Farmers to Get 75% Subsidy for Building Onion Storage Warehouses in Bihar

Key Highlights:

• Bihar farmers to get 75% subsidy on onion warehouses.

• ₹4.5 lakh grant on 50MT structure under govt scheme.

• The scheme covers 23 districts across the state.

• Registration through the DBT portal with lottery-based selection.

• Construction must start within 15 days of the work order.

To help farmers avoid losses and get better prices for their produce, the Bihar government has announced a 75% subsidy on the construction of onion storage structures. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce post-harvest wastage and ensure fair market value for onion growers across the state.

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Government Support to Prevent Onion Wastage

Due to the lack of proper storage facilities, farmers in Bihar often suffer heavy losses or are forced to sell onions at throwaway prices. To tackle this issue, the government will now provide financial assistance to build modern onion storage structures.

Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha said, “The state government is committed to empowering farmers and preventing post-harvest losses. Through this scheme, modern storage units will help farmers store their onions safely and sell them at better prices later.”

75% Subsidy Under Sabji Vikas Yojana

Under the Sabji Vikas Yojana, farmers constructing a 50 MT onion storage structure will receive a maximum subsidy of ₹4.5 lakh out of the total estimated construction cost of ₹6 lakh. This grant will be provided in two installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

• First Installment: After completing civil works like foundation, plinth, and roof.

• Second Installment: After completing the full structure.

The construction must be carried out as per the approved departmental estimate and map.

Scheme Implementation Across 23 Districts

The scheme is being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojanain the financial year 2025-26, with a total budget of ₹4.5 crore. It will cover 23 districts in Bihar:

Bhojpur, Buxar, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Lakhisarai, Nawada, Saran, Sheikhpura, Siwan, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Gaya, Khagaria, Madhubani, Munger, Nalanda, Patna, Purnia, Rohtas, Samastipur, and Vaishali.

Each farmer family will be eligible for one onion storage structure under this scheme.

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Application Process and Registration

To benefit from this scheme:

• Farmers must register on the DBT portal of the Agriculture Department.

• Selection will be made through a category-wise online lottery system.

• Construction work must start within 15 days of receiving the work order, or the order will be cancelled.

• Nodal officers have been appointed in each block to assist farmers with registration, site selection, and structure construction.

Where to Get the Structure Design and Estimate?

The approved model estimate and structure map for the onion storage unit are available online:

• Directorate of Land Conservation

• BAU, Sabour

Farmers can download these from the provided links to ensure quality construction that meets government standards.

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CMV360 Says

This initiative is a big step towards strengthening Bihar's agricultural infrastructure. With proper storage, onion farmers will no longer be forced into emergency sales, and the overall supply chain will become more stable. This will not only help control rising prices during off-seasons but also increase farmers’ income.