The Revenue and Land Reforms Department of Bihar government is cracking down on the sluggish pace of the Farmer Registry under the Agri Stack project. Departmental Secretary Gopal Meena has instructed officials to expedite bucket claims and Jamabandi verification, emphasizing zero tolerance for delays. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha highlighted the significance of the farmer registry, aiming to provide digital identities to farmers for transparent scheme implementation and prompt benefit delivery.
The department is alarmed by the minimal advancement in land record verification, with only 31% completion of e-KYC verification by the Agriculture Department and a mere 4.8% progress in bucket claims and Jamabandi verification by the Revenue Department. Officials have deemed this performance unacceptable and mandated prioritizing the farmer registry in all districts. Any negligence will be met with accountability, as emphasized by the Deputy CM.
Reviews overseen by the Chief Secretary in two phases reflect the government’s commitment to achieving 100% coverage of the farmer registry statewide. A state-level review meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2026, chaired by the Chief Secretary and attended by District Collectors, Agriculture Department officials, and Revenue and Land Reforms Department representatives. The project’s progress is also under scrutiny at the central government level to ensure timely execution.
To expedite the project, a two-phase review plan has been outlined, with the first phase scheduled from January 6-9 and the second phase from January 18-21. Daily online work on bucket claims and Jamabandi verification is mandatory, along with regular monitoring at various administrative levels and headquarters review. The department has shared progress reports, training materials, and user guides to address technical challenges, emphasizing the critical nature of the farmer registry’s success and urging officers to prioritize speed, accuracy, and compliance.
