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Khagaria Farmers Get 40% Subsidy on Coriander-Fenugreek Cultivation, ₹20,000 Per Hectare
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News18•22-09-2026, 10:24
Khagaria Farmers Get 40% Subsidy on Coriander-Fenugreek Cultivation, ₹20,000 Per Hectare
- •Khagaria farmers will receive a 40% subsidy on coriander and fenugreek cultivation.
- •The Horticulture Department will provide a direct grant of ₹20,000 per hectare on a fixed cost of ₹50,000 per hectare.
- •The target is cluster-based cultivation of coriander and fenugreek on 25 hectares each in Khagaria district.
- •Both landowners (raiyat) and tenant farmers (non-raiyat) can benefit, with the scheme operating on a 'first come, first served' basis.
- •Farmers need to download the 'Bihar Krishi App' and provide documents like Aadhaar card and bank passbook to apply.
Key Questions Answered
The Horticulture Department has fixed the cultivation cost at ₹50,000 per hectare, providing a direct grant of ₹20,000 per hectare, which is a 40% subsidy.
Farmers need to download the 'Bihar Krishi App' on their mobile phones to register and submit their applications for the scheme.
Both landowners (raiyat) and tenant farmers (non-raiyat) can participate for a minimum of 0.25 acres up to a maximum of 10 acres, on a first-come, first-served basis.
