Let us start with something that every vegetable farmer in Haryana has gone through at least once. And most of them have gone through it many more times than they would like to remember.
You grow tomatoes. You spend months on that crop. You put real money into it — seeds, fertiliser, water, pesticides, labour. Everything. The crop grows well. You are happy with it. You load it onto a vehicle and drive to the mandi. And then the trader tells you the price today is Rs. 2 per kilogram.
Two rupees. For a crop that cost you several times that amount just to grow.
But you have no choice. You have to sell. Tomatoes do not wait. Onions do not wait. Cauliflower does not wait. They are perishable. Every hour that passes after harvest is an hour closer to the crop becoming worthless. So you sell at Rs. 2. You sell at a loss. You drive home with money that does not cover even half of what you spent. And somewhere in the back of your mind you are already calculating how to pay back the loan you took to grow that crop in the first place.
This situation happens to horticulture farmers across Haryana every single season. It has been happening for decades. Farmers who worked hard, grew a good crop, and did everything right — still ended up losing money. Not because of poor farming. Not because of laziness. Just because the market price crashed on the exact day they needed to sell. And there was nothing standing between them and that loss.
The Haryana Government saw this problem clearly and launched the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana — also known as BBY — specifically to fix it.
Under this scheme the government fixes a protected price for covered vegetables, fruits, and spice crops. If you are a registered farmer and you sell your crop in a government mandi at a price lower than that protected level the government pays you the difference directly into your bank account. You sell at whatever the mandi gives you. And if that price is too low the government makes up the gap.
That gap — between what the mandi paid you and what the government says you deserve — is called the Bhavantar. And Bharpai means the government filling that gap for you.
Simple. Direct. And genuinely life-changing for farmers who have been dealing with price crashes for years with no protection at all.
Since its launch over 3,15,614 farmers have registered more than 7,02,220 acres under this scheme. The government has paid out over Rs. 110 crore in compensation to 24,385 farmers. In 2023-24 alone Rs. 46.34 crore was disbursed.
This complete guide covers everything — what the scheme is, who can join, which crops are covered, how much you get, what the J Form is, and exactly how to register and claim your compensation.
The Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana or BBY is a price protection scheme for horticulture farmers launched by the Haryana Government on 1 January 2018 under Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. It is run jointly by the Department of Horticulture Haryana and the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board HSAMB. The official portal is bby.hortharyana.gov.in and registration happens through the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal at fasal.haryana.gov.in.
The name itself explains everything. Bhavantar comes from two words — Bhav which means price and Antar which means difference. So Bhavantar means the price difference — the gap between what the government says the crop should sell for and what the mandi actually paid the farmer. Bharpai means making up for that gap — compensating the farmer for it.
Here is how the whole thing works in simple words. Before each season the government fixes a protected price for each covered crop — a fair price based on what it actually costs to grow that crop. The farmer registers their crop on the government portal. They sell in the official mandi during the specified time window. If the mandi price on that day is lower than the protected price the government pays the farmer the difference — directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account within 15 days.
If the mandi price is higher than the protected price — great. The farmer keeps the higher amount and no compensation is needed. The scheme only kicks in when prices fall below the floor.
Haryana was the first state in India to introduce this kind of price protection for horticulture farmers at this scale. The scheme started with just four crops — tomato, onion, potato, and cauliflower. It has since grown to cover 21 horticulture crops across vegetables, fruits, and spices.
Details | Information |
Scheme Name | Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana BBY |
Launch Date | 1 January 2018 |
Launched By | Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar |
Department | Horticulture Department and HSAMB Haryana |
Crops Covered | 21 Horticulture Crops |
What You Get | Compensation for Price Difference |
Payment Timeline | Within 15 Days of J Form Upload |
Payment Mode | Direct Bank Transfer — Aadhaar-Linked Account |
Farmers Registered | Over 3,15,614 |
Land Registered | Over 7,02,220 Acres |
Total Compensation Paid | Over Rs. 110 Crore |
2023-24 Disbursement | Rs. 46.34 Crore |
Official Portal | |
Registration Portal |
Before eligibility it helps to understand why this scheme was created — because the problem it solves is real and it affects every vegetable and fruit farmer in the state.
Wheat and rice farmers in India have something called the Minimum Support Price — MSP. The government announces a fixed price before the season and agrees to buy the crop at that price if the market falls below it. Farmers know before they plant what minimum they will receive. That certainty makes planning possible.
Vegetable and fruit farmers had nothing like this. Their prices in the mandi move every single day based on supply and demand. And the cruelest part is that prices crash the hardest precisely when production is the best. When every farmer in the region has had a bumper harvest and everyone brings their crop to the mandi on the same days the market gets flooded and prices collapse. Sometimes below Rs. 2 per kilogram. Sometimes so low that the transport cost to the mandi is more than what the farmer earns from the sale.
