BIhar Ganna Yantrikaran Yojana 2025: Good news for sugarcane farmers! To increase farmers’ income and modernize their agricultural practices, the state government has launched the Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme 2025. Under this scheme, sugarcane farmers can receive up to a 70% subsidy on the purchase of modern agricultural equipment. The goal of the government is to boost productivity by offering modern equipment at affordable rates.
Farmers who wish to get a subsidy on equipment for sugarcane cultivation can apply under this scheme. To make it easier for farmers, the state government has made the application process online, allowing them to apply from the comfort of their homes. If you want to benefit from this scheme, carefully read the information below.
What is the Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme?
The Sugarcane Mechanization Scheme (Ganna Yantrikaran Yojana), run by the Government of Bihar, aims to promote the use of modern agricultural machinery in sugarcane cultivation. The scheme includes agricultural equipment that helps with activities such as sugarcane sowing, weed control, pest management, harvesting, and seed treatment.
Which Agricultural Equipment Is Covered by the Subsidy?
Under the scheme, sugarcane farmers can receive subsidies for the following modern agricultural equipment:
- Sugarcane Cutter Planter
- Land Leveler Machine
- Cultivator
- Ratoon Management Device
- Seed Treatment Device
- Engine-Operated Power Sprayer
- Tractor-Operated Power Sprayer
- Diesel Engine/Electric Motor-Driven Juicer Machine with Handcart
- Single Bud Cutter (Manual & Power Operated)
- Power Weeder
- MB Plow, etc.
How Much Subsidy Will Be Available?
The subsidy under this scheme varies depending on the category of the applicant:
- General Category Farmers: Up to 50% subsidy
- SC/ST and Backward Class Farmers: Up to 60% subsidy
- Sugar Mills, FPOs, Jeevikas, and Farmer Groups: Up to 70% subsidy for setting up sugarcane machinery banks in sugar mill areas.
Documents Required for the Ganna Yantrikaran Yojana
Farmers will need the following documents to apply for the scheme:
- Aadhar card
- Receipt of agricultural machinery purchase
- Farmer registration number
- Land ownership certificate
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST farmers)
- Copy of bank account passbook
- Land rent receipt
- Registered mobile number and email ID
How to Apply?
Farmers in Bihar who wish to apply for the scheme can do so online by visiting the official website. A DBT Agriculture ID or mobile number is required for the application. The last date to apply is March 1, 2025.
Note: For more information, farmers can contact the Assistant Director (Sugarcane Development) or Sugarcane Officer in their district.