To boost farmers’ income and promote advanced agricultural techniques, the Bihar government has launched the Protected Farming Scheme (2024-25). This initiative aims to help farmers adopt modern methods like mulching, shade nets, and polyhouses, leading to improved crop quality and higher yields.
What Benefits Do Farmers Get?
Under this scheme, farmers receive financial assistance to adopt innovative farming techniques:
✅ Mulching Technology: Helps in water conservation and soil fertility, available across all districts. Farmers get 50% subsidy on the ₹32,000 per hectare cost, receiving ₹16,000 per hectare.
✅ Shade Net Farming: Protects crops from extreme weather. Farmers receive 50% subsidy, reducing the cost to ₹355 per square meter.
✅ Polyhouse Cultivation: Enables year-round farming in a controlled environment. Farmers get 50% subsidy on the ₹935 per square meter cost, reducing it to ₹467.50 per square meter.
✅ FLD (Front Line Demonstration): Implemented in 15 districts, this initiative provides 75% subsidy for farming on 2,000 square meters.
✅ Rose Farming: Farmers using polyhouse or shade nets for rose cultivation also receive 50% subsidy.
How to Apply?
Interested farmers can apply online through the Bihar government’s official website. The process is simple and transparent, requiring necessary documents to be uploaded.
This scheme is a great opportunity for farmers to modernize their farming, increase yields, and boost their income!
Source: Krishi Jagran
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