Bihar State Government launched the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme to provide crop insurance to farmers in place of the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY). Farmers need to register online on the official website to avail benefits of the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme. They have to log in to the portal, complete the application form, and submit it to receive crop insurance up to INR 10,000 per hectare. After completing this process, farmers will be eligible for this financial assistance.
To protect crops grown in Bihar from natural disasters like floods and droughts, the Bihar Crop Assistance Scheme or Fasal Sahayata Yojana has been initiated. Under this government program, financial assistance will be provided to farmers for crop losses due to natural disasters.
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Bihar Fasal Bima Sahayata Yojana Highlights
- Scheme Name: Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme
- Launched By: State Government
- State: Bihar
- Beneficiaries: Farmers of the State
- Last Date: N/A
- Objective: To reduce crop loss
- Assistance Amount: INR 7,500 to 10,000 per hectare
- Official Website: pacsonline.bih.nic.in/fsy/
- Department Name: Cooperation Department
Under the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme, farmers will be provided assistance of INR 7,500 per hectare for crop loss up to 20% of the actual crop yield, and INR 10,000 per hectare for losses above 20%. The amount provided under the Fasal Sahayata Yojana 2024 will be directly transferred to the farmer’s bank account via DBT mode. To apply for the Bihar Crop Assistance Scheme and receive assistance, farmers must have a bank account linked to their Aadhaar card.
Objectives of the Bihar State Crop Insurance Scheme
Due to natural disasters, farmers in the state often face significant losses and financial crises, which hinder their ability to farm properly. Addressing this issue, the Bihar Government has implemented the Bihar Crop Assistance Program or Bihar Fasal Bima Yojana to provide crop insurance to farmers. This scheme, modeled after the central government’s PMFBY, aims to reduce financial problems caused by crop loss due to natural disasters.
Important Dates for Crop Assistance Scheme Registration
- Crop Name: Registration Date
- Wheat: February 26
- Maize: February 26
- Chickpea: January 31
- Lentil: February 15
- Pigeon Pea: March 28
- Sugarcane: February 28
- Onion: February 15
- Potato: January 31
- Mustard: December 31
Benefits of Bihar Fasal Sahayata Yojana
- The scheme is implemented for the benefit of the state’s farmers.
- All farmers in the state are eligible to apply.
- Farmers are provided with crop insurance for crop loss through this scheme.
- If a farmer’s crop is destroyed due to a natural disaster like a flood or drought, financial assistance is provided.
- INR 7,500 per hectare is given for losses up to 20%, and INR 10,000 per hectare for losses above 20%.
- Farmers can apply for both Kharif and Rabi crops.
- Assistance amount is directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts via DBT mode.
- Farmers must have a bank account linked to their Aadhaar card.
Eligibility for Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The applicant must be 18 years or older.
- The applicant must have incurred crop loss.
- Required documents must be uploaded to complete the online application process.
- All classes of people in the state are eligible.
- Applicants must have a mobile or computer to apply online.
- Farmers without a computer or mobile must apply through a public service center.
Required Documents for Bihar Fasal Bima Yojana
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Identity Proof
- Residence Proof
- Income Proof
- Passport Size Photo
- Mobile Number
For Landholder Farmers:
- Land Possession Certificate / Land Revenue Receipt (dated after March 31, 2024)
- Self-Declaration Certificate
For Non-Landholder Farmers:
- Self-Declaration Certificate verified by Ward Member / Farmer Advisor
Online Registration Process for Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme 2024
- Visit the official website of the Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme.
- Click on the registration option “Apply for Bihar State Crop Assistance Scheme.”
- Choose the registration option (Sahaj, CSC, or General User).
- If you don’t have a CSC or Sahaj ID, click on General User.
- Register with your Aadhaar; your number must be linked to your Aadhaar.
- Select the DEMOGRAPHY + OTP option.
- Enter your Aadhaar number and name.
- Fill in other details and click submit.
- Log in with your login ID and password.
- Fill out the application form for the scheme.