Bihar Government Offers 60% Subsidy on Papaya Cultivation in 22 Districts

• Bihar government launches a scheme offering up to 60% subsidy on papaya cultivation to boost farmers' income.
• The Integrated Horticulture Mission targets 22 districts, including Jehanabad, for promoting scientific papaya farming.
• In Jehanabad, a target of 10 hectares has been set for papaya cultivation, with applications accepted on a 'first come, first served' basis.
• Farmers can receive approximately 45,000 rupees in subsidy for cultivating papaya on one hectare, reducing their financial burden.
• Emphasis is placed on scientific methods, including proper plant spacing (2.2 meters) and improved seed varieties, to maximize yield.

Why It Matters: Bihar government provides significant subsidies and promotes scientific methods to boost papaya cultivation and farmer income.