Bihar Krishi Input Anudan — Flood & Drought Crop Relief

What is Bihar Krishi Input Anudan?

Bihar Krishi Input Anudan (Agricultural Input Grant) is a state government scheme that provides direct cash compensation to farmers in Bihar whose crops are damaged by floods, excess rains, or drought (crop loss ≥33%). The scheme is implemented through the DBT Agriculture Bihar portal and payments are made directly to the farmer's bank account.

Key Benefits

Maximum total benefit: 2 ha × ₹13,500 = ₹27,000 (for irrigated land with total crop loss)

Who is Eligible?

You ARE eligible if:

• You are a farmer in Bihar with your own or tenant-cultivated agricultural land
• Your crop loss is at least 33% due to flood, excess rain, or drought (as per government crop loss survey)
• The damage is in a notified block/district — the government officially declares affected areas
• You are registered on DBT Agriculture Bihar portal

You are NOT eligible if:

• Your block is not in the officially notified disaster-affected area
• Your crop loss is less than 33%
• You have already received PMFBY (crop insurance) for the same loss in the same season

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar Card — mandatory for DBT
2. DBT Agriculture registration — at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in
3. Land records — khasra, khatauni/jamabandi (proof of land ownership or tenancy)
4. Bank passbook — Aadhaar-linked
5. Photograph of damaged crop field (in some applications)

How to Apply — Step by Step

Step 1 — Register on DBT Agriculture Bihar Portal

If not already registered:

1. Go to dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "Farmer Registration"
3. Register with Aadhaar and mobile number
4. Get your Farmer Registration Number

Step 2 — Wait for Government Notification

After a flood or drought event, the Bihar government:

1. Surveys affected blocks
2. Officially notifies affected blocks for Krishi Input Anudan
3. Opens the application window (usually 30–45 days)

Check the portal or contact your local Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) to know when applications open.

Step 3 — Apply Online

Once the application window is open:

1. Login to dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in
2. Go to "Krishi Input Anudan" → Apply
3. Select the relevant season/notification
4. Enter your land details (khasra number, area, crop type)
5. Submit application

Step 4 — Verification

• Panchayat level verification by BAO/Patwari
• Crop loss is verified against the government's block-level survey report

Step 5 — DBT Payment

After verification, the grant amount is transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account, typically within 30–60 days of application.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. My crops were damaged by floods but my block is not in the notified list. What can I do?

The compensation is only for officially notified blocks. If your block is not notified, you cannot apply for Krishi Input Anudan. You can raise a representation to the DM/District Agriculture Officer requesting block-level assessment.

2. I am a tenant farmer. Can I apply?

Yes, tenant farmers (sharecroppers/bataidars) can apply, but they must have valid land records showing tenancy or a declaration from the land owner. The limit is up to 2 hectares of cultivated area.

3. I have 4 hectares of land. Do I get compensation for all 4 hectares?

No. The maximum compensable area is 2 hectares per farmer.

4. Can I apply for both PMFBY (crop insurance) and Krishi Input Anudan for the same crop loss?

Generally, you should not receive double compensation for the same loss. If you have a crop insurance claim under PMFBY, check with your BAO about whether Krishi Input Anudan is also applicable — some cases allow both.

5. I don't have a smartphone. How do I apply?

Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC/Jan Seva Kendra) or Block Agriculture Office. The VLE at CSC can apply on your behalf on the DBT Agriculture portal.

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