Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is a contemplative initiative taken by the Madhya Pradesh Government also known as the State Government. It refers to a price difference payment scheme, launched by the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh “Shivraj Singh” on 16 October 2017.
Under this scheme, the Madhya Pradesh government aims to focus at paying the farmers the difference between the formal Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the price the farmers sell their crops for, i.e. the Selling Price (SP) or the Modal Price, whichever is comparatively more.
In the early phase of Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, the state government had introduced the scheme for eight (8) crops, mainly in the pulses and oil-rich seeds category. In the last run, the scheme was extended to a total of thirteen (13) Kharif crops in the year 2018. The state government made efforts to pay the farmers the difference in the MSP and the Modal price pertaining in the mandis, where the attainment is ordinarily low in comparison to the purchase of rice and wheat.
Objective of the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana
The objective behind launching the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is to provide compensation/discount to the farmers for their agricultural produce. Keeping in mind to support the farmers whenever the price of their produce faced downfall below the official Minimum Support Price (MSP), this scheme was initiated. This step was taken to protect the farmers from the losses suffered due to the distressed sale.
The Purpose behind the Initiation of Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana
The purpose behind the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is to compensate the farmers when their agricultural produce is sold at less than the original Minimum Support Price (MSP). Still, the payout is limited to a modal price. Depending upon the particular market, modal price is an average market price for every specific commodity over a period of 2 months in Madhya Pradesh and the other two states in which the produce is grown and traded.
Say, for example, the MSP of a crop like a Soybean is ₹3,880 per quintal and the modal rate is between ₹3,400-₹3,600 (estimated figure) per quintal, a farmer sells the crop at ₹2,800 per quintal in a mandi, the government will grant the farmer a sum of ₹250 for every quintal sold. This amount is credited directly to the bank account of the farmer.
However, if the farmer sells the crop at ₹2,600 per quintal, the state government would be responsible for granting him only a sum of ₹350 per quintal of produce sold with regards to the difference between MSP and the modal price.
Eligibility Criteria
Under the scheme, the farmers are required to register themselves before selling their agricultural produce.
Here is a list of the eligibility criteria required to register under the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana.
Registration and Application Process
Farmers, who meet the eligibility criteria to avail the benefits of this scheme, are required to fill an online application. They need to download the official notification and read the application process attentively.
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Scheme Name and its Details…. |
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Name of the scheme |
Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana |
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Status of Application |
Active |
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Benefits of the scheme |
Able to sell crops easily |
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Launched by |
Madhya Pradesh Government |
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Post Category |
Madhya Pradesh Government Scheme |
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Official Website |
http://mpeuparjan.nic.in/ |
How to Apply for Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana?
- To apply online for Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana registration, visit the official website: http://mpeuparjan.nic.in/
- Below mentioned image is the diagrammatic representation of the Home Page of the website. Farmers willing to register themselves can browse the above-mentioned link and register themselves.
Registration Process
- Visit the official website of e-procurement portal (http://mpeuparjan.nic.in/)
- Once, you reach the homepage, click on the option, “Kharif 2019-20.”
- The registration form will emerge on your screen.
- Now, fill in all the required details.
- Once, you are done with all the above-mentioned steps, submit the registration form.
Application Process
- Once you are done with the registration, you are required to sign in using your login credentials.
- Home page of the website will appear on the screen.
- Now, click on the option “Kisan Registration Application option for Rabi Earning Year 2020-21.”
- After clicking, the next page will appear.
- The application form will appear on the screen.
- Fill in the mandatory details asked in the application form.
- Now, attach all the required documents.
- Then, click on the farmer searchbutton.
Application Tracking Process
- The status of the online filled application for Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana can be tracked by visiting the official website (http://mpeuparjan.nic.in/)
Required Documents
Below mentioned is a list of all the documents required to apply for Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana:-
Identification Proof
- PAN CARD
- AADHAAR CARD
Residence/Address Proof
- AADHAAR CARD/ ELECTRICITY BILL/ WATER BILL
- DOMICILE/RESIDENCE CERTIFICATE
Additional Documents
- BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS (ACCOUNT NUMBER LINKED WITH THE AADHAAR NUMBER)
- PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPHS
Benefits Offered
Following are the benefits this scheme offers:-
- The Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana was launched in the year 2017.
- It was launched by the state government of Madhya Pradesh.
- The major focus of this scheme is to provide compensation to farmers who have struggled or who are struggling in price cash from the losses suffered due to the distressed sale.
- Initially, the scheme was extended to 8 crops only (mainly in the pulses and oil-rich seeds category), but it was extended to 13 crops in the later phase.
- Framers registered under this scheme are compensated only if their Selling Price (SP) is less than the official Minimum Support Price (MSP).
- The authentic amount of the compensation made to the farmer is determined by the Modal Price of the market.
- Farmers are getting to sell their crops independently in the mandis where they have registered themselves.
- The complete amount of the compensation is being transferred directly to the registered bank accounts of the farmers.
How well is the Yojana Been Executed?
- Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana has been introduced in two tranches. Its first tranche was introduced in the year 2017 and the second was introduced in the year 2018
- In 2017, the total registration of the kharif crops was nearly 25% of all the total holdings.
- Because of this scheme,the modal price has experienced a raise in the market. But, the maximum differential price decreased.
Compensation for the Agricultural Produce
Kharif Crops
As shared above, the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana is working for the benefits of the farmers, compensating them when their agricultural produce is sold at less than the original Minimum Support Price (MSP), but the payout is limited to a modal price.
The farmers who are registered under the scheme are compensated only if their Selling Price (SP) is less than the official Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Rabi Crops
As per the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana, the government does not acquire the Rabi crops from the farmers. Rather, when the price of the crops fall, the government pays a remittance to the farmers in the form of compensation as the difference between the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the Modal Price.
Role of Aatmnirbhar Sena
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Conclusion
Thinking about the wellness and welfare of our farmers has always been the responsibility of the Madhya Pradesh government. It is relevant to work for the farmers as they provide us with a great percentage (80%) of food consumed in the world. Supporting these farmers in growing is a significant role in fighting hunger. Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana also helps the farmers earn reasonable prices for their agricultural produce.
