The "Papita Vikash Yojana" is a component of the "Mukhyamantri Bagwani Yojana", launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, to promote papaya cultivation through financial assistance and the supply of high-quality plants.

The scheme provides ₹33,750/- per hectare in the first year and ₹11,250/- per hectare in the second year as financial support.

Applicants must have agricultural land of at least 0.25 acres (0.1 ha) and up to a maximum of 10 acres (4 ha).

Yes, both ryot farmers (with land documents) and non-ryot farmers (with a contract form) are eligible to apply.

Payments under the scheme are processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Yes, the scheme reserves 20% for Scheduled Castes, 1.44% for Scheduled Tribes, and 30% for women beneficiaries.

Non-ryot farmers can apply based on a contract form as proof of their eligibility.

Yes, the scheme includes the supply of high-quality papaya plants to beneficiaries.

Farmers can apply online through the DBT portal.

Ryot farmers need to submit land ownership documents as proof of eligibility.

The scheme is implemented across all districts of Bihar.