Farmers who face this year after year start losing confidence in horticulture. They take on debt they cannot repay. Some of them give up entirely and go back to growing wheat and rice — lower income but at least predictable. And Haryana’s goal of growing its horticulture sector gets stuck.
The Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana removes this fear from the equation. A farmer who knows there is a price floor under their crop can invest properly, plant with confidence, and focus on growing a good crop — knowing that even if the mandi price crashes the government will make up the gap.
Permanent Resident of Haryana
You must be a permanent resident of Haryana growing a covered crop in Haryana.
All Farmer Types Are Welcome
This scheme does not restrict itself to only those farmers who own their land. All three types of farmers are eligible:
- Farmers who own and farm their own land
- Farmers who have taken agricultural land on lease
- Tenant farmers who cultivate someone else’s land
If you are actually growing a covered crop in Haryana you are eligible — regardless of whether the land belongs to you or not.
Must Be Growing a Covered Crop
You must be growing one or more of the 21 crops covered under the scheme during the current season and within the scheduled production period for that crop.
Must Be Registered on Meri Fasal Mera Byora
This is the most important condition. You must register your crop details on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal at fasal.haryana.gov.in during the specified registration window for that season. If you are not registered you cannot receive any compensation under this scheme — no matter how low the mandi price falls. Registration is free. Do not skip it.
Must Sell in HSAMB Mandis During the Scheduled Period
To be eligible for compensation your sale must happen at an official HSAMB mandi during the scheduled sale window for your specific crop. Sales outside official mandis or outside the scheduled window do not qualify.
Quick Summary:
Condition | Requirement |
Residency | Permanent Resident of Haryana |
Farmer Type | Landowner, Lessee, or Tenant |
Crop | One or More of 21 Covered Crops |
Registration | Mandatory on MFMB Portal |
Sale Location | HSAMB Mandis Only |
Sale Timing | During Scheduled Sale Period Only |
Vegetables — 14 Crops
Tomato, onion, potato, cauliflower, carrot, peas, capsicum, brinjal, ladyfinger, chilli, bottle gourd, bitter gourd, cabbage, and radish.
Fruits — 5 Crops
Kinnow, guava, mango, litchi, and plum.
Spices — 2 Crops
Garlic and turmeric.
Each crop has its own protected price and its own scheduled production per acre set by the government before each season. Always check bby.hortharyana.gov.in for the most current list as new crops may be added from time to time.
Here is the complete logic of how BBY works from beginning to end — explained in simple steps:
The Government Sets the Protected Price
Before the season starts the Haryana Government fixes a protected price for each covered crop. This price is based on the actual cost of growing that crop — seeds, fertiliser, irrigation, labour, and everything else. The government’s goal is to make sure farmers earn between Rs. 48,000 and Rs. 56,000 per acre for the key covered crops. The protected price is the floor — the minimum the farmer should receive.
The Government Also Sets Scheduled Production Per Acre
Along with the protected price the government fixes a standard expected yield per acre for each crop. This is used to calculate the maximum compensation a farmer can claim. Compensation is paid on actual quantity sold but only up to this standard production figure multiplied by the registered acreage.
The Farmer Registers
The farmer registers their crop — type, acreage, and all details — on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal during the registration window. This registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Without this registration there is no compensation.
The Farmer Sells in the Mandi
The farmer takes their produce to an HSAMB mandi and sells during the scheduled sale period. They sell at whatever price the market gives that day. There is no pressure to wait for a better price. Sell at the market price — that is all.
The Farmer Collects the J Form
After selling the farmer collects two things from the mandi — the gate pass and the J Form. The J Form is the official record of the sale. It shows the farmer’s name, the crop sold, the quantity, and the price received. This form is absolutely essential. Do not leave the mandi without it.
The Farmer Uploads the J Form
After the sale the farmer uploads the J Form on the BBY portal at bby.hortharyana.gov.in. This upload is the official claim for compensation. The system checks the J Form against the farmer’s registration data.
The Compensation is Calculated and Paid
After verification the government calculates the compensation:
Compensation = Protected Price minus Actual Sale Price multiplied by Quantity Sold
Subject to the scheduled production per acre limit.
If the mandi price was higher than the protected price — no compensation is needed. If it was lower — the difference is paid directly into the farmer’s Aadhaar-linked bank account within 15 days. Clean. Direct. No middleman.
The J Form is the single most important document in the entire BBY process. Every farmer needs to understand this clearly.
Every time you sell a covered crop at an HSAMB mandi you will receive a J Form. This form records your name, the crop you sold, the quantity, and the price you received. It is the official proof of your mandi sale.
Without the J Form there is no compensation. Full stop.
