Mod 3: February–March 2025: 4th Krishi Road Map Execution & Organic Farming Belt Expansion

📖 Chapter 5 of 8 🧩 Module 3 of 14 ⏱️ ~2 min read 💡 10 MCQs

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Scaling Agricultural Resilience (Feb–Mar 2025):

With an unprecedented five-year capital budget of ₹1.62 lakh crore, the 4th Krishi Road Map (2023–2028) entered its core expansion phase in Q1 2025 across crop diversification, soil health cards, and green irrigation.

Strategic Milestones:

Ganga Organic Farming Corridor: Spanning 13 districts adjoining both banks of the River Ganga (including Buxar, Bhojpur, Patna, Vaishali, Samastipur, Begusarai, Munger, and Bhagalpur), over 25,000 acres were consolidated into certified chemical-free belts. Farmers received ₹11,500 per acre as first-year input subsidies.
Coarse Cereals / Shri Anna Drive: Scaled up ragi (marua), jowar, bajra, and kodo cultivation across rainfed tracts of South Bihar (Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, and Aurangabad).
Makhana Cultivation Outside Mithila: Pilot field trials expanded commercial makhana wetlands into Saharsa, Supaul, and Katihar with 75% tissue-culture seed subsidies.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

4th Krishi Road Map Outlay: ₹1.62 lakh crore (2023–2028).
Ganga Organic Corridor: 13 districts along the Ganga River.
Organic Input Subsidy: ₹11,500 per acre in the first year.
Millets (Shri Anna) Focus: Drought-resilient tracts of South Bihar.

⭐ Key Points

4th Krishi Road Map Outlay: ₹1.62 lakh crore (2023–2028).
Ganga Organic Corridor: 13 districts along the Ganga River.
Organic Input Subsidy: ₹11,500 per acre in the first year.
Millets (Shri Anna) Focus: Drought-resilient tracts of South Bihar.

📌 One-line Q&A

4th Krishi Road Map Outlay: ₹1.62 lakh crore (2023–2028).
Ganga Organic Corridor: 13 districts along the Ganga River.
Organic Input Subsidy: ₹11,500 per acre in the first year.
Millets (Shri Anna) Focus: Drought-resilient tracts of South Bihar.

Questions 10 MCQs

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What is the total implementation outlay of Bihar's 4th Krishi Road Map (2023–2028)?

The 4th Krishi Road Map was sanctioned with an overall allocation of ₹1.62 lakh crore across five years.

Across how many districts along the River Ganga is the dedicated Organic Farming Corridor being expanded?

The Organic Corridor encompasses 13 riverine districts on both banks of the River Ganga.

What first-year input grant per acre is credited to farmers adopting certified organic farming in the Organic Corridor?

Farmers receive ₹11,500 per acre in the first year to procure bio-fertilizers and organic inputs.

Which coarse cereal crop (finger millet) is heavily promoted in South Bihar under the Shri Anna drive?

Marua (Ragi/Finger Millet) provides high nutritional security and survives low-moisture drought conditions.

In which year was the 1st Krishi Road Map introduced in Bihar?

The first Krishi Road Map was formulated and launched in 2008.

Which district in Bihar is celebrated as the 'Seed Hub' for organic Katarni aromatic rice?

Bhagalpur (along with Banka) holds the protected GI tag for Katarni aromatic rice.

Which portal operated by the Bihar Agriculture Department processes all seed subsidies and farmer registrations?

DBT Agriculture Bihar handles online registrations, seed requests, and input subsidies.

What is the primary objective of C4 crops like maize being prioritized in the 4th Krishi Road Map?

Maize has high carbon fixation efficiency and feeds the state's expanding ethanol and poultry industries.

Which agricultural university in Bihar coordinates research on climate-resilient crop varieties in Sabour?

BAU Sabour develops climate-resilient seeds for eastern and southern Bihar agro-climatic zones.

What assistance is provided to farmers installing vermicompost units under the organic development scheme?

The state provides a 50% subsidy to encourage farmers to build commercial and rural vermicompost pits.

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4th Krishi Road Map Outlay: ₹______

Ganga Organic Corridor: ______

13 districts along the Ganga River.

Organic Input Subsidy: ₹______

Millets (Shri Anna) Focus: ______

Drought-resilient tracts of South Bihar.