Subsidy News: Dragon fruit gardening is a more profitable option for farmers. It provides innovative farmers a good option to create employment through new technology in farming. Adopting foreign fruits can be a good option for farmers doing gardening.
Farmers should do gardening of foreign fruits
In this episode, the Bihar government is encouraging farmers to do gardening of foreign fruits. The Directorate of Horticulture, Agriculture Department of the Government of Bihar has taken the initiative to give grants to farmers cultivating dragon fruit under the ‘Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme’ (MIDH Scheme).
40% subsidy will be available
Under the Integrated Horticulture Development Mission Scheme, 40% subsidy of per unit cost (Rs 1.25 lakh per hectare) will be given for the cultivation of dragon fruit. According to this, farmers will get 40 percent i.e. Rs 50,000 as subsidy. For the cultivation of dragon fruit in one hectare, farmers will have to spend Rs 75,000 from their pocket.
Varieties of Dragon Fruit
There are three varieties of dragon fruit in India. Pink dragon fruit, red white and yellow dragon fruit. Dragon fruit contains vitamin C. Due to which it has the ability to increase immunity power. It also has the ability to reduce cholesterol. Eating it at this time will be very beneficial.
Price 350 to 450 rupees per kg
Dragon fruit is sold in the market for Rs 350 to 450 per kg, but its price on the farm is between Rs 125 to 200 per kg
Apply here
If you are a farmer of Bihar and want to take advantage of this scheme, then you can apply on the official website of Bihar Agriculture Department, Horticulture Directorate. For more information, contact the Block Horticulture Officer of your block or Assistant Director Horticulture of your district.