Scheme for Mango Cultivation in Bihar
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme for Mango Cultivation | State government introduced a scheme for targeted assistance to mango farmers. |
| Bihar's Mango Production | Produces 15.84 lakh Metric Tons (MT) of mango, ranking third in India. |
| Mango Development Scheme | Provides a 50% subsidy at Rs 60,000 per hectare for area expansion. Includes 80% support on micro irrigation for small and marginal farmers (70% for others) and community borewells. |
| Unique Mango Varieties in Bihar | Includes Dudhia Malda, Jardalu, and Amrapali. |
| Mango Exports | Bihar exports over 1200 MT of fresh mango to the UK, Middle East, and New Zealand with APEDA support. |
| Zardalu Mango | Unique variety from Bhagalpur with light yellow skin and distinct aroma. Awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018. |
| APEDA | Established in 1985 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Headquarters in New Delhi. Signed MoU with SFAC in 2020 for agricultural synergy. |