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To increase vegetable production and to help farmers in Bihar, the state government is running the Vegetable Development Scheme. According to this scheme, the government is providing a 75% subsidy on the purchase of the seeds. In Bihar, farmers have started sowing vegetables with Rabi crops to promote vegetable production. The government is also supporting them so that the income of farmers can increase along with the production capacity. Along with this, the government is providing grants to encourage vegetable production. Also, a plan is being prepared to encourage more farmers to produce seeds under the Vegetable Development Scheme. 

Bihar government has started the Vegetable Development Scheme, under which grants will be provided for the cultivation of various vegetables. Under this scheme, farmers will get grants for the distribution of seeds of high-value vegetables. The government is also providing subsidies for the cultivation of cucumber, brinjal, and other vegetables without seeds. The online application process for this has also started. Interested farmers have the opportunity to apply so that they can take advantage of this scheme.

The government is providing up to 75% subsidy on seeds.

The Bihar government has decided to provide funds to the farmers on the seeds of improved varieties of vegetables, in which a 75 percent subsidy is included in the unit cost of high-value cucumbers and brinjals. Under the Vegetable Development Scheme, farmers will be provided funds up to the prescribed limit in one sub-component. Funds will be provided for purchases of vegetables worth Rs 1,000 to Rs 10,000. Farmers will also be provided funds for vegetable farming seeds ranging from 0.25 acres to 2.5 acres.

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The application has to be made through online mode.

Horticulture Officer Suraj Pandey says that to avail of the benefits of the Vegetable Development Scheme, farmers will have to apply online. He informed me that this process has now been started. He has said that for the farmers who want to take advantage of the scheme, it is necessary for them to already have a 13-digit DBT number. Let us tell you that those farmers who do not have this number, can get this number by registering on the official website dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in. After getting the registration number, farmers can apply online by visiting the link of horticulture.bihar.gov.in website.

It is no less than a challenge for farmers to get good quality seeds for farming. Because it becomes a bit difficult due to black marketing and fake seeds. But, through a government scheme, farmers can get the best quality seeds at a lower price. For better crops and better production, farmers need good quality seeds. However, due to a lack of information, farmers are generally not able to choose the right seeds, due to which they have to face huge losses. The prevalence of these fake seeds has increased significantly in the market. 

It is very difficult to identify the difference between fake and genuine seeds, due to which farmers are not able to recognize the difference and later their crops get destroyed. Due to this, farmers also have to suffer a lot of financial loss. Farmers are unable to obtain genuine seeds due to black marketing. Considering this problem of farmers, the government has taken a big step. To deal with the problem, the government has come up with Beej Gram Yojana. Under this scheme, high-quality seeds are provided to the farmers at low prices.

What is Beej Gram Yojana?

For your information, let us tell you that this is a scheme run by the Centre, which has been started especially for farmers. This scheme was started in 2014-15. Under the scheme, farmers are also given training in harvesting, sowing, and other work. So that they can earn more profits. The main objective of this scheme is to end the black marketing of seeds so that good quality seeds can be available to the farmers on time. Under the scheme, best quality seeds are provided to the farmers. But, they are also told how they can grow them themselves. So that farmers do not have to depend on anyone. 

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Benefits of Seed Gram Scheme 

The first benefit of the scheme is that farmers do not have to wander here and there for seeds. Good quality seeds improve production and farmers' profits also increase. Farmers are given training by agricultural experts, due to which they get information about new technologies from time to time. The benefit of the scheme will be available only to those farmers who are financially weak. 

How can farmers take advantage of the scheme?

If you are also a farmer and are searching for the best quality seeds for farming, then this Seed Gram Yojana of the government can be very beneficial for you. For this, you can use the following methods. First of all, you have to go to your nearest agriculture office and contact the District Agriculture Officer. There, you can easily request for this plan. Note that for this you will have to bring along all the necessary documents, like a passbook, photo, Aadhar card, income certificate, etc.