Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana is a state scheme of the Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar. The Directorate of Horticulture implements it for the financial year 2026–27. Under this scheme, the government gives a 50% subsidy to farmers on the cost of marigold (genda phool) cultivation. It also offers a separate subsidy to marigold growers who buy a carriage vehicle to transport their flowers to the market.

The main objective of the scheme is to promote marigold farming across Bihar and support farmers at two stages: production and transport of flowers. Marigold enjoys steady demand throughout the year for festivals, weddings, religious events, and decoration. By sharing half of the cultivation cost, the government wants more farmers to adopt flower farming as a profitable alternative to traditional crops. The vehicle subsidy helps farmers move fresh flowers to markets quickly, which reduces losses and improves their earnings.

The Directorate has fixed the unit cost of marigold cultivation at ₹80,000 per hectare. At the 50% subsidy rate, a farmer becomes eligible for up to ₹40,000 per hectare. A farmer can take the benefit for a minimum of 0.1 hectare and a maximum of 2 hectares. For the carriage vehicle, the Directorate has set the estimated cost at ₹6,50,000. The subsidy equals 50% of the actual vehicle price or ₹3,25,000, whichever is lower. Only farmers who grow marigold can claim the vehicle subsidy.

The Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Scheme follows a cluster-based model. Each cluster covers 25 hectares and falls within one panchayat or two adjoining panchayats. Farmers must apply within the notified cluster, and the Directorate may reject applications from outside it. The scheme covers both the Kharif (Sharadiya) and Rabi (Basantik) seasons. Farmers who own land can apply with their LPC and updated land revenue receipt, while farmers without land can apply on the basis of an agreement (Ekrarnama).

Farmers can apply online for Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana through the official Horticulture Bihar portal using their 13-digit DBT Farmer Registration Number. The Directorate of Horticulture has sanctioned ₹1,275 lakh for implementing the Marigold Flower Production and Value Addition Scheme in the Kharif and Rabi seasons of 2026–27. Farmers are advised to apply for the scheme well before the last date of 31 December 2026.

The Bihar government is also running other schemes for farmers alongside the Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana. These include the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana, which provides financial aid of ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 per hectare for crop loss without any premium, and the Bihar Krishi Input Anudan Yojana, which offers input subsidy of up to ₹8,500 (unirrigated), ₹17,000 (irrigated), and ₹22,500 (perennial crops) per hectare in case of crop damage due to floods or natural calamities. You can check their complete details here.

Scheme Benefits

The Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana gives farmers two separate types of financial support, one for marigold cultivation and another for buying a carriage vehicle.

Subsidy on Marigold Cultivation

The scheme supports farmers in growing marigold by sharing half of the fixed cultivation cost, on the following terms:

• Unit cost: ₹80,000 per hectare.
• Subsidy rate: 50% of the unit cost.
• Subsidy amount: ₹40,000 per hectare.
• Minimum area: 0.1 hectare per farmer.
• Maximum area: 2 hectares per farmer.
• Seasons: Both Kharif and Rabi.

Subsidy on Carriage Vehicle

The scheme also assists marigold growers in purchasing a carriage vehicle for transporting flowers, on the following terms:

• Estimated vehicle cost: ₹6,50,000.
• Maximum subsidy: ₹3,25,000 (50% of the estimated cost).
• Actual subsidy: 50% of the actual vehicle price or ₹3,25,000, whichever is lower.
• Who can claim: Only farmers who cultivate marigold.

Note: ₹3.25 lakh is the maximum limit, not a fixed payment for every applicant. The actual subsidy depends on the vehicle price and final approval.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for the Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana, a farmer must meet the following conditions:

• Each cluster covers 25 hectares and lies within one panchayat or two adjoining panchayats.
• Only farmers growing marigold can apply for the carriage vehicle subsidy.
• The farmer must have land for marigold cultivation, backed by an LPC (Land Possession Certificate) and an updated land revenue receipt.
• Farmers without land can apply on the basis of an agreement (Ekrarnama) in the prescribed format.
• The farmer must apply within a notified marigold cluster. The Directorate may reject applications from outside the cluster.
• If the applicant's name is not clear in the land ownership papers or revenue receipt, the applicant must attach a Vanshavali (family lineage document).

Required Documents

Under the Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Scheme, depending on which component the farmer applies for, the following documents are required:

For Marigold Cultivation Subsidy

• LPC (Land Possession Certificate).
• Updated land revenue receipt.
• Vanshavali, if the applicant's name is not clear in the land papers or revenue receipt.
• Agreement (Ekrarnama) in the prescribed format, if the farmer does not own land.

For Carriage Vehicle Subsidy

• Quotation of the carriage vehicle.
• Land papers.
• Agreement (Ekrarnama) related to marigold cultivation.

Steps to Apply

Farmers can apply for the Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Scheme online through the official portal of the Directorate of Horticulture, Bihar, by following the steps below:

• Visit the official Horticulture Bihar portal.
• Click on "Apply for Benefits under Schemes" on the home page.
• Select "Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Scheme (2026–27)" from the list of schemes.
• Read the scheme guidelines carefully, including the cluster, land, and vehicle conditions.
• Tick the declaration checkbox to confirm that you accept the scheme conditions, and click on the option to proceed.
• Select the application type, enter your 13-digit DBT Farmer Registration Number, and click on "Get Details".
• Check the details that appear on the screen and fill in the remaining application form.
• Upload the LPC, land revenue receipt, and other applicable documents, such as Vanshavali or Ekrarnama.
• For the vehicle subsidy, upload the merged file of the vehicle quotation, land papers, and Ekrarnama.
• Review all the information and click on "Submit".
• Save the acknowledgement or application number, if generated, for future reference.

Note: The application page for 2026–27 under Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana is live on the official portal. Farmers are advised to apply for the scheme well before its last date of 31 December 2026.

DBT and Payment Details

The government provides a subsidy of 50% of the fixed unit cost. However, the complete payment process has not been fully detailed.

• Subsidy rate: 50% of the unit cost for cultivation.
• Previous year practice: The Rabi 2025–26 sanction order mentioned that the government paid the remaining amount to farmers through DBT after deducting the cost of plants.
• Instalments and payment date: The concerned authority has not yet released this information officially for 2026–27.
• Payment status: Farmers should contact their District Horticulture Officer for approval and payment status.

Relevant Links

• Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana Application Form
• Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana Details
• Bihar Genda Phool Utpadan Evam Prasanskaran Yojana Agreement (Ekrarnama)
• Bihar Government’s Directorate of Horticulture Portal

Contact Information

• Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture Department, Bihar Contact Details
• Bihar Government’s Directorate of Horticulture Helpline Number: 0612-2547772
• Bihar Government’s Directorate of Horticulture Helpdesk Email: [email protected]