In a bid to boost sugarcane cultivation, the Bihar government is planning to increase the area under cultivation under the Mukhyamanti Ganna Vikas Yojana before setting up new mills. The aim is to expand sugarcane cultivation as much as possible to ensure a smooth flow of raw materials to the mills. In line with this vision, the government is planning to give free sugarcane seeds to farmers in areas where sugarcane is not currently cultivated.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by K Senthil Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Sugarcane Industry Department. Addressing a state-level review meeting, he said that specialised awareness campaigns will be undertaken by the government to encourage farmers cultivate sugarcane. The Additional Chief Secretary has also directed the respective department involved in this program to pay the outstanding dues of the farmers within 15 days. He strictly warned the governmental departments that any negligence in this matter would lead to strict repercussions.
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How To Avail These Free Seeds?
To avail of the free sugarcane seeds under the Bihar government's new expansion initiative, you must first register as a sugarcane farmer through the state's centralised digital portals:
Step 1: You must have a 13-digit DBT Registration Number from the Bihar Agriculture Department. If not already registered, visit the Bihar DBT Agriculture Portal with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, bank details, and land information.
Step 2: Once you have your DBT ID, visit the Cane Care Software (CCS) portal or the Sugarcane Mechanisation portal.
Step 3: Select your "Applicant Type" (Individual/Ryot).
Step 4: Enter your 13-digit DBT ID to fetch your details.
Step 5: Verify your identity via the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 6: Look for the specific link for the Mukhyamantri Ganna Vikas Yojna) for the free distribution of the sugarcane seeds.
Step 7: Enter your land details. You can avail free sugarcane seeds for a maximum of 5 acres of land.
Step 8: Upload required documents, such as your land revenue receipt (Malguzari Rashid) or a genealogy document of the land.
Step 9: After online submission, your application will be verified by the District Cane Officer. You may need to visit your local Cane Office in some cases for final physical verification.