Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana

Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana gives money support to farmers of Bihar when their crops get damaged by natural calamities like flood, drought, frost or hailstorm. This state scheme works as a replacement for Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and farmers do not have to pay any premium for it. For the Rabi 2025-26 season, online applications opened from 1 January 2026 and eligible farmers can fill the BRFSY form on the official e-Sahkari website before the last date.

Bihar government has moved the whole application process to the new e-Sahkari portal at esahkari.bihar.gov.in, which is run by the Cooperative Department. After a farmer registers and logs in, crop loss support of ₹7,500 to ₹10,000 per hectare is paid directly into the bank account through DBT. The scheme started in 2018 and lakhs of farmers have got benefit from it so far.

There is no restriction on farmers who have already taken loans from nationalized banks, cooperative banks or other lending institutions. Bihar government also gives benefits to farmers who borrowed money from other agencies. Both ryot farmers, who own their land, and non-ryot farmers, who farm on rented land, can apply under this scheme.

Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana - Introduction

Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana helps farmers by giving direct cash support when their crops suffer due to unexpected natural events. This scheme makes sure that agricultural producers in the state receive timely help to keep their livelihoods going during difficult seasons. The support is decided through the Crop Cutting Experiment, which keeps the whole process clear and fair.

Farmers can claim support for up to two hectares of land. The amount depends on how much the crop yield has dropped compared to the threshold limit.

How Much Money Do Farmers Get

Support amount depends on how much the crop loss is. Bihar government 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.

Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana Online Application Form

The portal has now moved to the new e-Sahkari website, so use the latest links given in each step below. Here is the full process to register and apply online.

STEP 1 - First visit the official website at e-Sahkari Bihar official portal, which is run by the Cooperative Department, Government of Bihar.

STEP 2 - On the scheme page, click on the link for Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana application for the current season, such as the Rabi 2025-26 farmer registration.

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. Go to DBT Agriculture Bihar or directly open the farmer registration page.

STEP 5 - 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 6 - 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 scheme.

STEP 7 - Next, farmers have to complete aadhaar authentication, usually through an OTP sent to the linked mobile number, to fill the BRFSY application form.

STEP 8 - 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 9 - 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.

Eligibility

You are eligible for this support if you fall into any of these categories: you farm your own land, you cultivate land belonging to others, or you are a tenant farmer who works on both your own and leased fields. Both ryot and non-ryot farmers of Bihar can apply, as long as they have an aadhaar number and a farmer registration number from the Agriculture Department.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready for your application. 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.
• Bank passbook first page scan, 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.

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 combined self-declaration form is available on the official portal for farmers who own some land and also cultivate rented land.

Helpline

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.

References

Official Scheme Page on e-Sahkari Portal

Download Self-Declaration Form

Farmer Registration on DBT Agriculture Bihar

FAQ's

What is Bihar Rajya Fasal Sahayata Yojana?

This scheme provides financial aid to farmers to compensate for crop losses caused by natural calamities. It works as a state replacement for PMFBY and farmers do not pay any premium.

What are the benefits under this scheme?

Farmers receive ₹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.

Who is eligible to apply?

Both ryot farmers, who own their land, and non-ryot farmers, who farm on rented land, 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.

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.

Can residents from other states apply?

No, only residents of Bihar are eligible to receive these benefits.