Bihar Offers Up to 5 Crore Subsidy for Agro-Processing Units, Boosts Employment
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News18•02-01-2026, 19:46
Bihar Offers Up to 5 Crore Subsidy for Agro-Processing Units, Boosts Employment
- •Bihar launches a new policy offering grants up to 5 crore for setting up or expanding agro-processing units.
- •Scheme targets units based on makhana, honey, fruits, vegetables, maize, seeds, medicinal plants, and tea.
- •Eligible entities include individuals, firms, LLPs, and FPCs for projects ranging from 25 lakh to 5 crore.
- •Additional capital grants for SC, ST, EBC (+5%) and women, disabled, third-gender entrepreneurs (+2%).
- •Requires land ownership/30-year lease and CLU; subsidy is linked to bank loans (20% project cost as term loan).
Why It Matters: Bihar's new policy offers significant subsidies to boost agro-processing and create new employment opportunities.
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