The Bihar government has invited applications under the Agri Input Subsidy Scheme to compensate farmers for crop losses caused by floods in the last week of September. Farmers from 289 panchayats across 43 blocks in 9 affected districts are eligible for this scheme. The online application process commenced on October 18 and will conclude on October 25, 2026.

According to information released by the Agriculture Department, this subsidy scheme for flood-affected crops is exclusively for farmers in the identified blocks and panchayats. The scheme provides grants for crop damage up to a maximum of 2 hectares, with a minimum assistance amount also set for small farmers. Farmers will receive grants at varying rates based on their crop losses, which will be directly transferred to their bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

To apply, farmers must use their 13-digit registration number on the Agriculture Department's online portal, . During the application process, they need to provide detailed information regarding their crops and losses, which may be subject to verification. This scheme is only for farmers whose crops were affected by floods and whose land falls within the designated affected panchayats. Before submitting the application, farmers should carefully review all their details, including name, bank account, registration number, land, and crop-related information. For any assistance, farmers can contact the Kisan Call Centre's toll-free number 18001801551.