Bihar steps up AgriStack drive, sets Jan deadline for Jamabandi verification

New Delhi: Aiming to expedite the progress of the farmer registry under the AgriStack project, Bihar’s Revenue and Land Reforms Department has given special emphasis on completing “bucket claims” and “Jamabandi” (land records) verification across the state.

The department has issued an order assigning district-wise responsibilities to senior officials, who are also responsible for on-site supervision.

The first phase of the special campaign, beginning from January 6, ends today, while the second phase will begin from January 18 and continue till January 21, as per the decision taken at the AgriStack Steering Committee meeting held on December 30, 2025.


The objective of the campaign is to ensure prompt, accurate, and transparent verification of land records related to farmers.

To ensure proper pace of the campaign, the Revenue Department has assigned 15 senior officials to various districts. Rakesh Kumar, Director of Consolidation, has been assigned charge of Madhepura, Supaul, and Saharsa districts. Arun Kumar Singh, Special Secretary, will oversee the campaign in Rohtas, Kaimur, and Buxar districts. Kamlesh Kumar Singh, Director of Land Acquisition, has been assigned responsibility for East and West Champaran districts.

Additional Secretary Dr. Mahendra Pal has been assigned the responsibility of Purnia, Kishanganj, Araria, and Katihar districts, while Assistant Director-cum-Additional Secretary Mr. Ajeev Vatsraj has been assigned the responsibility of Darbhanga and Samastipur districts. Special Officer Mr. Manibhushan Kishore will oversee Begusarai and Khagaria districts. Meanwhile, Mrs. Sudha Rani, Special Officer, has been given the responsibility of Saran and Gaya districts.

Mrs. Mona Jha, Deputy Director, Bihar Survey Office, Gulzarbagh, Patna, has been assigned charge of Patna and Jehanabad districts. Deputy Secretary Dr. Sunil Kumar will oversee work in Bhagalpur, Munger, and Banka districts. Deputy Secretary Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh will oversee the campaign's progress in Gopalganj and Siwan districts.

As per the departmental instructions, all the nominated officers will be present at their respective allotted district headquarters from 07 to 10 January and will monitor the verification of Jamabandi claims of farmers through camps and will ensure that 100% target is achieved.