MKVB

Mushroom Kit Vitaran

The scheme aims to provide subsidized mushroom kits and training to farmers, promoting mushroom cultivation as a sustainable livelihood opportunity.

State Composite

States / UT: Bihar

Nodal department: Agriculture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

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

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture, Subsidy, Plant Supply, Financial Assistance, Mushroom Development, Mushroom Kit, Training

Details

The “Mushroom Kit Vitaran” scheme launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, aims to encourage farmers and individuals to engage in mushroom cultivation by providing high-quality mushroom kits at a 90% subsidy and through training programs.

Benefits

  • - Subsidized Mushroom Kits: Kits provided at ₹60/- each with a 90% subsidy. - High-Quality Materials: Kits weigh 5 kg and include 100 grams of superior mushroom spawn. - Training Support: 2-days group training is provided, with a daily allowance of ₹1000/- per farmer. <br>
  • Subsidized Mushroom Kits: Kits provided at ₹60/- each with a 90% subsidy. - High-Quality Materials: Kits weigh 5 kg and include 100 grams of superior mushroom spawn. - Training Support: 2-days group training is provided, with a daily allowance of ₹1000/- per farmer.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
  2. The applicant should be a farmer.
  3. The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal.
  4. Farmers who have taken advantage of the scheme in the last three years (202-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24) will not be given the benefit of the scheme this year.

Note:

  1. The benefit of this scheme will be given only once to one member of the family.
  2. Beneficiaries will be selected on first come first serve basis.


Application Process

Online

DBT Registration Process:

Step 1: Visit the registration page of the DBT portal.
Step 2: Select Aadhaar verification type: OTP/ BIO-AUTH/ IRIS.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and Name as per Aadhaar. Click on “Authentication”.
Step 4: Enter the OTP. Click on “Validate OTP”.
Step 5: Now confirm the details about the “Kisan Credit Card (KCC)” Details. Click on “Farmer Registration”.
Step 6: In the Registration Page, fill in all the details properly i.e. Farmer details, Land information, Bank account details and click on “Submit”.
Step 7: Validate with OTP. Click on “Register” to generate the Registration Id.

Note: After 48 hours of registration, farmers can apply for the scheme with the help of 13 digit registration number.


Online Application of the Scheme:

Step 1: Visit the official website.
Step 2: Scroll to bottom and confirm the checkbox. Click on “Proceed to apply”.
Step 3: In the next page select the “Type of Applicant” and enter the “DBT Registration Number of Kisan”. Click on “Get details”.
Step 4: Fill in the required details i.e. Address, Land Details, etc, and upload documents.
Step 5: Confirm the checkbox and then click on “Submit”.
Step 6: An “Application Number” will be generated. Keep this for future reference.
Step 7: Printout of the filled in application also can be taken using the Print option.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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