Bihar government is taking online applications for Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana at esahkari.bihar.gov.in. This crop insurance scheme gives money help to farmers when their crops get damaged by natural calamities like flood, drought, frost or hailstorm. For the Rabi 2025-26 season, applications opened from 1 January 2026, and eligible farmers can fill the BRFSY online application form on the official website before the last date.
Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana works as a state replacement for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). Best part is that farmers do not pay any premium for it. After a farmer registers and logs in to fill the form, they can get crop loss support of ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 per hectare directly in their bank account through DBT.
One thing to note. In this BRFSY scheme, there is no restriction on farmers who have already taken loans from nationalized banks, cooperative banks or other lending institutions. Bihar govt. also gives benefits to farmers who borrowed money from other agencies. The scheme started in 2018 and lakhs of farmers have got benefit from it so far.
Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana Online Application Form
Here is the full process to register and apply online for Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana. The portal has now moved to the new e-Sahkari website, so use the latest links given in each step below.
STEP 1 - First visit the official website at https://esahkari.bihar.gov.in, which is run by the Cooperative Department, Government of Bihar.
STEP 2 - On the homepage, click on the link for "Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana application" for the current season (Rabi 2025-26 or the Kharif season, as the case may be).
STEP 3 - A new window will open where you have to enter your farmer registration number and click on search. Your basic details will get fetched automatically from the farmer registration system.
STEP 4 - If you do not have a farmer registration number yet, you first need to register at the Agriculture Department. Click on the farmer registration link or directly go to https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/ to reach DBT Agriculture Bihar website.
STEP 5 - On the DBT Agriculture page, go to the registration tab in the main menu and click on the registration link, or directly open https://dbtagriculture.bihar.gov.in/RegFarmer/ to start farmer registration.
STEP 6 - In the next window, select the user type as CSC, SAHAJ or General User. Once you select the user type, the Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana online registration form will open.
STEP 7 - Only those farmers who have an aadhaar number can click on the "Yes" option to register. If aadhaar card is not available, then such farmers are not eligible for this BRFSY scheme.
STEP 8 - Next, farmers have to complete aadhaar authentication, usually through an OTP sent to the linked mobile number, to fill the BRFSY application form.
STEP 9 - Fill in your full details, crop name, account number, khesra number, sown area, bank details and aadhaar details. Then upload the required documents and the self-declaration certificate.
STEP 10 - Finally, submit the completed application form online. Download the receipt and keep it safe for future reference. Farmers who prefer mobile can also apply through the "e-Sahkari" app available on Google Play Store.
How Much Money Do Farmers Get
Support amount depends on how much the crop loss is. Bihar govt. gives ₹7,500 per hectare if the loss in production is up to 20% of the threshold limit. If the loss is more than 20%, then farmers get ₹10,000 per hectare. This support is given for a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer. Loss is decided through the Crop Cutting Experiment (CCE), which keeps the process clear and fair.
Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana (BRFSY) |
| Launched By | Government of Bihar, Cooperative Department |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers of Bihar (ryot and non-ryot) |
| Benefit Amount | ₹7,500 per hectare (up to 20% loss), ₹10,000 per hectare (above 20% loss), max 2 hectares |
| Premium | No premium, fully free for farmers |
| Payment Mode | DBT (direct bank transfer) |
| Application Mode | Online at esahkari.bihar.gov.in and e-Sahkari mobile app |
| Official Website | esahkari.bihar.gov.in |
List of Documents - Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana
Before filling the Bihar fasal bima online application form, keep these documents ready in soft copy. File size limits are strict, so check each file before uploading.
- Recent photograph of the farmer, file size less than 50 kb.
- Identity proof such as voter ID card, less than 400 kb in PDF format.
- Scanned copy of the first page of bank passbook, less than 400 kb in PDF format.
- Residential certificate, less than 400 kb in PDF format.
- Self-declaration certificate of the required format, less than 400 kb. Ryot farmers also need a land possession certificate or land receipt, less than 1 mb.
Self-Declaration Certificate for Farmers
Every farmer must upload a self-declaration certificate as per their category. There are three formats depending on whether the farmer owns the land, farms on rented land, or does both. The exact format you need is given below.
For Ryot Farmers (Landowners)
Ryot farmers, who own the land they cultivate, need to submit a land possession certificate or land receipt (less than 1 mb) along with the self-declaration certificate for ryot farmers (less than 400 kb). The self-declaration format for ryot farmers is available on the official portal at pacsonline.bih.nic.in/fsy/Public/FarmerSelfDeclaration.pdf.
For Non-Ryot Farmers (Tenant Farmers)
Non-ryot farmers, who cultivate land taken on rent or lease, need to submit the self-declaration certificate for non-ryot farmers (less than 400 kb). The self-declaration format for non-ryot farmers is available at pacsonline.bih.nic.in/fsy/Public/ShareSelfDeclaration.pdf.
For Both Ryot and Non-Ryot Farmers
Farmers who own some land and also cultivate rented land need both the land possession certificate or land receipt (less than 1 mb) and the combined self-declaration certificate (less than 400 kb). The format for both categories is available at pacsonline.bih.nic.in/fsy/Public/BothSelfDeclaration.pdf.
Bihar Fasal Bima Yojana Helpline Number for Farmers
If you face any problem during registration or while filling the form, you can reach the Cooperative Department through the helpline. Help line number of the Cooperative Department is (0612)-2200693 and the toll-free number is 1800-345-6290.
For any technical query in filling the form, you can write to kisanreghelp@gmail.com. To get more details about the scheme, visit the official website at esahkari.bihar.gov.in. Farmers can also look at the Bihar Mukhyamantri Harit Krishi Sanyantra Yojana for farm machinery on rent and the PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana for more farming support.
FAQ's
What is the benefit amount under Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana?
Farmers get ₹7,500 per hectare for crop loss up to 20%, and ₹10,000 per hectare for loss above 20%. The support is given for a maximum of 2 hectares and paid through DBT.
Do farmers have to pay any premium for this scheme?
No. This is a fully free scheme. Unlike normal crop insurance, farmers do not pay any premium. The state government bears the full cost.
What is the official website to apply?
The official portal is esahkari.bihar.gov.in, run by the Cooperative Department of Bihar. Farmers can also apply through the e-Sahkari mobile app on Google Play Store.
Who can apply for Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana?
Both ryot farmers (landowners) and non-ryot farmers (tenant farmers) of Bihar can apply, as long as they have an aadhaar number and a farmer registration number from the Agriculture Department.
Is aadhaar card compulsory for registration?
Yes. Aadhaar is required. Only farmers with an aadhaar number can register, and aadhaar authentication through OTP is needed to fill the form.