Vegetable Farming Scheme: Now farmers will get subsidy for vegetable cultivation, know the details of the scheme

Priya Verma "Journalist"May 13, 2025

Vegetable Farming Scheme: There is now some good and welcome news for the farmers of Bihar. The state government is now planning to provide financial assistance to farmers for growing vegetables. The Bihar government has launched a new subsidy program to promote the production of vegetables. Farmers will get up to 75% of the cost of cultivation as a subsidy. Small and marginal farmers primarily designed this program to enhance their yield at a reduced cost and boost their income.

Subsidy for Vegetable Production

According to the report, the government will provide a subsidy of Rs 7,500 to farmers who invest up to Rs 10,000 in growing vegetables. Apart from receiving cash assistance, farmers will also get the free seeds they need to farm under this program. The offices of the Center of Excellence, Nalanda and the Bihar State Seed Corporation will sell these seeds.

Which vegetables are eligible for subsidy?

This program will provide financial assistance for the production of certain vegetables. Among them are the vegetables listed below:

Bitter gourd
Watermelon
Eggplant
Cantaloupe
Pumpkin
Spicy
Okra
Nenua, or Small Ridge Gourd

Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?

The government has set certain requirements that farmers must follow to get the benefits of the program. These conditions are as follows:

The farmer must have a minimum of 25 acres and a maximum of 2.5 acres of land.
This program will be available only to farmers of the state of Bihar.
The farmer must have valid documents related to his land.
Preference will be given to certain specified state districts.

How to apply?

The farmer must apply online to get the benefits of this program. To apply, follow the steps listed below:

First of all, visit the official website of the Bihar Horticulture Department (http://www.horticulture.bihar.gov.in).
On the site, select the “Scheme” option.
Please proceed to open the application form for the respective scheme.
Please ensure all questions are answered accurately.
After uploading the required files, submit the application.
In case of any problem with the application, farmers can contact the Assistant Director of the Horticulture Department.

These records will be required

While applying online, farmers will need the following important documents:

Land receipts updated online
Genealogy records (in case of land dispute)
Aadhaar card
Bank account passbook (linked to Aadhaar)
It is necessary to scan these documents and submit them on the website.

Why is this scheme needed?

Even though Bihar is an agricultural state, many farmers still do not have access to modern equipment and resources. One such industry where more money can be earned in less time is vegetable production. Under such circumstances, the government’s subsidy program can be successful in empowering farmers economically and furthering the vegetable production of the state.

In addition, resources like free seed distribution help farmers grow vegetables on a larger amount of land by reducing the cost of production. The initiative of the state government is an important step toward making Bihar and its farmers self-reliant.