Bihar Diesel Subsidy Scheme for Irrigation

Why it matters

Pays farmers back part of the cost of diesel used to run irrigation pumps, especially helpful when rainfall is delayed or insufficient.

What you get

The Diesel Subsidy Scheme helps Bihar's farmers manage the cost of diesel-powered irrigation, particularly during periods of erratic or delayed monsoon rainfall. Eligible farmers receive a per-acre subsidy for diesel used in irrigation pump sets — historically around Rs.750 per acre per irrigation cycle at a notified diesel price, up to a maximum of roughly Rs.2,250 per acre across multiple irrigation rounds for select crops — helping offset rising fuel costs that would otherwise eat into farm margins.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer in Bihar using diesel pump sets for crop irrigation
• Crop and irrigation rounds matching the notified eligible list for the season
• Application submitted within the notified window for that crop season

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply online through the Bihar Agriculture department DBT portal during the diesel subsidy application window

2. 2

   Submit land, crop and irrigation details for verification

3. 3

   Receive the subsidy amount directly into your bank account after approval

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land records
• Bank account details