Good news for farmers in Bihar! The state government is giving 45 thousand rupees for the cultivation of this fruit, know the whole thing here

Government of Bihar announces subsidy on papaya cultivation

The Bihar government has announced a significant subsidy on the cultivation of papaya for farmers in the state. Under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme, the government is providing a 75 percent subsidy on papaya cultivation. The expenditure on papaya cultivation per hectare has been fixed at Rs 60,000, and farmers will receive a profit of Rs 45,000 from the government. This means that farmers will only have to spend Rs 15,000 for papaya cultivation. Papaya is extensively grown in Madhubani and Samastipur districts of Bihar, and many farmers have been able to earn a good income from its cultivation.

Application process for the subsidy

Farmers who are interested in availing the subsidy for papaya cultivation can apply through the official website of the Horticulture Department, horticulture.bihar.gov.in. Along with the application, farmers will need to submit important documents such as land receipt, Aadhar card, identity card, photograph, and bank passbook.

Benefits for farmers

• The Bihar government is offering a 75 percent subsidy on papaya cultivation.
• Farmers will receive a profit of Rs 45,000 from the government.
• Only Rs 15,000 needs to be spent by farmers for papaya cultivation.

Papaya cultivation in Bihar

Papaya is grown on a large scale in Madhubani and Samastipur districts of Bihar. Farmers in these regions cultivate different varieties of papaya and have been successful in earning a good income from it.