Krishi Input Anudan Yojana: ₹8,500 to ₹22,500 Subsidy for Flood-Damaged Crops

The “Krishi Input Anudan Yojana” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Bihar, is designed to provide agricultural input subsidies to farmers in areas affected by rising river water levels, particularly in regions along the Ganga, Kosi, and other rivers. The scheme specifically targets crop damage exceeding 33% due to heavy rainfall and flooding, ensuring that genuine cultivators receive timely financial assistance.

Benefits

• Subsidy Amounts per Hectare:

  • Non-Irrigated (Year-dependent) Crop Areas: ₹8,500/-

  • Irrigated Crop Areas: ₹17,000/-

  • Perpetual/Perennial Crops: ₹22,500/-

• Minimum Subsidy Amounts:

  • Non-Irrigated (Year-dependent) Crop Areas: ₹1,000/-

  • Irrigated Crop Areas: ₹2,000/-

  • Perpetual/Perennial Crops: ₹2,500/-

Eligibility

• Farmer Status:
  The applicant must be a registered farmer.

• Location:
  The beneficiary should belong to the reported Panchayats in the identified blocks of the specified districts.

• DBT Registration:
  The applicant must be registered on the DBT portal and their bank account must be linked with their Aadhaar number.

• Cultivation Verification:
  Farmers cultivating on land owned by others will be identified as “actual cultivators” through joint certification by the Agriculture Coordinator and Farmer Advisor to ensure that only genuine cultivators receive the subsidy.

Application Process

Online Application

DBT Registration Process:

1. Visit the DBT Portal Registration Page:
   Select the Aadhaar verification type (OTP / BIO-AUTH / IRIS).

2. Enter Aadhaar Details:
   Input your Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar. Click “Authentication.”

3. OTP Verification:
   Enter the received OTP and click “Validate OTP.”

4. Farmer Registration:
   Confirm details about your Kisan Credit Card (KCC) and click “Farmer Registration.” Fill in farmer details, land information, and bank account details.

5. Generate Registration ID:
   Validate with OTP and click “Register” to generate a 13-digit registration number. (Note: After 48 hours, farmers can apply for the scheme using this registration number.)

Online Application of the Scheme:

1. Visit the Official Website:
   Click on “Apply Online” from the menu bar.

2. Select Scheme:
   Choose “Agricultural Input Subsidy Scheme-2024 for crop damage caused by floods due to unexpected rise in the water level of Ganga, Kosi, and other rivers due to rainfall in the month of September of Kharif 2024” from the dropdown list.

3. Enter Registration Details:
   Input your 13-digit registration number and fill in the required details.

4. Captcha and OTP Verification:
   Enter the captcha, click “GET OTP,” then verify the OTP.

5. Upload Documents & Submit:
   Upload the necessary documents and click “Submit.”

6. Receive Application Number:
   An application number will be sent to the registered mobile number via SMS. Keep this for future reference.

7. Check Application Details:
   You can check your application status via the provided link on the official website.

8. Helpdesk:
   For any queries, refer to the helpdesk information available on the portal.

Documents Required

For DBT Registration Process:

• Aadhaar details (linked with mobile number)

• Passport-size photograph

• Farmer details, land information, and bank account details

For the Online Application of the Scheme:

• Passport-size photograph

• Police station number

• Account number

• Khesra number

• Land document (Receipt / Jamabandi) or Land Possession Certificate (LPC)

  Note: If the applicant’s name is not clearly mentioned in the land document, a genealogy certificate must be attached.

• Details of the crop damaged by the flood.

• Details of two adjacent farmers along with verified documents (with signatures) from the applicant.

• Any other documents as required by the authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is “Krishi Input Anudan Yojana”?
   It is a subsidy scheme aimed at providing agricultural input support in areas affected by rising water levels and flooding, specifically for crop damage exceeding 33% due to heavy rainfall.

2. Who is eligible for the scheme?
   The scheme is open to registered farmers from the reported Panchayats in the identified blocks of the specified districts in Bihar, provided they are registered on the DBT portal with a bank account linked to Aadhaar.

3. What subsidy amounts are provided under the scheme?
   Subsidy amounts vary based on the type of crop area:

   • Non-irrigated: ₹8,500 per hectare (minimum ₹1,000)

   • Irrigated: ₹17,000 per hectare (minimum ₹2,000)

   • Perpetual/Perennial: ₹22,500 per hectare (minimum ₹2,500)

4. What is the minimum subsidy amount a farmer can receive?
   The minimum subsidy amounts are ₹1,000 for non-irrigated areas, ₹2,000 for irrigated areas, and ₹2,500 for perpetual/perennial crops.

5. Is there a maximum area limit for receiving the subsidy?
   The scheme details do not specify a maximum area limit; however, subsidies are calculated per hectare based on the crop damage extent.

6. How can farmers apply for the scheme?
   Farmers must first register on the DBT portal and then apply online through the official website using their 13-digit registration number.

7. What percentage of crop damage is required to qualify for assistance?
   The subsidy is provided for crop damage exceeding 33% caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.

8. Which areas are covered under the scheme?
   The scheme is targeted at areas affected by rising water levels in rivers such as the Ganga and Kosi. It applies to specific reported Panchayats in the identified blocks of the designated districts in Bihar.

9. How is the subsidy amount disbursed to the farmers?
   The subsidy is transferred directly to the farmer’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).