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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Transfers Rs 113 Crore to Flood & Cyclone-Hit Farmers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directly transferred Rs 113 crore in agricultural subsidy to the bank accounts of 22,000 farmers. The funds compensate for crop losses suffered during the 2025 floods and Cyclone Montha across 13 districts. The Chief Minister emphasized that supporting disaster-affected citizens is the government's foremost commitment. The event was attended by key state ministers and senior officials.

Key Points: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Transfers Rs 113 Crore to Farmers

  • Direct aid to 22,000 farmers
  • Compensation for 2025 floods & Cyclone Montha
  • Rs 113 crore via DBT
  • Covers 13 affected districts
  • State's top priority is disaster relief
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Bihar: Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 113 crore to farmers affected by flood, Cyclone Montha

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar transfers Rs 113 crore to 22,000 farmers affected by 2025 floods and Cyclone Montha via Direct Benefit Transfer.

"We believe that people affected by disasters have the first right over the state treasury. - Nitish Kumar"

Patna, Feb 21

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday transferred Rs 113 crore directly into the bank accounts of 22,000 farmers under the Agricultural Input Subsidy Scheme.

The amount was disbursed as compensation for crop losses caused by floods and Cyclone Montha in 2025.

The transfer was carried out through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) from the Sankalp Auditorium, located at the Chief Minister's residence, 1 Anne Marg, Patna.

After releasing the assistance, the Chief Minister said that the state government is fully committed to supporting farmers affected by natural disasters.

He reiterated that relief to disaster-hit citizens remains the government's top priority.

Nitish Kumar also shared his message on the social media platform X.

"The state government is continuously working for the welfare of farmers. We have always stood with farmers affected by natural disasters. We believe that people affected by disasters have the first right over the state treasury," the Chief Minister said.

In 2025, heavy rainfall, floods, and Cyclone Montha caused extensive crop damage across 13 districts of Bihar - Begusarai, Bhojpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Kaimur, Kishanganj, Madhepura, Madhubani, Muzaffarpur, East Champaran, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, and Supaul.

As many as 53 blocks and 493 panchayats were affected by the calamity.

The Agriculture Department invited online applications from farmers in the affected regions.

After due verification of applications, a total of Rs 113 crore and 16 lakh was credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible farmers.

The programme was attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, along with Agriculture Minister Ramkripal Yadav, Water Resource Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary and other ministers.

Also present were Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture Department Narmadeshwar Lal, Secretary to the Chief Minister Kumar Ravi, Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Chandrasekhar Singh, and senior officials from the Chief Minister's Secretariat and the Agriculture Department.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 113 crore for 22,000 farmers? That's an average of just over Rs 50,000 per farmer. For total crop loss, is this really enough to cover seeds, fertilizer, and labor for the next season? The intent is good but the amount seems symbolic.
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Aman W
My uncle's family is in Madhubani. They lost their entire maize crop. They received the SMS about the money yesterday. After months of anxiety, some relief has finally come. Thank you for the support in this difficult time.
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Sarah B
While the direct transfer is commendable, the article mentions 493 panchayats were affected. 22,000 farmers seems like a very low number. Were the application and verification processes accessible to all, especially those without digital literacy? The government must ensure no one is left out.
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Vikram M
Good step. But this is treatment of symptoms, not the disease. Bihar needs permanent solutions for floods - better embankments, drainage, and water management. Every year it's the same story: flood, damage, compensation. The cycle must break.
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Nisha Z
Jai Kisan! Seeing the entire top leadership present shows they are taking it seriously. The farmers feed us, it's our duty to stand with them in crisis. Hope this money helps them get back on their feet. 💪

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