Bihar rooftop gardening scheme 2025 apply online:The Bihar government’s Agriculture Department announced a new initiative to encourage the cultivation of fruits, flowers and vegetables on the rooftops of apartments and residential buildings. Under this scheme, residents in several cities will be provided pots and plants at subsidised rates to encourage them to do terrace gardening. The decision was finalised during a meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister Mangal Pandey on Friday.
In the initial phase, the scheme will benefit residents of Patna Sadar, Danapur, Phulwari and Khagaul in the state capital Patna, as well as urban areas in Bhagalpur, Gaya and Muzaffarpur districts.Individuals owning houses, flats or possessing at least 300 square feet of free rooftop space can avail benefits of the scheme. Apartment residents must secure a no-objection certificate from their registered society to participate.
Bihar Rooftop Gardening Scheme 2025
The scheme offers a unit cost of Rs 48,574 for a 300-square-foot rooftop unit, with a 75 per cent subsidy amounting to Rs 36,430.50. Beneficiaries will need to contribute the remaining Rs 12,143.50.Minister Mangal Pandey underscored the significance of the rooftop gardening scheme, urging officials to maximize awareness about its benefits. The initiative aims to transform urban spaces into hubs for sustainable cultivation, contributing to the state’s agricultural growth and urban greenery.
Additionally, the Agriculture Minister reviewed ongoing schemes for the current financial year during the meeting, including the Tubewell Scheme, Vegetable Development Scheme, Onion Storage Structure and Makhana Storage House Construction. Progress updates were also taken on programs under the Bihar State Organic Mission, such as the Drone Didi Scheme and Climate-Friendly Agriculture Programme.
Financial Assistance under the Bihar Rooftop Gardening Scheme:
The Bihar government will provide financial assistance for this scheme. Under this scheme, there are different plans for rooftop gardening.
- Farming Bed Scheme: In this scheme, the cost of each unit (300 square feet) is Rs. 50,000, out of which 75%, i.e., Rs. 37,500, will be subsidized.
- Planter Scheme: In this scheme, the cost per unit is Rs. 10,000, out of which 75%, i.e., Rs. 7,500, will be subsidized.
Benefits of the Rooftop Gardening Scheme:
- Under this scheme, a person can benefit according to the condition of their house. In the Farming Bed Scheme, a person can benefit up to 2 units depending on the condition of their house, and for apartments and educational or other institutions, a maximum of 5 units can be benefited. Whereas the Planter Scheme will not be available for institutions.
- To be eligible for this scheme, the applicant must have a minimum of 300 square feet of empty space on the rooftop of their house or flat.
- The benefit of this scheme will be provided in urban areas of Patna Sadar, Danapur, Phulwari, Khagaul, Bhagalpur, Gaya, and Muzaffarpur districts.
- In this scheme, 78.60% will be allocated to the general category, 20% to the scheduled caste, and 1.40% to the scheduled tribes. Women will also be given 30% priority.
Eligibility for Bihar Rooftop Gardening Scheme:
- The applicant must be a native resident of Bihar.
- Only citizens who own their own apartment or flat can apply under this scheme.
- There should be at least 300 square feet of empty space on the rooftop of the applicant’s own house, and the applicant must have a certificate of the apartment to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Documents Required for Bihar Rooftop Gardening Scheme 2024:
- Aadhar Card
- Passport size photo of the applicant
- Municipal tax receipt
- Domestic electricity bill
- Photo of the empty rooftop of the house/institution
- Mobile number of the applicant
- Email ID
- Mobile number
Easy Process for Online Application for Bihar Rooftop Gardening Scheme
- First, you need to visit the official website of the Bihar government Horticulture Directorate http://horticulture.bihar.gov.in.
- Upon reaching the home page, you need to click on the option ‘Apply for Benefits of Schemes’.
- After proceeding with the application process, you will see a new page where you will find all the important information related to the scheme. Read this information carefully.
- Now, you need to enter the required information in the application form. The form will ask for necessary information such as name, address, and other details.
- After filling out the application form, you need to upload the requested necessary documents.
- Finally, after completing everything, you need to click on the ‘Submit’ option. This will complete your application.