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Chhapra's Banana Boom: ₹5 Subsidy Per Plant Fuels Cultivation Growth, Boosting Farmer Income.
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News18•27-09-2026, 22:57
Chhapra's Banana Boom: ₹5 Subsidy Per Plant Fuels Cultivation Growth, Boosting Farmer Income.
- •Chhapra farmers are receiving subsidies from the agriculture department to promote new crops and horticulture, leading to increased banana cultivation.
- •Farmers are leveraging these subsidies to cultivate new crops and engage in horticulture, providing opportunities for additional income.
- •Vishnu Singh alias Murari Singh of Mithepur village in Garkha block has successfully cultivated bananas, with bunches selling for ₹400 to ₹600.
- •The agriculture department provides a ₹5 subsidy per banana plant, significantly higher than the approximate ₹2 cultivation cost per plant.
- •Agricultural advisor Sunil Kumar states that banana cultivation can yield higher profits than traditional farming, potentially generating up to ₹2 lakh per bigha.
Key Questions Answered
The agriculture department in Chhapra provides a subsidy of ₹5 per banana plant to promote horticulture and new crops. Farmers receive this financial benefit one year after completing the cultivation.
According to agricultural advisors, banana cultivation can yield an income of up to ₹2 lakh per bigha, which offers significantly higher profits compared to traditional farming methods like paddy and maize.
The cost of cultivating a single banana plant is approximately ₹2, while the government provides a ₹5 subsidy per plant. Individual banana bunches sell in the market for around ₹400 to ₹600 each.
