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Bihar Flood Compensation: Apply from Sept 23 for Agricultural Input Grant.
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News18•22-09-2026, 23:54
Bihar Flood Compensation: Apply from Sept 23 for Agricultural Input Grant.
- •Applications for agricultural input grant for flood-damaged crops in Bihar will be accepted from September 23.
- •Farmers from 653 affected panchayats in 84 blocks of 18 districts can apply online.
- •A grant provision for up to a maximum of two hectares is available, benefiting both tenant and non-tenant farmers.
- •Bihar Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha announced that farmers can apply online from September 23 to 29.
- •The state government prioritizes providing all possible assistance to flood-affected farmers, with grant amounts directly deposited into bank accounts.
Key Questions Answered
Farmers in flood-affected districts of Bihar can apply online for the agricultural input grant from September 23 to September 29, 2026, to cover crops damaged by late August floods.
Both tenant and non-tenant farmers whose crops have sustained more than 33 percent damage across eligible flood-hit panchayats are qualified to receive the financial assistance.
In addition to the financial grant, the state government will provide free seeds for Rabi season crops such as peas, mustard, and maize to help affected farmers resume farming.
