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Bihar: 25-hectare marigold clusters, Rs 40,000 subsidy per hectare
The Bihar Horticulture Directorate has launched a marigold production and processing scheme, offering financial aid for cultivation in 25-hectare clusters during the rabi and kharif seasons.
A unit cost of Rs 80,000 per hectare has been set, with a 50% subsidy capped at Rs 40,000 per hectare. Farmers can apply for subsidies on a minimum of 0.1 hectare and a maximum of 2 hectares. Landless farmers can also benefit by submitting a lease agreement.
The application process began on 15 September and will run until 31 December. Agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said the government aims to boost farmer incomes through flower cultivation. A transport subsidy of up to Rs 1.62 lakh is also available for buying a goods vehicle.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The scheme targets small and landless farmers by allowing lease-based applications and capping the subsidy at 2 hectares. The 25-hectare cluster approach is meant to organise cultivation and improve marketing logistics. The December 31 deadline gives farmers roughly three months to apply. Whether the subsidy is enough to attract significant participation will depend on actual production costs and market prices for marigold.
Source: bhaskar.com
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