Bihar government will give compensation to farmers for damaged crops! Grant up to Rs 17,000 per hectare will be available, know how to apply

Due to the sudden change in weather this year, farmers have incurred significant losses. The increase in temperature in February and unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms in March led to the destruction of Rabi crops. Several districts in Bihar, approximately six, have suffered considerable damage to their crops. In 299 panchayats across these six districts, more than 33% of the crops have been affected. In response to this, the Bihar government has announced compensation for the farmers. For this purpose, the state government has organized the Agriculture Input Subsidy Scheme, which is highly beneficial for farmers. According to the notification issued by the Bihar government, farmers can expect compensation within 7 to 10 days. To avail the compensation, farmers are required to apply on the Bihar DBT portal by April 20.

Under this scheme, farmers will receive compensation from the government based on a per-hectare calculation. Farmers in the state will receive an annual grant of 13,500 rupees per hectare. Small farmers from 196 blocks across 23 districts will also benefit from this scheme. If you wish to apply for this scheme, you can visit the official website of the Bihar state government at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in.

For areas with unirrigated crops that suffered losses, compensation of 8,500 rupees per hectare will be provided. For irrigated areas with losses in Rabi crops, compensation of 17,000 rupees per hectare will be offered. For perennial crops like sugarcane, where losses have occurred, compensation of 22,500 rupees per hectare will be granted.

Eligibility for Availing the Scheme:
1. Only farmer families are eligible for the Agriculture Input Subsidy Scheme.
2. Applicants must be original residents of Bihar.
3. To benefit from the scheme, it is essential to have cultivable land and the required legal documents.
4. Farmers need to provide receipts for the 2021-22 fiscal year and a non-cultivator's declaration letter.

Required Documents: To avail the scheme, it is mandatory to have documents like the identity card, Aadhar card, land documents, bank account number with IFSC code, registered mobile number, passport-sized photo, bank passbook, proof of permanent residence, and declaration letters. For this, you can visit the official portal of the Bihar Agriculture Department at https://state.bihar.gov.in/krishi/CitizenHome.html or https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/ to apply online. The application process on this portal will begin on April 10, 2023, and farmers can apply until April 20, 2023.