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Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)

Bihar Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana

Bihar Agriculture Application Mode: ONLINE Active

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Verified Scheme Data Profile

This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: ofmas.bihar.gov.in Authority: Department of Agriculture (Bihar) • State/Region: Bihar • Last Audited: 10 Sep 2026

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The scheme provides 40% to 80% subsidy on 90 categories of agricultural machinery to registered farmers in Bihar through Direct Benefit Transfer.

Detailed Summary

Scheme Overview

The Bihar Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana is a state-sponsored farm mechanization programme implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar. It aims to reduce the cost of cultivation, enhance farm productivity, and mitigate labour scarcity by making modern agricultural implements accessible to small, marginal, and general category farmers.

Subsidy Structure

The scheme covers 90 identified agricultural implements including tractors, rotavators, power tillers, seed drills, threshers, and plant protection equipment. Subsidy rates are differentiated by farmer category: Small and Marginal Farmers, SC/ST farmers, and Women farmers are eligible for up to 80% subsidy or the maximum permissible limit per machine, whichever is less. General category farmers are eligible for up to 40% subsidy. The subsidy ceiling varies per implement as defined in the annual operational guidelines.

Implementation Mechanism

Applications are processed exclusively through the Online Farm Mechanization Application Software (OFMAS). Beneficiary selection follows a transparent, computerized lottery system where applications exceed physical targets. Subsidy amounts are transferred directly to the verified bank account of the beneficiary via DBT after physical verification of the purchased machinery by the Block Agricultural Officer.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria	Benefits
Key Benefits	Subsidy ranging from 40% to 80% of the cost of 90 specified agricultural implements, subject to category-specific ceiling limits. Small, Marginal, SC/ST, and Women farmers eligible for maximum 80% subsidy; General category farmers eligible for 40% subsidy. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of subsidy amount to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account post-verification. Coverage includes tractors (up to 70 HP), rotavators, power tillers, laser land levellers, combine harvesters, and various crop-specific machinery. Transparent beneficiary selection through computerized randomization on the OFMAS portal.

Comparison Criteria

Benefits

Key Benefits

Subsidy ranging from 40% to 80% of the cost of 90 specified agricultural implements, subject to category-specific ceiling limits.
Small, Marginal, SC/ST, and Women farmers eligible for maximum 80% subsidy; General category farmers eligible for 40% subsidy.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of subsidy amount to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account post-verification.
Coverage includes tractors (up to 70 HP), rotavators, power tillers, laser land levellers, combine harvesters, and various crop-specific machinery.
Transparent beneficiary selection through computerized randomization on the OFMAS portal.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria	Eligibility
Minimum Age Limit	18 Years or above
Occupation Status	Farmer
Caste Category	GENERAL, OBC, SC, ST, EBC
Domicile State	Bihar Domicile

Application Process Guide

Register on the DBT Agriculture Portal (dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in) using Aadhaar and mobile number to obtain a unique Farmer Registration ID.
Log in to the OFMAS portal (ofmas.bihar.gov.in) using the Farmer Registration ID.
Select the desired agricultural implement from the approved list of 90 machines and fill the online application form.
Upload mandatory documents: Aadhaar card, Land Possession Certificate (LPC) or Rent Receipt, Bank Passbook (first page), Caste Certificate (if applicable), and Passport-size photograph.
Submit the application before the notified deadline for the current financial year.
Await computerized lottery/selection results published on the portal.
If selected, purchase the machinery from an empaneled dealer within the stipulated validity period (usually 30 days).
Request physical verification by the Block Agricultural Officer (BAO) through the portal.
Upon successful verification and bill upload by the dealer, subsidy is credited to the farmer's bank account via DBT.

Common FAQs regarding this Yojana

Small, Marginal, SC/ST, and Women farmers are eligible for up to 80% subsidy on the cost of the implement or the maximum ceiling limit fixed by the government for that specific machine, whichever is lower. General category farmers are eligible for up to 40% subsidy.

Yes, a farmer can apply for multiple implements; however, the total subsidy availed is subject to the overall ceiling limits prescribed in the operational guidelines for the respective financial year, and separate applications are required for each machine.

Yes, purchase must be made exclusively from manufacturers or dealers empaneled and listed on the OFMAS portal. Bills from non-empaneled sources are rejected during verification.

If the Block Agricultural Officer finds discrepancies in the machinery specifications, bill amount, or physical existence of the equipment during verification, the application is rejected and no subsidy is disbursed. The farmer may re-apply in subsequent phases if time permits.

There is no specific annual income ceiling defined for this scheme. Eligibility is primarily determined by landholding category (Small/Marginal vs General), social category (SC/ST), and gender, alongside valid farmer registration on the DBT portal.