eligible to benefit from this scheme. Farmers must possess valid land ownership documents such as a land possession certificate or revenue receipt. If the land is registered in the name of an ancestor, then a family lineage certificate must also be submitted to prove legal heirship.

Where and How Much Subsidy Will Be Given for Fig Cultivation?

The scheme will be implemented in 32 districts of the state, including key regions like West Champaran, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, Purnia, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Aurangabad, and Buxar.

• The subsidy will be provided for fig cultivation on land ranging from a minimum of 0.25 acres up to a maximum of 5 acres.
• Farmers can receive a total subsidy of ₹50,000 per hectare, with ₹30,000 in the first year and ₹20,000 in the second year.
• The subsidy amount will be transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Important Rules and Beneficiary Selection Process:

• Plant saplings will be procured either through e-tendering or selected agencies.
• Farmers need to have their bank accounts registered for DBT to prevent any payment delays or problems.
• The beneficiary selection will be based on category-wise reservation:
• 78.537% for General category
• 20% for Scheduled Castes (SC)
• 1.463% for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
• 30% reservation for women in every category

Documents Required for Fig Farming Subsidy:

1. Land ownership proof or revenue receipt
2. Family lineage certificate (if land is not in applicant’s name)
3. Aadhaar card (for identity verification)
4. Passport size photo
5. Photocopy of bank passbook (for DBT details)
6. Mobile number (for contact and OTP verification)
7. DBT farmer registration number (if already registered)

How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Go to the official website of the Bihar Horticulture Department at horticulture.bihar.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, go to the ‘Fruit Related Schemes’ section and click on ‘Anjeer Phal Vikas Yojana’
3. Click on the ‘Apply’ option
4. Fill out the registration form with the required information
5. Submit the application form after reviewing your details
6. Once submitted, your information will be verified by the concerned department

Final Note: This subsidy scheme is a golden opportunity for Bihar’s farmers to diversify their income sources by adopting profitable fig farming. Eligible farmers should apply on time with proper documents to get the benefit under this initiative.