Chai Vikas Yojana

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Agricultural Inputs- seeds, fertilizer etc., Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Subsidy, Seed Supply, Financial Assistance, Tea Development

• Subsidy on Planting Materials:
• 75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% provided in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%. Subsidy on Machines:
• Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres)
• Mechanical Harvester: 50% of the cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres)
• Plucking Shears: 50% of the cost or ₹1,100/- (maximum of 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres)
• Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres)
• Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of the cost or ₹37,500/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: ​​5 acres). Note :
• Women Beneficiary allocation: 30%
• Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis

  - 75% subsidy in the first year, with 25% provided in the second year if plant survival reaches 90%.

  - Pruning Machine: 50% of the cost or ₹60,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
  - Mechanical Harvester: 50% of the cost or ₹50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
  - Plucking Shears: 50% of the cost or ₹1,100/- (maximum of 20 shears) (Minimum Land Area: 2 acres).
  - Leaf Carriage Vehicle: 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: 10 acres).
  - Leaf Collection Shed: 50% of the cost or ₹37,500/- (whichever is less) (Minimum Land Area: ​​5 acres).

  - Women Beneficiary allocation: 30%.
  - Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.

What is the objective of “Chai Vikas Yojana"?

The objective of "Chai Vikas Yojana" is to promote tea cultivation and enhance productivity in the selected districts of Bihar.

Which districts are covered under the scheme?

The scheme covers the districts of Kishanganj, Araria, Supaul, Purnia, and Katihar.

Who is eligible to apply for “Chai Vikas Yojana”?

Farmers with a minimum land area of 2 acres, cultivating tea in the specified districts and meeting the minimum landholding requirements are eligible to apply for the scheme.

How is the planting material subsidy provided under the scheme?

The planting material subsidy is provided in two installments: 75% of the cost is paid in the first year, and 25% is paid in the second year if 90% of the plants from the previous year's plantation survive.

What are the minimum landholding requirements for availing subsidies?

The minimum landholding requirements vary depending on the equipment: A minimum of 2 acres is required for pruning machines, mechanical harvesters, and plucking shears. A minimum of 10 acres is required for leaf carriage vehicles. A minimum of 5 acres is required for leaf collection sheds.

What is the maximum subsidy available for a pruning machine?

Farmers are eligible for a subsidy of 50% of the actual cost or ₹60,000/-, whichever is less, for purchasing a pruning machine.

Are beneficiaries of new area expansion eligible for mechanized organ subsidies?

Beneficiaries of new area expansion under "Chai Vikas Yojana" are not eligible for mechanized organ subsidies.

What is the survival rate condition for receiving the second installment of the planting material subsidy?

To receive the second installment of the planting material subsidy, at least 90% of the plants from the previous year must survive.

How many plucking shears can a farmer receive subsidies for?

A farmer can receive subsidies for a maximum of 20 plucking shears under the scheme.

What is the maximum subsidy available for a mechanical harvester?

The maximum subsidy available for a mechanical harvester is 50% of the actual cost or ₹50,000, whichever is less.

Does the scheme provide subsidies for managing existing tea plantations?

Yes, the scheme provides subsidies for various horticultural machines to manage existing tea plantations.

What is the maximum subsidy provided for leaf carriage vehicles?

Farmers cultivating tea on a minimum of 10 acres can receive a subsidy of 50% of the cost or ₹7,50,000, whichever is less, for leaf carriage vehicles.

What is the benefit provided for leaf collection sheds under the scheme?

The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of the actual cost or ₹37,500, whichever is less, for constructing leaf collection sheds for farmers cultivating tea on at least 5 acres.

What specific benefits does the scheme offer to small-scale tea farmers?

Small-scale tea farmers cultivating a minimum of 2 acres are eligible for subsidies on affordable equipment like plucking shears, pruning machines, and mechanical harvesters.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/cvyb
• https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/MainSite/Documents/SOP/0.0_2023-10-20.pdf
• https://horticulture.bihar.gov.in/HortMIS/ChaiVikasYojana/OnlineApp.aspx

• Guidelines
• Online Application