The Bihar government is taking measures to boost the income of farmers by offering subsidies of up to 50 and 75 percent for opening cold storage units. This initiative aims to provide opportunities for farmers to expand their businesses and earn more money, especially those who plan to stay in the village.
Benefits of the scheme:
The government of Bihar has launched the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission scheme, which offers subsidies of up to 50 percent for individual farmers and entrepreneurs and up to 75 percent for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) on the cost of a cold storage unit (Type-2). The maximum cost of making a cold storage unit (Type-2) per metric ton is Rs 10,000, and the subsidy amounts to Rs 5,000 for individual farmers and Rs 7,500 for FPOs and FPCs.
How to Apply:
The Directorate of Horticulture, Government of Bihar, has urged farmers to take advantage of this scheme and apply immediately. To be eligible, the farmers should be residents of Bihar and possess the necessary documents, including:
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Land Ownership Paper
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In Principle Sanction Letter from Bank
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Detailed Project Report (DPR)
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Approved Map of Cold Storage
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PAN Card
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Aadhar Card
The official website of the Horticulture Department, horticulture.bihar.gov.in, can be visited to apply for the scheme. Farmers can also obtain information from the Assistant Director in the Horticulture Department's office in their district.
Here’s the direct link to apply for Cold Storage Subsidy.
The Bihar government has implemented this welfare scheme to provide farmers with the right price for their crops and support them by providing equipment on subsidies. Similar schemes have been implemented by other state governments, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
However, the new scheme by the Bihar government offers an opportunity for farmers to expand their businesses and earn more money by opening cold storage units. This initiative is expected to promote the growth of the agriculture sector in Bihar and improve the livelihood of farmers.