It does not matter how low the mandi price was. It does not matter how many acres you registered. If you do not have the J Form and upload it on the portal your sale cannot be processed and you will receive nothing.
Make this a habit — every single time you sell at the mandi get your J Form before you leave. Check it carefully — your name, crop name, quantity sold, and price received should all be correct. Then go home and upload it on the BBY portal as soon as possible.
That one habit protects your money every single season.
For Registration:
- Aadhaar Card
- Parivar Pehchan Patra PPP Family ID
- Land records — Jamabandi or Khasra
- Aadhaar-linked bank account passbook
- Registered mobile number
For Claim Filing:
- MFMB registration details
- J Form collected from the mandi after each sale
Go to fasal.haryana.gov.in on your phone or computer. This is the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal — the official government website where your BBY registration begins. Before you type anything into any field take one quick look at the URL at the top of your screen and confirm it is exactly right. One second of checking is all it takes to make sure you are on the real government website and not somewhere else.
On the homepage you will see a field asking for your mobile number. Enter the mobile number that is linked to your Aadhaar and click Login. An OTP will arrive on that number within a few seconds. Enter the OTP in the box provided.
After the OTP the system will ask for your Parivar Pehchan Patra Family ID — your 8-digit PPP number. Enter it carefully. Once you do your family details will appear on screen automatically pulled from the PPP database. Check that the details showing on screen belong to you and are correct before moving forward.
The farmer registration form will now open. This is the most important step in the entire registration process so do not rush through it.
Fill in every field slowly and carefully. Your personal details, your land information, your crop type, and your acreage. Keep your land records — your Jamabandi or Khasra — open right beside you as you fill in the form and match every detail exactly as it appears in those documents. Do not guess or approximate anything.
Here is why this matters so much. The information you enter in this form is the exact data that your compensation will be calculated against. If your acreage is wrong your compensation will be wrong. If your crop details do not match your actual sale the claim can get rejected. Getting the form right the first time saves you from problems later when you actually need the money.
Now select the specific horticulture crop you are growing this season from the covered crop list. Then enter the acreage you have under that crop as accurately as possible.
If you are growing more than one covered horticulture crop this season do not just pick one and move on. Register each crop separately with its own acreage. Every crop you register is a crop you are protected on. Every crop you skip is a crop you have no protection for if prices fall.
Before you hit submit scroll back through everything you have entered one final time. Read each field. Confirm the crop name is right. Confirm the acreage is accurate. Confirm your personal and land details are exactly correct. This final check takes two minutes and it is genuinely worth those two minutes.
Once you are completely satisfied that everything is right go ahead and submit.
The moment the submission goes through a confirmation page will appear with your registration number. Do not close that page. Do not put your phone down and come back to it later. Save that number right now — screenshot the page, write the number in a notebook, send it to yourself on WhatsApp. However you prefer to save things just do it immediately. That registration number is your proof that you are enrolled and you will need it going forward.
Once your harvest is ready the next step is straightforward — take your produce to the nearest official HSAMB mandi and sell. But there is one thing you need to confirm before you load up the vehicle and go.
Check that you are going during the scheduled sale period for your crop. Every covered crop under BBY has a specific time window during which sales qualify for compensation. This window is fixed by the government before the season and is available on the BBY portal. If you sell outside this window your sale will not be counted under the scheme — no matter how low the price was and no matter how much you lost on that day. The timing condition is firm. So take thirty seconds before going to the mandi and confirm your crop’s scheduled window is currently open.
Once you are at the mandi and your turn comes — sell. Sell at whatever price the market is offering that day. Even if the price looks very low. Even if it feels deeply unfair for the crop you worked so hard to grow. Do not wait around hoping prices will recover tomorrow or next week. With vegetables and fruits waiting almost never helps — it just brings you closer to the crop losing its value entirely. Sell at the market price, complete the transaction, and collect your J Form. You have done your part. The scheme now does its part — calculating whether the price you received fell below the protected level and paying you the difference if it did. That is the entire reason BBY exists.
After your sale is completed at the mandi there is one thing you must do before you get back in your vehicle and drive home.
Get your J Form.
The J Form is the official mandi document that records your sale — your name, the crop you sold, the quantity, and the price you received. It is the document you will use to claim your compensation. Without it there is no claim. Without it there is no compensation. No matter how low the mandi price was that day — if you do not have the J Form you cannot get anything back from the government.
Once you have the J Form in your hand read through it carefully. Check that your name is spelled correctly. Check that the crop name is right. Check that the quantity and price match what was actually sold. If anything looks wrong get it corrected at the mandi before you leave. A mistake on the J Form that you discover at home is much harder to fix than one you catch right there at the counter.
As soon as you get home — or as soon as you can — open bby.hortharyana.gov.in on your phone. Log in with your registered mobile number. Find the J Form upload section and upload the J Form from your sale.
