Bihar Krishi Yantrikaran Yojana (Farm Mechanization Scheme)

Why it matters

Helps farmers buy tractors, seed drills, threshers and other farm equipment at a subsidised cost of up to 80%, reducing labour and speeding up farm work.

What you get

Bihar Krishi Yantrikaran Yojana (also referred to as Krishi Yantra Yojana) offers farmers subsidy support, ranging from roughly 40% to 80% depending on the equipment category and farmer type, for purchasing a wide range of agricultural machinery including tractors, combine harvesters, trolleys, seed drills and irrigation equipment. The scheme is intended to reduce drudgery, lower labour dependence and improve timeliness of farm operations, with applications processed through the department's online agricultural mechanization portal.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer in Bihar seeking to purchase agricultural machinery from the approved equipment list
• Online application submitted on the agricultural mechanization portal within the notified window
• Subsidy percentage varies by equipment category and farmer category (general/SC-ST/women, etc.)

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply online on the Bihar agricultural mechanization portal during the application window

2. 2

   Select the desired equipment from the approved manufacturer/dealer list

3. 3

   Purchase the equipment and claim the subsidy amount after verification of purchase invoice

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land records
• Bank account details
• Purchase invoice (post-purchase)