New 13-Digit Farmer ID Introduced: Discover the Benefits
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13-Digit Farmer IDs Launched: Lifetime Benefits for Bihar Farmers
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News18•01-03-2026, 12:00
13-Digit Farmer IDs Launched: Lifetime Benefits for Bihar Farmers
•A 13-digit Farmer ID is being issued for farmers in Bihar, similar to the 12-digit Aadhaar card for general citizens.
•This Farmer ID will be valid for a lifetime and aims to provide direct benefits from government schemes to farmers.
•Purnia District Agriculture Officer Haridwar Prasad Chaurasia confirmed ongoing registration and awareness camps in Purnia district.
•So far, 180,000 farmers in Purnia district have obtained the ID, with camps continuing for remaining farmers.
•Farmers can register by contacting local agriculture advisors, coordinators, or district/block agriculture offices, provided their Aadhaar is linked to their mobile number.