Forestry - NABARD Unit Costs for Bihar 2025-26
5 activities · Bihar · 2025-26
Forestry Unit Costs in Bihar (2025-26)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Forestry/ Social Forestry | per unit | ₹2,66,000 | ₹2,32,750 | |
| Agro Forestry on Farm Bunds | per unit | ₹16,200 | ₹14,175 | |
| Bamboo | per unit | ₹1,62,000 | ₹1,41,750 | |
| Eucalyptus | per unit | ₹72,000 | ₹63,000 | |
| Casuarina | per unit | ₹84,000 | ₹73,500 |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2025-26 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Forestry in Bihar?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Forestry activities in Bihar (2025-26) cover 5 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Forestry activities in Bihar?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Forestry activities in Bihar, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Forestry in Bihar?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Forestry activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Forestry?
NABARD determines unit costs for Forestry by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across Bihar districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2025-26.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Forestry loans in Bihar?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in Bihar use NABARD unit costs for Forestry activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.