Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-2025 – Apply Now

The Bihar government’s Department of Agriculture is implementing the “Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme” under the Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024. This scheme offers subsidies to farmers for purchasing agricultural machinery, recognizing the importance of such equipment in farming operations.

Online applications for the Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-25 have reopened, providing farmers with an opportunity to receive government subsidies for purchasing agricultural machinery.

If you are a farmer facing challenges affording agricultural machinery, you can apply for this scheme to secure a government subsidy.

Detailed information on how and when to apply for the Krishi Yantra Yojana can be found below –

Overview of Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-2025 

Scheme Name	The main objective of Krishi Yantra Subsidy Scheme Bihar 2024 is to provide an 80% subsidy on the purchase of agricultural machinery to farmers in Bihar. This scheme aims to encourage farmers to buy modern equipment, improving their financial situation. Through this scheme, the Bihar government will provide subsidies of up to 80% on agricultural machinery, offering economic assistance to Bihar’s farmers.
Post Date	8 April 2024
State Name	Bihar
Subsidy	UP To 40% to 80%
Beneficiary	Farmers Of Bihar
Objective	Providing subsidies for agricultural machinery
Apply Mode	Online and Offline Process Available
Scheme Type	Government Scheme (Sarkari Yojana)
Short Information	The main objective of Krishi Yantra Subsidy Scheme Bihar 2024 is to provide 80% subsidy on the purchase of agricultural machinery to farmers in Bihar. This scheme aims to encourage farmers to buy modern equipment, improving their financial situation. Through this scheme, the Bihar government will provide subsidies of up to 80% on agricultural machinery, offering economic assistance to Bihar’s farmers.

What Is Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana?

The Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana, operated by the Bihar government, aims to provide financial support for agricultural tools. Through this scheme, farmers can avail subsidies and purchase agricultural equipment at reduced rates. A wide range of equipment, including tractors, combines, trolleys, bulldozers, seed drills, seeding tools, and irrigation equipment, are subsidized, with subsidies ranging from 40% to 80%. These subsidies are directly transferred to farmers’ bank accounts, facilitating the acquisition of better equipment.

The Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana benefits farmers looking to modernize and enhance their agricultural practices with advanced tools. It enables them to access advanced equipment affordably, boosting productivity and easing agricultural tasks. This scheme plays a crucial role in agricultural sector development, promoting increased production and empowering farmers across Bihar.

Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-25 (Important Dates)

Events	Dates
Official Notification Release	16-04-2024
Apply Start Date	05-04-2024
Apply Last Date	05-05-2024
Apply Mode	Online

Benefits Of Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024

The benefits of Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme 2024 are mentioned below:

• Grant Percentage: It offers subsidies ranging from 40% to 80% on agricultural machinery.
• New Machinery: This year, the scheme includes 23 new types of agricultural machinery.
• Partial Payment: Farmers can pay only their share by deducting the grant amount to operate the machinery.
• Line Sowing/Transplantation: Grants are available for 16 types of machinery used in line sowing/transplantation.
• Crop Residue Management: One-third of the planned amount for the 23 machinery types related to crop residue management is allocated.
• Equivalent Grants: Extremely Backward Class (EBC) farmers receive grants equivalent to those given to Scheduled Caste/Tribe farmers.
• Local Producers’ Machinery: An additional 10% grant is provided for agricultural machinery manufactured by state producers.
• Machinery for Various Crops: Grants are available for machinery related to maize, sugarcane, jute, and horticulture.

What equipment can be purchased under the Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme?

The equipment provided under the Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme include –

• Reaper
• Cultivator
• Happy Seeder
• Boom Sprayer
• HDPE irrigation pipe
• Self Propelled Reaper
• HDPE Tarpaulin Sheet
• StrawBalerWithoutRack
• Reaper cum Binder (T/D)
• Pump Set (Electric) Up to 10 HP
• Rotary Mulcher (35 HP & Above)
• Paddy Thresher ( Engine Driven)
• Power Duster( Battery Operated)
• Power Sprayer ( Battery Operated)
• SMS (Straw Management System)
• Reaper cum Binder(s/p) – 3 Wheel
• Reaper cum Binder(s/p) – 4 wheel
• Paddy Thresher ( Driven By Tractor)
• Multi-Crop Thresher ( Engine Driven)
• HDPE Lamination Woven Layflat Tube
• Brush Cutter(Below BHP Petrol Driven)
• Super Seeder (Tractor Operated) – 6 feet
• Super Seeder (Tractor Operated) – 7 feet
• Super Seeder (Tractor Operated) – 8 feet
• Multi-Crop Thresher ( Driven By Tractor)
• Plant Protection Equipment.
• Manual Sprayer
• Rice Mill ( Electric Motor Operated 3 HP & Above)

How much subsidy is offered by the Government under the Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme 2024-25?

Farmers will be provided subsidies based on their caste and category. Information on how much subsidy will be given to farmers from specific categories is mentioned below –

• Under the SMAM scheme, farmers will be subsidized on a total of 09 types of agricultural machinery, including small tractors (18.20 HP).
• Under the SMAM scheme, a 40% subsidy rate on project costs of Rs. 10 lakhs is provided in all districts of the state, and custom hiring centers are established at a maximum cost of Rs. 4 lakh.
• The establishment of an Agricultural Machinery Bank will receive an 80% subsidy rate on project costs of Rs. 10 lakh in selected villages of the state and a maximum of Rs. 8 lakh.
• Under this, for the special custom hiring centers for crop residue management in 09 districts of Patna and Magadh regions, such as Patna, Bhojpur, Kaimur, Buxar, Nalanda, and Rohtas, an 80% maximum subsidy of Rs. 12 lakh will be provided., Nawada, Aurangabad, and Gaya.

Eligibility for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024

These are eligibility criteria that must be met for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024 –

1. Geographical Limitation: Only farmers from Bihar state are eligible for this scheme.
2. Usage Restriction: The scheme’s benefits apply only to the purchase of agricultural machinery.
3. Land Ownership: Applicants must possess agricultural land to qualify.
4. Bank Account Requirement: Having a bank account is mandatory for receiving subsidies.
5. Types of Machinery: Subsidies are available for 75 types of agricultural machinery.
6. Purchase Requirement: To receive the grant amount, applicants must first purchase agricultural machinery.
7. Age Criteria: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to qualify for the scheme.

What are the required documents to apply for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-2025?

The required documents to apply for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2025-2025 are mentioned below:

• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Agricultural Machinery Purchase Receipt
• Farmer Registration
• Category Certificate (only for SC/ST)
• Land Rent Receipt
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Land Ownership Proof such as a Land Possession Certificate (LPC)

How to apply for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana 2024-2025?

To apply for Bihar Krishi Yantra Yojana, you need to follow these simple steps –

That’s it. This is how you can easily apply for the Bihar Agricultural Machinery Scheme.

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