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Agriculture Development Schemes in Bihar

The Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar, has outlined various schemes for agricultural development in the state. Some of the important schemes and programs include: 

• Chief Minister’s Crash Seed Programme: Aims to provide advanced varieties of seeds to farmers in all revenue villages and encourage them to produce good quality seeds. Farmers are trained at the block level under this scheme, also known as Mukhyamantri Tivra Beej Vistar Yojana
• Scheme of Seed Distribution on Subsidy: Provides subsidies on paddy and wheat seeds that are less than 10 years old to ensure the availability of advanced quality seeds in all villages.
• Integrated Seed Village Programme: Implemented in Nalanda, Buxar, Rohtas, Kaimur, Bhojpur, Aurangabad, Katihar, and Purnia districts. Offers 60% subsidy on certified seeds of pulses and oilseeds and 50% subsidy on other crop seeds.
• Scheme of Strengthening Bihar State Seed Corporation: Aims to increase storage capacity by constructing seed godowns and additional processing facilities under the Bharat Nirman Yojana.
• Sowing of Wheat by Zero Tillage Technology: Encourages farmers to cultivate wheat saplings immediately after harvesting paddy, saving 20-25 days in the sowing process.
• Soil, Seed and Fertilizer Laboratory Upgradation Programme: Focuses on testing soils, seeds, and fertilizers through permanent and mobile laboratories. Provides training to seed testing personnel in these laboratories.Agricultural Mechanisation Programme Scheme Utilizes mechanisation software for online arrangements, from application receipt to machine distribution.Diara Development Scheme
• The Diara Development Scheme aims to improve diara areas in Bihar, focusing on 25 districts such as Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, and others.

Seed Treatment Scheme

• Overview: The Seed Treatment Scheme promotes integrated pest management by encouraging farmers to treat seeds.
• Support: Farmers receive 50% of the seed treatment cost, up to ₹150 per hectare.

Restoration of Market Committee

• Overview: This scheme aims to restore 16 agricultural production market committees.
• Implementation: Operated by sub-division level officers.

Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds and Maize

• Introduction: Launched by the Central Government in 1986.
• Objective: To enhance the quality, production, and productivity of oilseeds and maize in selected areas of Bihar.

Integrated Pest Management Programme

• Launch Year: 1988 by the Central Government.
• Goal: To protect the environment and agricultural products from harmful insects and pests.

Kisan Credit Card Scheme

• Year of Launch: 1998-99.
• Purpose: To provide farmers with access to credit up to ₹50,000 for input-related expenses through banks under a single window system.

National Agriculture Development Scheme

• Year of Launch: 2007-08 by the Central Government.
• Objective: To ensure holistic and integrated development of agriculture and allied sectors during the 11th plan and achieve a 4% annual growth rate in the agriculture sector.

National Food Security Mission

• Type: 100% centrally sponsored scheme.
• Introduction in Bihar: During the 11th Five-Year Plan in 2007-08.
• Initial Focus: 18 districts with high productivity of wheat, rice, and pulses.

Seed Village Scheme

• Year of Initiation: 2010-11 in Bihar.
• Concept: Selection of 4 villages in each block for the production of paddy and wheat seeds.
• Implementation: Provision of seeds for selected crops to chosen farmers.

Paddy Minikit Scheme

• Type: Centrally sponsored scheme.
• Support: Minikit seeds provided to selected farmers at 80% subsidy.
• Focus: Distribution of developed variety seeds (5 to 10 years old) in specific areas of the state.

Taal Development Scheme

• Objective: To manage insect diseases in Taal areas, increase crop production sustainably, and empower farmers to address crop-related issues.
• Approach: Operation of agricultural field schools to educate and support farmers.

Development of Community Paddy Nurseries

• Overview: The state plan aims to provide grants to farmers for the development of community nurseries and paddy.