BVBY

Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana

Implemented by the Department of Horticulture in Haryana, the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana aims to safeguard horticultural farmers against market price fluctuations by providing compensation when the sale price of their produce falls below a protected price. Eligible farmers, including landowners and tenants cultivating specific crops, can receive financial support directly into their Aadhar-linked bank accounts if they register on the Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal during the sowing period.

State In Kind

States / UT: Haryana

Nodal department: Horticulture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Horticulture, Farmer, Agriculture, Vegetable Grower, Fruits, Vegetables, Incentive

Details

The scheme “Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana”, implemented by the Department of Horticulture, Government of Haryana, aims to protect horticultural farmers from market price fluctuations and compensate them if they receive low prices for their produce in the market.
Objectives:

  • To reduce the financial risk for farmers during periods of low market prices for vegetables and fruits by ensuring a protected price.
  • To encourage diversification in agriculture by supporting horticultural farmers.

Crops covered under the scheme:

  • 21 Crops: Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum

Benefits

  • 1. To make vegetable growers risk free. 1. To fix protected price for the crops (Ladyfinger Chilli
  • Bottle Gourd
  • Bitter Gourd Cabbage Radish Tomato Onion Potato
  • Cauliflower Carrot Peas Capsicum Brinjal Turmeric Garlic Mango Kinnow Guava Litchi
  • Plum) 1. In case of selling of fruits/vegetables at lower prices in the market within the prescribed period the difference in price upto the protected price will be compensated by the Government to the registered farmers. Note: The incentive amount will be released into the Aadhar linked bank account of the farmer
  1. To make vegetable growers risk free.
  2. To fix protected price for the crops (Ladyfinger, Chilli, Bottle Gourd, Bitter Gourd, Cabbage, Radish, Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower, Carrot, Peas, Capsicum, Brinjal, Turmeric, Garlic, Mango, Kinnow, Guava, Litchi, Plum)
  3. In case of selling of fruits/vegetables at lower prices in the market within the prescribed period, the difference in price upto the protected price will be compensated by the Government to the registered farmers.

Note: The incentive amount will be released into the Aadhar linked bank account of the farmer.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a landowner, lessee, or tenant farmer in Haryana.
  2. The farmer should cultivate one of the 21 listed crops.

Note 1: Registration on the Meri Fasal, Mera Byora portal during the sowing period is mandatory.
Note 2: The land and crop details must be certified by the Horticulture Department.

Application Process

Online

Step 1: Farmers should register themselves on the Meri Fasal, Mera Byora Portal during the sowing period. It is mandatory for the farmer to avail the benefits under this scheme.
Step 2: On the homepage, click the link for "Farmer Registration (Kisan Panjikaran)."
Step 3: Go through the guidelines and click on "Proceed for Registration."
Step 4: Complete the form by entering all the required details accurately.
Step 5: After verifying the entered details, click on "Submit for Registration." Upon successful registration, the farmer will receive a username and password for portal access.
Note 1: Free registration of producer.
Note 2: Registration will be open only during the stipulated period.
Note 3: Registration facility will be available at Sarva Seva Kendra/e-Disha Kendra/ Marketing Board/Horticulture Department/ Agriculture Department and Internet Kiosk.
Steps to Make Claims and Check Status:

  • Login to e-Kharid Portal: Visit the e-Kharid login page, enter your username, password, and the captcha code. - Access the Dashboard: Once logged in, farmers can make claims and track the status of their applications or complaints.
    J-Form - Sale Voucher:
    To receive compensation under the scheme:

  • Sale on J-Form will be mandatory for Incentive.

  • The "J-Form," a sale voucher, must be obtained upon selling the produce.

  • After sale on J-Form, the sales details will be uploaded on BBY e-portal (http://www.bby.hortharyana.gov.in/), for which facility will be available in the office of each concerned Market Committee. - Incentives will be payable on sale at J-Farm and the determined production per acre (whichever is less) as per the scheme guidelines.

  • Incentive will be payable by multiplying the difference in price.

  • The average daily wholesale price will be determined based on the daily prices of the Mandis identified by the Mandi Board as per the standards and guidelines of the scheme.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana (BBY)?
BBY is a unique scheme by the Haryana Government to compensate horticulture producers when they receive lower prices for their produce in the market. It aims to reduce the risk of price volatility and encourage crop diversification among farmers.
Which crops are covered under the scheme?
The scheme covers 21 crops: Okra (Bhindi), Chili, Bottle Gourd (Lauki), Bitter Gourd (Karela), Cabbage (Patta Gobhi), Radish (Mooli), Tomato, Onion, Potato, Cauliflower (Phool Gobhi), Carrot (Gajar), Pea (Matar), Capsicum (Shimla Mirch), Brinjal (Baingan), Turmeric (Haldi), Garlic (Lahsun), Mango (Aam), Kinnow, Guava (Amrud), Litchi, and Ber.
What is the primary objective of the scheme?
The main objectives are to mitigate the risk of low prices during the sale of vegetables and fruits by providing compensation up to a protected price and to encourage farmers to diversify their crops.
Who is eligible to benefit from the scheme?
Landowners, lessees, or tenant farmers cultivating the specified crops are eligible to benefit from the scheme.
Is registration mandatory to avail benefits under the scheme?
Yes, farmers must register on the "Meri Fasal, Mera Byora" portal during the sowing period to avail benefits under the scheme.
Where can farmers register for the scheme?
Registration facilities are available at Saral Kendras, e-Disha Kendras, Marketing Board offices, Horticulture Department offices, Agriculture Department offices, and internet kiosks.
Who verifies the registered crop area?
The Horticulture Department verifies the crop area registered by the farmers.
Is there any fee for registration under the BBY?
No, the registration for the scheme is free of cost.
When is the registration period open for the BBY?
Registration is open only during the specified period, which is announced by the authorities. Farmers should register within this timeframe to be eligible for benefits.
Is it mandatory to sell produce through 'J-Forms' to avail benefits?
Yes, to avail benefits under the scheme, it is mandatory to sell the produce through 'J-Forms'.
Where can farmers upload their sales details under the scheme?
After selling their produce using 'J-Forms', farmers can upload their sales details on the BBY e-portal (www.bby.hortharyana.gov.in). Facilities for this are available at the respective Market Committee offices.
How is the compensation calculated under the scheme?
If the wholesale price of the produce during the sale period is less than the protected price, the government compensates the difference to the registered farmers. The compensation is based on the quantity sold through 'J-Forms' and the per-acre production determined as per the scheme's guidelines.
How is the average daily wholesale price determined?
The average daily wholesale price is determined based on the daily prices from designated mandis by the Mandi Board, following the scheme's standards and guidelines.
How is the compensation amount disbursed to farmers?
The compensation amount is directly credited to the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

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