Patna, May 10 -- With an aim to promote affordable and efficient irrigation facilities to the farmers, Bihar government is providing subsidies of up to 90 percent across the state.
The department is encouraging the use of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems to reduce irrigation costs and increase agricultural productivity. Interested farmers can apply online through the Bihar Agriculture App or the official website of the Agriculture Department.
Official sources said here on Sunday that under the scheme, two categories of irrigation support are available. The first includes micro-irrigation methods such as drip irrigation, mini and micro sprinklers and portable sprinkler systems. The second category focuses on the development of water r...