Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026: 30–50% Subsidy Up to ₹40 Lakh for Poultry Farming — Check Eligibility, Subsidy Slab and Selection Process

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026: The Animal and Fisheries Resources Department, Government of Bihar, running the Integrated Poultry Development Scheme (Samekit Murgi Vikas Yojana) to promote poultry based self employment in the bihar state. Under this scheme, the government offers a subsidy of 30% for the general category and 50% for SC/ST candidates, up to a maximum of around ₹40 lakh, for setting up broiler and layer poultry units across all districts of the Bihar.

Bihar poultry farm yojana 2026 online registration

For the financial year 2025-26, the online application window was open from 11 March to 25 March 2026 on the official website state.bihar.gov.in/ahd, but it has now closed. The scheme reopens in short windows of about 15 days during the financial year, so this guide covers the full subsidy structure,eligibility,documents and selection process for applicants planning to apply in the next cycle.

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 – Overview

| Primary Application & Status Portal | https://poultry2026.dreamline.in/ | Unit-specific guidelines (दिशा निर्देश), model application forms, online application & status tracker |

Department contact: Phone 0612-2217543 | Email: [email protected]

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 Subsidy Slab

The subsidy is given as a percentage of the approved project cost, based on the unit size and the category of the applicant. The indicative subsidy slab is given below:

The figures above are only indicative. The exact subsidy slab and ceiling for the cycle are noted in the official notification, and the percentages have been revised more than once in recent cycles – so always check the current notification before applying.

This is a back-ended subsidy – the applicant invests their margin money and a bank loan first, sets up the farm, and the subsidy is released only after physical verification.

Standard capacities in current guidelines: 3,000-bird broiler units and 5,000/10,000-bird layer units. Download unit-specific दिशा निर्देश PDFs and model project formats from the portal before preparing DPR or quotations.

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 Eligibility

The scheme is open to any individual aged 18 years and above who is a permanent resident of Bihar. The key eligibility conditions are:

1. The applicant must have suitable land for the unit, whether owned, inherited, or leased, depending on the unit size.
2. The applicant must bring in their margin money, typically 10% to 25% of the project cost, based on category and unit size.
3. The applicant must be willing to take a term loan from a nominated bank for the remaining project cost.
4. Candidates with a training certificate in poultry farming from a recognized institute, such as CARI or a Krishi Vigyan Kendra, are given priority.
5. Self-help groups, farmer producer companies and partnership firms are also eligible under certain sub-components.

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 Important Dates and the 15-Day Window
This phase is the stage where most aspirants get tripped up. The online application window stays open for only about 15 days from the date of the advertisement. The notification is published in leading state newspapers and on the official department website.

Once the 15-day window closes, the portal shuts for that cycle, and the next opening may take several months. Candidates should bookmark the department website and check it regularly, especially in the early months of the financial year.

Documents Required for Bihar poultry farm yojana 2026 registration process

Please have the following documents ready before opening the application portal, as the form tends to time out otherwise:

1. Aadhaar card of the applicant
2. PAN card of the applicant
3. Recent passport-size photograph
4. Bank passbook (front page with account number and IFSC)
5. Land documents – khatiyan, current lagaan receipt, Land Possession Certificate (LPC), or a registered lease agreement (minimum 7-9 years) for leased land
6. Proof of own funds – latest bank statement, fixed deposit, or a bank pre-sanction letter
7. Poultry farming training certificate, if available (enhances priority)
8. Detailed Project Report (DPR) draft, especially for medium and large units
9. Caste certificate (mandatory for SC/ST applicants claiming the higher subsidy)
10. Residence certificate of Bihar

How to Apply for Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026?

Candidates can follow the steps below to apply online for the Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 when the window is open:

1. Visit the official portal of the Animal and Fisheries Resources Department at state.bihar.gov.in/ahd and open the live scheme notification.
2. Download the relevant 3000 Broiler or 5000/10000 Layer दिशा निर्देश PDF from the portal for accurate cost norms and the DPR structure.
3. Click on the “Apply Online” link against the Integrated Poultry Development Scheme entry.
4. Register using your name, mobile number and email ID, and verify the OTP sent to your mobile.
5. Log in and fill in your personal details, category, address and Aadhaar information.
6. Enter the project details carefully – unit type (broiler/layer), capacity and proposed project cost. First, obtain a quotation from a reputable poultry equipment vendor, as an unrealistic cost figure may lead to rejection.
7. Please upload scanned copies of all documents while adhering to the specified file size and format limits.
8. Please review the application, agree to the declaration, submit it, and download the acknowledgement PDF for your records.

Bihar Poultry Farm Yojana 2026 Selection Process

Selection is done by the district level selection committee. Seats are limited, so early application within the short window helps, but the committee also evaluates applications in a priority order that broadly includes

• A higher self-investment ratio (applicants who are ready to put in more of their margin money rank higher).
• A poultry farming training certificate from a recognized institute.
• The project report must demonstrate quality, clarity, and feasibility.
• Land ownership status, with preference for owned land over leased land.
• A dedicated quota for SC/ST applicants as per welfare norms.

A merit list is published on the department portal once the selection is complete. Selected applicants are also given a short (around 6-day) poultry farming training at government training centers.

Post Selection Process: Inspection, Bank Loan and Subsidy Release
After selection, the process is strictly sequential, with no stage skipped:

• The applicant approaches the nominated bank with the selection letter to secure the term loan.
• The bank conducts its own due diligence on the DPR – this is the second filter, and a weak project report is rejected here even after departmental selection.
• Once the loan is sanctioned, the applicant releases their contribution and loan amount, completes construction, procures equipment and brings in the birds.
• Department officials carry out a physical verification of the operational unit.
• The subsidy is released into the applicant’s loan account, reducing the overall loan burden.

Why Most Applications Fail at the Bank Stage

Many department-selected applicants never open the poultry farm – not because the subsidy is denied, but because the bank refuses the term loan. Banks reject poultry DPRs for predictable reasons: unrealistic egg or meat yield projections, no market linkage details, feed-cost inflation ignored, and no provision for bird mortality.

Get the DPR vetted by a Krishi Vigyan Kendra officer or a chartered accountant familiar with poultry projects before submitting it to the bank – this single step saves more applications than any other precaution.

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