That upload is your formal compensation claim. The portal will process it, verify your sale against your registration data, calculate whether any compensation is due, and if it is — transfer the money directly into your Aadhaar-linked bank account. No office visit. No follow-up needed. No middleman. The compensation reaches your account within 15 days of the upload.
Do this after every single sale during the season. Every sale means a new J Form. Every J Form means a new upload. And every upload means the government is checking whether that sale’s price fell below the protected level and paying you accordingly if it did.
A few things every farmer using this scheme needs to keep clearly in mind before the season begins and throughout it:
Register on time. The registration window for each season opens and closes on specific dates. If you miss the window you are out for that season — no exceptions and no late entries. So the moment the registration window opens for your crop do not put it off. Get it done early and get it confirmed.
Sell only in HSAMB mandis during the scheduled period. This is not flexible. Sales outside official HSAMB mandis do not qualify. Sales outside the scheduled time window do not qualify. Both conditions must be met together for your sale to count under BBY. Know your mandi and know your window before you go.
Never leave a mandi without your J Form. This one cannot be said strongly enough. The J Form is everything in this scheme. It is the proof of your sale. It is what you upload to claim your compensation. Without it nothing moves forward — not the claim, not the payment, nothing. Every single time you sell at a mandi make collecting your J Form the last thing you do before you walk out. Check it carefully before you leave. Your name, crop, quantity, and price should all be correct on it.
Upload the J Form as soon as you get home. Do not keep it sitting on your phone or in your pocket for days. Upload it on the BBY portal as soon as possible after every sale so your claim gets processed without any unnecessary delay.
Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-linked and your details are correct on the portal. The compensation goes directly into your account — but only if the account details are right. A wrong account number or an unlinked Aadhaar means the money has nowhere to go. Check this once before the season starts and save yourself the frustration later.
Registration is completely free. You do not need to pay anyone anything to register under this scheme. The portal is free to use. If any agent or middleman is asking you for money to help with registration they are not authorised to do so. Do it yourself directly at fasal.haryana.gov.in and bby.hortharyana.gov.in.
Check the portal at the start of every new season. Protected prices, crop lists, registration windows, and scheduled sale periods are updated each season and can change from what they were the previous year. A few minutes of checking the official portal before the season begins keeps you informed and prepared for everything that follows.
Metric | Figure |
Total Farmers Registered | Over 3,15,614 |
Total Acres Registered | Over 7,02,220 Acres |
Farmers Who Got Compensation | Over 24,385 |
Total Compensation Paid | Over Rs. 110 Crore |
2023-24 Disbursement | Rs. 46.34 Crore |
Payment Timeline | Within 15 Days |
Income Target Per Acre | Rs. 48,000 to Rs. 56,000 |
Contact | Details |
Official BBY Portal | |
Registration Portal | |
HSAMB Portal | |
Horticulture Department | |
HSAMB Email | |
HSAMB Address | C-6 Sector 6 Panchkula Haryana |
The Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana is a price protection scheme launched by the Haryana Government on 1 January 2018 for horticulture farmers. The government fixes a protected price for 21 covered crops. If a registered farmer sells their crop at an HSAMB mandi during the scheduled period at a price below the protected level the government pays them the difference directly into their bank account within 15 days. Haryana was the first state in India to launch this kind of price protection for horticulture farmers at this scale.
All farmer types — landowners, lessees, and tenant farmers — who are permanent residents of Haryana, growing one or more of the 21 covered crops, registered on the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal, and selling in HSAMB mandis during the scheduled sale period are eligible. Registration is the most critical condition — unregistered farmers cannot receive any compensation.
21 crops — 14 vegetables including tomato, onion, potato, cauliflower, carrot, peas, capsicum, brinjal, and others; 5 fruits including kinnow, guava, mango, litchi, and plum; and 2 spices — garlic and turmeric. Check bby.hortharyana.gov.in for the latest complete list.
The J Form is the official sale record issued by the HSAMB mandi after every purchase. It shows your name, the crop sold, quantity, and price received. It is the document you must upload on the BBY portal to claim your compensation. Without the J Form there is no compensation — no matter what the mandi price was. Collect it every single time you sell and upload it on the portal immediately.
Compensation equals the protected price minus the actual mandi price multiplied by the quantity sold — subject to scheduled production per acre limits. It is transferred directly into the farmer's Aadhaar-linked bank account within 15 days of uploading the J Form. No cash. No middleman. Straight to the account.
Go to fasal.haryana.gov.in, log in with your mobile number and PPP Family ID, fill in the registration form with your crop and acreage details, and submit during the specified window. Registration is completely free. After registration sell in HSAMB mandis during the scheduled period, collect the J Form, and upload it at bby.hortharyana.gov.in to claim your compensation.