Bihar Launches Neera Production Scheme to Support Palm Tree Owners
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Neera Samvardhan Yojana |
| Launch Date | 30 April 2025 |
| Objective | Provide employment and financial support to palm tree owners and toddy tappers |
| Implementing Departments | Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department and Jeevika |
| Incentive for Toddy Tappers | Rs 8 per litre of Neera through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Target Production | From 2 lakh palm trees across Bihar |
| Incentive for Palm Tree Owners | Rs 3 per litre of Neera from up to 10 trees (Rs 585 per tree, max Rs 5,850) via DBT |