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.