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Jaivik Corridor (Organic Corridor) Scheme

Bihar Department of Agriculture

₹24,500/acre over 3 years for organic farming along the Ganga riverbank in 13 districts of Bihar.

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Financial Benefit

₹61K

per hectare for 3 years

About This Scheme

Bihar Jaivik Corridor Scheme was launched in 2020 to promote organic farming along the Ganga riverbank, benefiting both farmers and river ecosystem.

Coverage: 13 districts including Patna, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Munger

Scale:
• 20,000+ farmers
• 20,000+ acres
• Extended to 2025 after initial success

Financial Support:
• Year 1: ₹11,500/acre
• Year 2: ₹6,500/acre
• Year 3: ₹6,500/acre
• Total: ₹24,500/acre over 3 years

Eligibility Criteria

Available in: Bihar
Farmers in 13 Ganga riverbank districts
Willingness to adopt organic farming
Cluster-based participation

Benefits

₹61K per hectare for 3 years
Year 1: ₹11,500/acre (₹28,400/ha)
Year 2: ₹6,500/acre (₹16,050/ha)
Year 3: ₹6,500/acre (₹16,050/ha)
Total: ₹24,500/acre over 3 years

How to Apply

1. Contact district agriculture office in eligible districts
2. Join farmer cluster in Ganga riverbank area
3. Register for scheme with land documents
4. Attend training on organic practices
5. Convert to organic farming
6. Annual subsidies credited based on verification

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
Land records in eligible district
Bank account details

Key Information

Coverage

Bihar

Nodal Agency

Bihar Department of Agriculture

Last Verified

20 January 2025

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