Chhat Par Bagwani Yojana (Rooftop Gardening Subsidy Scheme)

Why it matters

Helps urban and peri-urban households grow vegetables on their rooftops with a 75% subsidy on the gardening kit, useful for farming families with very little open farmland.

What you get

Chhat Par Bagwani Yojana provides a 75% government subsidy on rooftop gardening kits — including grow bags, soil mix, seeds and basic tools — to residents in selected urban areas of Bihar such as Patna Sadar, Danapur, Khagaul, Phulwari, Gaya, Bhagalpur and Muzaffarpur. While aimed broadly at urban households, it is also relevant to peri-urban farming families with limited open land, allowing them to grow vegetables for home consumption or small-scale sale using available rooftop space.

Eligibility criteria

• Resident household in a notified urban/peri-urban area of Bihar covered under the scheme
• Available rooftop space suitable for container gardening
• Application through the district horticulture office for the notified scheme area

How to apply

1. 1

   Check with the district horticulture office whether your area is covered under the scheme

2. 2

   Apply for the rooftop gardening kit at the notified subsidy rate

3. 3

   Set up the kit on your rooftop and begin cultivation with guidance provided

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Residence proof