Bihar Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana 2026 - Machinery on Rent to Farmers

Bihar government has launched Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana 2026 for farmers. Under this Bihar Krishi Yantra scheme, the state government provides agricultural machinery to farmers on a nominal rent. The scheme was approved by the Bihar Cabinet Committee on 24 August 2018 under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Under this scheme, Agriculture Machinery Banks, known as Krishi Sanyantra Banks, are being set up at each Primary Agriculture Cooperative Credit Society (PACS) with an estimated cost of Rs. 20 lakh. The state government has sanctioned Rs. 1,692.60 crore for the scheme. Farmers who do not own their own machinery can take tractors, harvesters and irrigation equipment on rent at fixed, government-notified rates instead of paying high market rates.

Bihar Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana 2026

Under this scheme, PACS gets 50% of the amount as a loan and 50% as a grant. Farmers who do not have their own agricultural machinery no longer have to rent it from other farmers at high rates. They can simply take the machinery, pay nominal rent and go to their work. This decision was taken in the Bihar Cabinet Committee meeting held on 24 August 2018, which was presided over by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The scheme is implemented and supervised by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Bihar. Farmers can check their application status and scheme updates through the DBT Agriculture Bihar portal at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in. The official management information system portal of the Cooperative Department is available at esahkari.bihar.gov.in.

Objectives of the Scheme

The main aim of this scheme is to make farm machinery available to small and marginal farmers of Bihar at a low cost. It reduces the money burden of owning costly equipment and helps farmers who have limited land or resources. The scheme also reduces the dependence of farmers on renting machinery from others at high, unregulated rates.

Benefits to Farmers

Through this scheme, farmers get access to modern farm machinery without the burden of owning it. The machinery is available at nominal, government-fixed rent, which is far lower than the open-market rental rates. This helps increase farm output and reduces manual labour. Small and marginal farmers, who earlier had no affordable way to mechanise their work, get the most benefit from this scheme.

Eligibility Criteria

The below are the criteria to apply for the Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana 2026:

• The farmer applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• An individual farmer or a joint or group of farmers who are owner-cultivators and engaged in agriculture and related farm activities can apply.
• In the case of joint farmer applicants, at least one of the members must be an owner farmer.
• The farmer applicant should not be a defaulter in any bank.

How to Apply

The application process for this scheme is given below in steps:

STEP 1 - Visit the nearest Gram Panchayat, Tehsil office or PACS to find out about the scheme and the machinery available in your area.

STEP 2 - Confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. You must be a permanent resident of Bihar and an owner-cultivator, or part of a joint or group application with at least one owner farmer among the members.

STEP 3 - Submit your identity proof, address proof and any land or bank documents asked by the PACS.

STEP 4 - Check the application status through the Bihar Department of Agriculture DBT portal at dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in under the Mukhy Krishi Sanyantra Yojana section.

STEP 5 - Once verified, you can rent the required farm machinery from the local Krishi Sanyantra Bank at the notified nominal rent. Confirm the exact rental rates with the nearest bank or PACS office, since rates can vary by location and equipment type.

Documents Required

The list of documents that the applicant must have to apply for this scheme is given below:

• Duly filled application form.
• Identity proof such as PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence or voter identity card.
• Address proof such as Aadhaar card, valid passport, utility bill or property tax bill.
• Bank account details.
• One passport size photo of the applicant.
• Signature verification of the applicant.
• Farmer ID proof and land ownership or cultivation proof.
• Any other document required by the bank or PACS.

Salient Features

The important features and highlights of this scheme are given below:

• Agriculture Machinery Banks are being set up at PACS level with an investment of Rs. 20 lakh each.
• The state government provides 50% of the amount as a loan to PACS. For this, the state government is providing loans to PACS amounting to Rs. 846.30 crore.
• The remaining 50% amount is given as a grant to PACS. Out of this total 50% grant, 25% is given as L.D. or U.D. grants amounting to Rs. 423.15 crore. The remaining 25% grant is given as other grants.
• Earlier, PACS used to receive 75% of the amount as a loan and 25% as a grant. This has now been changed to 50% loan and 50% grant.
• A total fund of Rs. 1,692.60 crore is made available by the state government to benefit farmers.
• From these banks, all farmers can take agricultural machinery on rent at lower rates and perform irrigation and other farm activities.
• This scheme is specifically made to benefit farmers, raise their income and boost agricultural production.

A Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) is a basic unit and the smallest co-operative credit institution in India. It earns from the money given as rent by the farmers. This is a major decision to boost agricultural production and a step towards doubling farmers income. For more details on the scheme, farmers can contact the nearest PACS office or the Kisan Call Centre at 1800-180-1551.

Whom to Contact

Farmers can contact their local Gram Panchayat, Tehsil office or PACS for details about the scheme. The Cooperative Department of Bihar government can also be reached at the helpline number 0612-2200693 or 1800-3454-110.

Is the Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana still running?

Yes, this scheme is still running in Bihar. Krishi Sanyantra Banks are set up at PACS level, and farmers can rent machinery at nominal rates. Farmers can check the latest updates through the official Cooperative portal at esahkari.bihar.gov.in.

Can farmers from other states apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is only for farmers who are permanent residents of Bihar. It is a state-specific scheme and cannot be accessed by farmers from other states.

Is there any application fee for this scheme?

No separate application fee is charged to the farmer for accessing this benefit. Farmers only need to pay the notified nominal rent for the machinery they use.