Polyhouse agriculture: A golden opportunity to receive a government subsidy of 75%

Learn how farmers can receive Polyhouse subsidies and where they can apply

Modern farming techniques include greenhouses, low tunnels, organic farming, and others. Here we're talking about Polyhouse agriculture. Farmers who use this method can receive up to a 75% subsidy. On the same lines, as the central government has operated many subsidy-providing schemes to promote protected farming and horticulture, the Polyhouse Subsidy Scheme 2022 has been launched for Bihar farmers.

What exactly is the Polyhouse subsidy scheme?

The Bihar Agriculture Department's Directorate of Horticulture manages the Horticulture Development Scheme for protected cultivation. Farmers will receive 75% assistance under this scheme, with the cost of a Polyhouse unit set at Rs 935 per square meter. According to the rules of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the subsidy amount will be allocated per square meter for the construction of poly houses. Farmers can set up poly houses in areas ranging from 1000 to 4000 square meters under the scheme.

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Apply for the Polyhouse Subsidy Scheme here

You can apply for a grant for a Polyhouse unit under the Horticulture Development Scheme on the official website of the Directorate of Horticulture, Horticulture.bihar.gov.in, the Agriculture Department, and the Government of Bihar. Farmers can get more information about the scheme by contacting the Horticulture Department or the Assistant Director of Horticulture in their local district.

The Benefits of Polyhouse Farming

Farming in poly houses, while receiving government subsidies on the one hand, also increases crop production. It's called Protect Farming because it keeps the crop safe. Let us inform you that, in addition to seasonal crops, vegetables can be grown in the Polyhouse. A Polyhouse is a structure made of plastic. It is supported by iron rods and strings.

Farmer brothers can provide Polyhouse vegetables to the market all year. Furthermore, there is no longer any risk of pests, diseases, weeds, or weather in the Polyhouse, resulting in a healthy yield and good quality. Polyhouse vegetables have a long shelf life.

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