Diesel subsidy scheme: Rs 75 subsidy will be available on diesel instead of 60

Farmers affected by the drought will receive a diesel subsidy for irrigation; apply online here.

Every state in the country is experiencing light to heavy rains. Flooding has occurred in many states, while farmers in other states are still waiting for good rains. At the same time, many districts in Bihar have been affected by drought due to monsoon indifference. According to the Bihar Agriculture Department, the state has received 66% less rainfall than average so far this year.

So far, Kharif crops have not even been sown in many districts of Bihar, and in those districts where Kharif crops have been sown, farmers are having difficulty irrigating the crops due to monsoon indifference.

Because of this farmers' expenditure on diesel for irrigation has increased. Farmers are suffering greatly as a result of this. The Nitish government of Bihar has launched the Diesel Anudan Yojana to combat the state's drought and assist farmers.

The state government has increased the diesel subsidy provided to farmers for irrigation of Kharif crops such as paddy from Rs 600 to Rs 750 per acre. This decision by the Bihar cabinet will provide irrigation relief to thousands of farmers in the state. Farmers in the state will now receive a subsidy of Rs 75 per liter rather than Rs 60.

Farmers can apply for this online, so let's find out through this Tractor News article how much relief the Nitish cabinet's increased diesel subsidy will provide farmers and how farmers can take advantage of this relief.

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A subsidy of 75 rupees per liter will be provided.

To irrigate Kharif crops with diesel-powered pumpsets, the government established the Diesel Grant Scheme, which provides farmers with diesel at a rate of Rs 60 per liter, which has now been increased to Rs 75. Diesel subsidies will be available for up to 8 acres of land per farmer. The state government has increased the diesel subsidy provided to farmers for irrigation of Kharif crops such as paddy from Rs 600 to Rs 750 per acre.

Chief Secretary S Siddhartha announced that farmers in Bihar will receive three times the subsidy for irrigation of other crops. Farmers in the state have previously received a subsidy of Rs 60 per liter. The grant has been increased by Rs 15 as a result of the state government's decision. Farmers will now receive Rs 75 per liter of diesel. He stated that the Nitish cabinet meeting approved a total of 23 proposals, including the diesel subsidy.

Documents required for online registration

• Account Passbook Aadhar Card Linked Bank Account Details.
• Receipt from the diesel seller agricultural certificate.
• Certificate of permanent residence.
• Certificate of identity.
• A passport-sized photograph.
• Mobile phone number.

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