Transformation Pillar
Modern Agriculture
Bihar's soil and rivers can feed prosperity. Precision irrigation, storage, processing, and digital markets will raise farm incomes while climate-proofing production.
500+
Cold storages
2 Lakh
Solar pumps
3,000
FPOs supported
Budget
Estimated investment
₹42,000 Cr (5 years)
Indicative five-year envelope for planning and public discussion. Final allocations follow transparent budget processes.
Roadmap
Implementation timeline
Phased delivery with measurable milestones citizens can track.
Year 1
Water First
Solar irrigation and canal lining pilots.
Year 2-3
Cold Chain
Block-level cold storage and food parks.
Year 4-5
Digital Mandi
Statewide farmer marketplace with price discovery.
Benefits
- Higher farm income
- Less wastage
- Climate resilience
- Agri-entrepreneurship
Challenges
- Fragmented landholding
- Post-harvest loss
- Market intermediaries
Citizen benefits
- • Better MSP realization
- • Local processing jobs
- • Nutrition security
Comparison with leading states
- Punjab — Irrigation coverage: Water productivity lessons
Global examples
- Israel — Drip irrigation at scale.
Execution
Implementation checklist
1
FPO strengthening
2
Crop insurance reforms
3
Soil health cards 2.0
FAQ
Common questions
Will small farmers benefit?
FPOs, shared drones, and micro-cold-storage are designed for smallholders.