Bihar Krishi Input Anudan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

• The Krishi Input Anudan Yojana was introduced by the Bihar Government in 2016 to support farmers affected by crop losses.
• The primary purpose of this scheme is to provide financial relief to farmers when their crops are damaged due to unavoidable natural events such as floods or storms.
• The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar, which oversees the entire process from application to payment.
• Under the Krishi Input Anudan Yojana, monetary assistance is provided to farmers whose crops have been damaged due to heavy rainfall or monsoon-related storms.
• Both Raiyyat and Non-Raiyyat farmers of Bihar are eligible to seek compensation if their crop loss is 33 percent or more.
• The Bihar Government has fixed specific compensation rates under this scheme based on the type of agricultural land, which are calculated per hectare as follows :-
  • Rs. 8,500 per hectare for non-irrigated agricultural land.
  • Rs. 17,000 per hectare for irrigated agricultural land.
  • Rs. 22,500 per hectare for perennial crops such as sugarcane.
• The compensation amount under this scheme is payable for a maximum of two hectares of agricultural land per farmer.
• In addition, the state government has also defined a minimum compensation amount to ensure that farmers receive at least a basic level of support.
• To apply under this scheme, it is compulsory for the farmer to possess a 13-digit Farmer Registration Number, which can be obtained by registering on the Agriculture DBT Portal.
• Farmers whose bank accounts are not linked with Aadhaar are not eligible to receive the compensation amount under the Krishi Input Anudan Yojana.
• The online application form for the Krishi Input Anudan Scheme is made available on the Agriculture DBT Portal.
• The Bihar Government invites online applications every month for crop losses suffered during the previous month.
• For example, farmers whose crops were damaged in the month of October due to heavy rainfall or monsoon storms can submit their applications up to 05 December 2025.
• The application process for this period begins on 25 November 2025 and closes on 05 December 2025.
• For any assistance or information related to the Krishi Input Anudan Yojana, farmers may call the toll-free number 1800-180-1551 or contact their District Agriculture Office.

Scheme Benefits

• Eligible farmers who lost crop will receive financial assistance under this scheme.
• The compensation amount is calculated as per the rates given below :-
  • For Non-Irrigated Agricultural Land :- Rs. 8,500/- per Hectare.
  • For Irrigated Agricultural Land :- Rs. 17,000/- per Hectare.
  • For Perennial Crops, such as Sugarcane :- Rs. 22,500/- per Hectare.
• Compensation is payable for a maximum of two hectares of land per farmer.
• The scheme also specifies a minimum assured compensation amount, which is :-
  • For Non-Irrigated Land :- Rs. 1,000/-.
  • For Irrigated Land :- Rs. 2,000/-.
  • For Perennial Crops such as Sugarcane :- Rs. 2,500/-.

Eligibility Requirement

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The Farmer should be Enrolled on the Bihar Agriculture DBT Portal.
• Both Raiyyat and Non-Raiyyat Farmers are eligible under the scheme.
• The Farmer's family should consist of husband, wife, and children as per records.
• The Farmer's crop must have suffered at least 33% damage.
• Crop Loss should be due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall or a montha storm.
• The farmer's bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for direct benefit transfer.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar Cards of the Farmer and all Eligible Family Members.
• Valid 13-digit Farmer Registration Number.
• Active Mobile Number linked with the Application.
• Bank Account Details for Receiving the Benefit.
• LPC / Lagan Payment Receipt of the Land.
• Latest Passport-Size Colour Photograph.
• Complete Details of Agricultural Land Holdings.
• Duly filled Self Declaration Form.

Steps to Apply

• Farmers whose crops have suffered damage of 33 percent or more are eligible to apply online for financial assistance under the Krishi Input Anudan Yojana of the Bihar Government.
• For this purpose, the Department of Agriculture, Bihar operates a dedicated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Portal, through which farmers can submit their applications online.
• To begin the process, the farmer needs to visit the portal, open the "Online Services" section, and select "Krishi Input Anudan Yojana 2025-26" from the list.
• After selecting the scheme, a new page opens where the farmer must enter their Farmer Registration Number and click on the search option.
• Once the details are fetched, the portal displays the farmer's basic information on the screen.
• The applicant is then required to complete the online application form by providing details related to :-
  • Family Members.
  • Agricultural Land Holdings.
  • Crops Cultivated, and
  • The Reason for Crop Damage.
• After filling in the required information, the farmer must upload all the necessary documents as prescribed under the scheme.
• Before final submission, it is important to carefully review all the entered details, and then submit the application online.
• The submitted application, along with the uploaded documents, is first examined by the District Agriculture Officer (DAO).
• In addition to document verification, field-level inspection of the damaged crop is carried out by the concerned officials.
• Farmers found eligible after verification are listed by the DAO, and the details are forwarded to the Agriculture Department for final approval and release of compensation.
• Once the application is approved, the farmer receives an SMS notification on the registered mobile number.
• The approved compensation amount is then credited directly to the farmer's bank account, as assured by the Bihar Government under the scheme.
• Farmers can also track the status of their application by entering their 13-digit Farmer Registration Number on the portal.
• Apart from self-applying online, farmers may also submit their applications with assistance from the Block Agriculture Officer, e-Kisan Bhawan, Common Service Centre (CSC), or Vasudha Kendra, depending on their convenience.

Relevant Links

• Official DBT Portal of Bihar Agriculture Department.
• Bihar Krishi Input Anudan Yojana Self Declaration Form.
• Bihar Krishi Input Anudan Yojana Application Status.

Contact Information

• Helpline Number of Krishi Input Anudan Yojana Bihar :- 18001801551.
• Email of Agriculture DBT Bihar :- agridbtcell1@gmail.com.