Flagship agricultural and mechanization programs in Bihar
The Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar, implements targeted subsidy and input assistance schemes to boost agricultural productivity.
Through specialized portals like OFMAS, farmers receive substantial capital subsidies on modern implements ranging from rotavators to solar pumps.
- Bihar Krishi Yantra Subsidy: Capital subsidy on certified agricultural machinery including rotavators, seed drills, and threshers via OFMAS.
- Diesel Anudan: Fuel subsidy assistance provided during drought and dry spells to support irrigation in rainfed areas.
- Mukhyamantri Tivra Beej Vistar Yojana: Distribution of certified hybrid and high-yielding seeds at subsidized rates.
- Organic farming promotion: Input assistance and cluster development along the banks of the River Ganga.
Social welfare and social security missions
Bihar's 7 Nischay (Seven Resolves) governance agenda drives foundational investments in rural water supply, education, and social safety nets.
Welfare programs protect senior citizens, female students, and economically vulnerable households across the state.
- Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana: Comprehensive financial incentives supporting female children from birth through graduation.
- Mukhyamantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana (MVPY): Universal monthly social security pension for all senior citizens above 60 years.
- Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal: Providing piped drinking water connections to every rural and urban household.
- Bihar Student Credit Card: Education loan financing for higher and professional studies.
Registration portals and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Beneficiary registration and grant disbursement across Bihar schemes are managed through unified digital portals.
All agricultural subsidies require registration on the Bihar DBT Agriculture portal, ensuring transparency and eliminating paper bottlenecks.
- DBT Agriculture Portal: Register at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in with Aadhaar and mobile number to obtain a 13-digit registration ID.
- ServicePlus Bihar: Online portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) for caste, income, domicile certificates, and welfare pension applications.
- Bank seeding: Ensure bank accounts are seeded with Aadhaar and NPCI mapping for smooth Direct Benefit Transfer.
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Common questions
Which portal is used for agricultural subsidies in Bihar?
Farmers must register on the official DBT Agriculture Bihar portal at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in to access farm subsidies.
What is the Bihar Krishi Yantra Subsidy scheme?
It is a farm mechanization scheme providing capital subsidies on implements like rotavators, reapers, and seed drills via the OFMAS portal.
How can farmers in Bihar apply for certified seed assistance?
Farmers can apply for certified seeds through the Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam portal (BRBN) linked with their DBT registration number.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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