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The Department of Agriculture of the Government of Bihar is the apex body responsible for agricultural planning, input subsidies, farm mechanization, and soil health management across the fertile Gangetic plains. The department implements the ambitious Bihar Krishi Road Map, modernizing seed production, horticulture clusters, and organic farming corridors along the Ganga river. Flagship state welfare programs include the Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana for subsidized tube-well installation, the Desi Gaupalan incentive scheme supporting native dairy cow rearing, and the Diesel Anudan subsidy during erratic monsoons, coordinated through the Bihar Direct Benefit Transfer Agriculture Portal.
Implements Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop tube-well subsidies, Desi Gaupalan dairy assistance, organic farming corridors, and crop seed distribution.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 3 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar administers 3 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Bihar Jaivik Kheti Protsahan Yojana (Organic Corridor Scheme), Bihar Samagra Desi Gaupalan Dairy Promotion Scheme, Mukhyamantri Niji Nalkoop Yojana (Private Tube-Well Subsidy). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://state.bihar.gov.in/krishi/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar
₹11,500 per acre direct input subsidy grant for certified chemical-free organic farming along the Ganga corridor available across districts in Bihar.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar
50% to 75% capital subsidy up to ₹10 Lakh for setting up indigenous dairy cattle units (Sahiwal, Gir, Tharparkar) available across districts in Bihar.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar
50% to 84% capital subsidy up to ₹84,000 for private tube-well boring and motor pump installation for farmers in Bihar provided through direct benefit transfer.