Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Cooperative Department, Government of Bihar implements the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop production losses in notified crops. The scheme supports farmers when the actual crop yield falls below the prescribed threshold yield and determines assistance based on the assessed extent of yield loss. It covers eligible farmers cultivating notified crops in the areas specified for the applicable agricultural season.

Under the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana, eligible farmers receive ₹7,500 per hectare when the reduction in actual crop yield is up to 20% and ₹10,000 per hectare when the reduction exceeds 20%. Assistance is limited to a maximum cultivated area of 2 hectares. Accordingly, a farmer can receive up to ₹15,000 for yield loss of up to 20% and up to ₹20,000 when the yield reduction exceeds 20%, subject to the scheme's prescribed conditions.

The scheme benefits Raiyat, Non-Raiyat, and Raiyat and Non-Raiyat farmers who cultivate notified crops. Farmers must complete their registration on the Agriculture Department's DBT portal before applying and provide details of their crop, cultivated area and land. The government determines crop loss through the prescribed crop-cutting and yield assessment process, which forms the basis for assisting in the scheme.

For Kharif 2026, farmers can submit their Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana application online through the Cooperative Department's e-Sahkari portal. Applicants need their Kisan Registration Number and must complete the required mobile verification, crop and cultivation details, self-declaration and other applicable requirements. The online application process is open until 31 October 2026.

Farmers can also use the designated assisted channels if they need support with the online application. They can seek assistance through the IVRS "Sugam" helpline or approach the designated block-level Cooperative Department officials for help with completing the application. Farmers looking for additional financial support for agricultural inputs can also explore the Bihar Krishi Input Anudan Yojana.

Scheme Benefits

The Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana provides financial assistance to eligible farmers when the actual yield of a notified crop falls below the prescribed threshold yield. The assistance amount depends on the extent of the yield loss and is calculated according to the scheme's prescribed assessment process.

• The scheme provides financial support to farmers affected by a decline in crop production.
• Farmers do not have to pay a premium to receive assistance under the scheme.
• Farmers receive ₹7,500 per hectare when the reduction in actual crop yield is up to 20%.
• Farmers receive ₹10,000 per hectare when the reduction in actual crop yield is more than 20%.
• The scheme provides assistance for a maximum area of 2 hectares per eligible farmer.
• The maximum assistance is therefore ₹15,000 for yield loss up to 20% and ₹20,000 for yield loss above 20%.
• Crop loss is assessed through the prescribed crop-cutting experiment and yield assessment process.

Eligibility Requirements

Farmers must meet the prescribed farmer-category, registration, cultivation and crop-related conditions to apply for the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana. The applicant must cultivate a notified crop during the applicable season and provide accurate details of the cultivated land and crop while submitting the online application.

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The applicant must be a farmer cultivating a notified crop under the applicable Kharif 2026 provisions.
• Raiyat farmers are eligible to apply for eligible cultivated land.
• Non-Raiyat farmers cultivating land belonging to another Raiyat are eligible to apply subject to the prescribed conditions.
• Farmers cultivating land partly as Raiyat and partly as Non-Raiyat can also apply under the applicable category.
• The farmer must be registered on the Agriculture Department's DBT portal. Farmers without a registration number must complete the registration before applying.
• Farmers registered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana can apply only under the Raiyat or partially Raiyat and Non-Raiyat category, as specified by the official application guidance.
• The applicant must provide details of the crop sown and the cultivated area.
• The applicant must provide the required land details, such as Khata Number, Khesra Number, Thana Number and Computerised Jamabandi Number, or the total cultivated area, as applicable.
• The applicant must upload the prescribed Self-Declaration Form.
• Non-Raiyat and partially Raiyat and Non-Raiyat farmers must upload the prescribed declaration countersigned by a Kisan Salahakar (Farm Advisor) or Ward Member, and by the Agriculture Coordinator.
• The applicant must provide the Geo-coordinates of the cultivated land through an Android mobile phone during the application process.
• The applicant must provide correct and complete information. Applications containing false or misleading information can be rejected.

Required Documents

Applicants need to keep their farmer registration, crop cultivation and land-related details ready before applying for the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana. The application also requires the prescribed self-declaration and location details of the cultivated land.

• Agriculture Department Kisan Registration Number.
• Details of the crop sown.
• Details of the cultivated area.
• Land details, such as Khata Number, Khesra Number, Thana Number and Computerised Jamabandi Number, wherever applicable.
• Prescribed Self-Declaration Form.
• Geo-coordinates of the cultivated land, which the farmer must provide through an Android mobile phone during the application process.
• For raiyat farmers: an updated land ownership certificate or a recent revenue receipt.
• For non-raiyat farmers: the self-declaration form countersigned by a Kisan Salahakar (Farm Advisor) or a Ward Member.

Steps to Apply

Farmers can apply online for the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana through the official Bihar e-Sahkari portal. Before starting the application, farmers should complete their Agriculture Department registration and keep the required crop, land and self-declaration details ready.

Through Online Application

1. Register as a farmer on the Agriculture Department's DBT portal if you are not already registered.
2. Visit the Cooperative Department's e-Sahkari portal and open the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana (Kharif 2026) application link.
3. Enter the farmer registration number obtained from the Agriculture Department's DBT portal.
4. Verify the Aadhaar-linked mobile number using the OTP received on the registered mobile number.
5. Enter the notified crop name and sown area (Rakwa) in the application.
6. Submit the application and download the acknowledgement receipt for your records.
7. Check for an SMS or portal notification about your Gram Panchayat's eligibility after the crop-cutting exercise.
8. Upload the required documents and applicable self-declaration certificate through the link sent to your registered mobile number.
9. Submit the geo-coordinates of the cultivated plot through the designated mobile application when prompted.

Farmers applying for Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana Kharif 2026 should complete their online application by 31 October 2026.

Through Assisted Channels

1. Call the IVRS "Sugam" toll-free helpline at 1800-1800-110 for help completing the online application over the phone.
2. Visit the block-level Prakhand Sahakarita Prasar Padadhikari (Block Cooperative Extension Officer) or the Karyapalak Sahayak (Executive Assistant) for in-person help applying online, if a phone call isn't convenient.

Important Forms

• Self-Declaration Form by a Rayyat Farmer
• Self-Declaration Form by a Non-Rayyat Farmer
• Self-Declaration Form by Rayyat and Non-Rayyat Farmers

Relevant Links

• Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme Online Application Form
• Bihar State Crop Assistance Payment Status
• Bihar Farmer Registration Number Registration
• Bihar Cooperation Department Portal
• Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme Guidelines

Contact Information

• Bihar Cooperative Department Helpline Number
  • 0612-2200693
  • 18003454110