Mod 9: May–June 2026: PM-KISAN 21st Installment Release, Micro-Irrigation & Drip Subsidies
Universal Direct Support & Precision Water Management (May–Jun 2026):
In mid-2026, the agricultural administration completed statewide saturation audits coinciding with the central release of the 21st installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), injecting over ₹1,600 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 80 lakh verified small and marginal farmers across Bihar.
Micro-Irrigation & Precision Farming Push:
- Per Drop More Crop Subsidies: Under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) and state top-up grants, subsidies on drip and micro-sprinkler irrigation systems reached up to 70% for general farmers and up to 80% for small/marginal and SC/ST farmers.
- Panchayat e-KYC Saturation: Enabled by face-authentication and fingerprint e-KYC operated through local PACS Common Service Centres, eliminating bogus land titles and duplicate registrations.
- Solar Tubewell Integrations: Coordinated under the PM-KUSUM Component-B framework, distributed off-grid solar agricultural water pumps (3 HP to 7.5 HP) at 60% subsidized rates in water-stressed blocks of Gaya, Nawada, and Kaimur.
Exam View: Key Takeaways:
- Beneficiary Scale (PM-KISAN Bihar): Over 80 lakh authenticated farm households.
- Drip/Micro-Sprinkler Subsidies: Up to 70%–80% financial assistance.
- Solar Pump Programme: PM-KUSUM (Component-B off-grid solar pumps).
- Water-Stressed Target Zones: South Bihar districts (Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad).
- Beneficiary Scale (PM-KISAN Bihar): Over 80 lakh authenticated farm households.
- Drip/Micro-Sprinkler Subsidies: Up to 70%–80% financial assistance.
- Solar Pump Programme: PM-KUSUM (Component-B off-grid solar pumps).
- Water-Stressed Target Zones: South Bihar districts (Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad).
- Beneficiary Scale (PM-KISAN Bihar): Over 80 lakh authenticated farm households.
- Drip/Micro-Sprinkler Subsidies: Up to 70%–80% financial assistance.
- Solar Pump Programme: PM-KUSUM (Component-B off-grid solar pumps).
- Water-Stressed Target Zones: South Bihar districts (Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad).
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What annual direct income support is provided to eligible farm families under the PM-KISAN scheme across three equal tranches?
What maximum subsidy percentage is provided on drip irrigation equipment to small/marginal farmers in Bihar?
Approximately how many verified farmer families in Bihar receive direct DBT benefits under PM-KISAN?
Which component of the PM-KUSUM scheme supports the installation of individual off-grid solar agricultural pumps?
What water-saving efficiency is typically achieved by adopting drip irrigation over conventional flood irrigation?
What mandatory authentication procedure was executed at PACS/CSC centers to prevent ineligible claims under PM-KISAN?
What is the motto/slogan associated with the micro-irrigation component of PMKSY?
Which renewable energy nodal agency collaborates with the Agriculture Department to deploy solar pumps under PM-KUSUM in Bihar?
Which horticultural crop in Vaishali and Samastipur is extensively cultivated using micro-sprinkler and drip systems?
What combined subsidy percentage is shared by Centre and State on solar pumps under PM-KUSUM Component B?
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Beneficiary Scale (PM-KISAN Bihar): ______
Over 80 lakh authenticated farm households.Drip/Micro-Sprinkler Subsidies: ______
Up to 70%–80% financial assistance.Solar Pump Programme: ______
PM-KUSUM (Component-B off-grid solar pumps).Water-Stressed Target Zones: ______
South Bihar districts (Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad).