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📰 Bihar Welfare Schemes & Planning (Dec 2024 - Aug 2026) Chapter 3: Flagship Schemes, Saat Nishchay-2/3, Social Security & Empowerment

Mod 6: Agriculture & Farmer Support: Diesel Subsidy, Fasal Sahayata & Krishi Yantra

📖 Chapter 3 of 8 🧩 Module 7 of 14 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs
Topic Part 1 of 2

Insulating Farmers against Climate Volatility:

Because Bihar's agriculture is vulnerable to recurring flood-drought dualities, the Department of Agriculture implements an array of technology-linked DBT input support mechanisms.


Signature Farmer Welfare Schemes:

  • Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana (BRFSY): Bihar replaced the national crop insurance (PMFBY) with this 100% state-funded crop assistance scheme. Farmers pay zero insurance premium. In cases of crop damage over 20%, compensation of ₹7,500 per hectare is provided; for losses exceeding 20%, compensation rises to ₹10,000 per hectare (capped at 2 hectares).
  • Diesel Anudan Yojana: Reimburses ₹75 per liter (up to ₹750 per acre per irrigation cycle) for up to 3–5 irrigation rounds during dry spells and drought contingencies.
  • Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana: Delivers 40% to 80% capital subsidies on over 75 categorized agricultural machines (including combine harvesters, seed drills, straw reapers, and happy seeders) via the OFMAS portal.
  • Makhana Vikas Yojana & Bagwani Mission: Up to 50% capital subsidies for tissue-culture litchi, high-density mango, dragon fruit, and makhana processing ponds.

Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:

  • Fasal Sahayata Premium: ₹0 (Completely free for both raiyat and non-raiyat farmers).
  • Fasal Sahayata Assistance: ₹7,500/ha (<20% loss) and ₹10,000/ha (>20% loss).
  • Diesel Subsidy Rate: ₹75 per liter (₹750 per acre per cycle).
  • Machinery Portal: OFMAS (Online Farm Machinery Application System).
⭐ Key Points
  • Fasal Sahayata Premium: ₹0 (Completely free for both raiyat and non-raiyat farmers).
  • Fasal Sahayata Assistance: ₹7,500/ha (<20% loss) and ₹10,000/ha (>20% loss).
  • Diesel Subsidy Rate: ₹75 per liter (₹750 per acre per cycle).
  • Machinery Portal: OFMAS (Online Farm Machinery Application System).
📌 One-line Q&A
  • Fasal Sahayata Premium: ₹0 (Completely free for both raiyat and non-raiyat farmers).
  • Fasal Sahayata Assistance: ₹7,500/ha (<20% loss) and ₹10,000/ha (>20% loss).
  • Diesel Subsidy Rate: ₹75 per liter (₹750 per acre per cycle).
  • Machinery Portal: OFMAS (Online Farm Machinery Application System).
Questions 10 MCQs

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What premium does a farmer pay under the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana (BRFSY)?

BRFSY is a direct assistance scheme funded 100% by the Bihar Government with zero insurance premiums charged to farmers.

What compensation per hectare is paid under BRFSY if crop damage exceeds 20% of normal yield?

For losses exceeding 20%, compensation is pegged at ₹10,000 per hectare (up to a max of 2 hectares).

What is the compensation rate per hectare under BRFSY for crop losses up to 20%?

Crop loss up to 20% is compensated at ₹7,500 per hectare.

What is the per-liter subsidy rate disbursed under the Bihar Diesel Anudan Yojana?

The state reimburses ₹75 per liter of diesel, capped at ₹750 per acre per irrigation cycle.

What is the dedicated portal used by farmers in Bihar to apply for agricultural machinery subsidies?

OFMAS manages the online lottery and distribution permits for farm mechanization schemes.

Are non-raiyat (sharecropper/tenant) farmers eligible to receive crop loss compensation under BRFSY?

BRFSY is inclusive; non-raiyats can claim compensation by providing a ward member/kisan advisor verification certificate.

Under the Bihar Crop Residue Management drive, what subsidy is provided on crop residue machines like Happy Seeders?

To curb field stubble burning, the agriculture department offers 50% to 80% subsidies on straw management implements.

What is the maximum land area ceiling for which a farmer can claim BRFSY crop damage compensation?

Assistance is capped at a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer.

Which government department operates the DBT Agriculture portal for farmer registrations and fertilizer subsidies in Bihar?

The Department of Agriculture operates the unified DBT Agriculture portal.

What assistance is provided under the Bihar Shatabdi Niji Nalkoop Yojana for installing shallow private tubewells?

The scheme provides a per-foot boring subsidy up to ₹15,000 for shallow tubewells and ₹35,000 for medium deep tubewells.
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One-liners

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Fasal Sahayata Premium: ₹______

Fasal Sahayata Assistance: ₹______

Diesel Subsidy Rate: ₹______

Machinery Portal: ______

OFMAS (Online Farm Machinery Application System).