In Bihar, farmers’ registration work will be carried out from February 2 to 6
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Why in news
Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit directed that the Farmer Registry work under the AgriStack project be conducted in mission mode from February 2 to 6, 2026.
Background
The Bihar government announced incentives for districts achieving registration targets: ₹1.5 lakh for registering 50% of PM-Kisan beneficiaries and ₹50,000 for 35%. The state government mandated that no fees be charged from farmers for the registry.
Facts for Prelims
- FactAgriStack: A digital infrastructure project for agricultural data and farmer registration.
- FactBihar government will provide ₹1.5 lakh incentive to districts registering 50% of PM-Kisan beneficiaries.
- FactBihar government will provide ₹50,000 incentive to districts registering 35% of PM-Kisan beneficiaries.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the creation of a digital 'Farmer Registry' can enhance the delivery of targeted agricultural subsidies and improve rural credit access in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Data integrity: Ensuring accurate identity verification to prevent duplicate beneficiaries in PM-Kisan
- Digital divide: Challenges in registering small and marginal farmers in remote areas with low connectivity
- Incentive-based governance: Evaluating the efficacy of district-level rewards in accelerating state-wide digital adoption
Keywords: AgriStack · Digital Public Infrastructure · Targeted Subsidies · Farmer Registry · PM-Kisan
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