BISCOMAUN, Bihar’s apex cooperative marketing institution, is seeking to accelerate its growth through improved fertiliser distribution, an expanded role in agricultural procurement and the revival of its key infrastructure, including the iconic BISCOMAUN Tower.
In this connection, BISCOMAUN Chairman Vishal Singh met Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit to discuss the cooperative body’s outstanding issues and request action on earlier directions issued by the state government.
The discussions focused on ensuring adequate fertiliser supplies to farmers, facilitating BISCOMAUN’s selection as a procurement agency and securing financial assistance for the repair, renovation and beautification of its properties.
The meeting comes at a time when BISCOMAUN is seeking to consolidate its operations and expand its contribution to Bihar’s agricultural economy. The proposed measures are expected to strengthen its operational capacity, improve farmer services and create fresh opportunities for business growth, subject to the state government’s decisions.
Fertiliser distribution remains one of BISCOMAUN’s principal activities. Reliable supplies through its cooperative network are crucial for farmers, particularly during peak agricultural seasons when timely access to urea, DAP and other fertilisers directly affects cultivation. Singh has therefore sought government intervention to ensure smooth and sufficient allocations in accordance with farmers’ requirements.
BISCOMAUN has also been working to diversify its fertiliser sourcing. According to a recent report by Indian Cooperative, discussions with Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL) resulted in assurances of support for its operational centres, with direct supplies proposed for additional districts. The move could broaden availability and reduce dependence on a limited number of suppliers.
Another important priority is securing a larger role in agricultural procurement. Selection as a procurement agency would allow BISCOMAUN to utilise its cooperative network for purchasing agricultural produce, potentially opening an additional avenue of business and strengthening its engagement with farmers. The institution’s official bye-laws provide for agricultural marketing, commodity trading, procurement, input distribution and warehousing, offering a broad operational framework for such expansion.
The cooperative has also reported encouraging financial performance. At its recent annual general meeting, BISCOMAUN highlighted turnover of Rs 143 crore and a net profit of Rs 6.11 crore for 2024-25. For 2025-26, it reported turnover of Rs 113 crore and net profit of Rs 5.94 crore. It has also opened additional farmer service centres to improve access to quality fertilisers at reasonable prices.
The proposed renovation of BISCOMAUN Tower is equally significant, as modernised assets could improve the institution’s working environment and support its future activities.
Singh expressed confidence that Bihar government’s cooperation would help resolve the pending issues, protect farmers’ interests and strengthen the cooperative movement. With better infrastructure, wider procurement opportunities and reliable agricultural input supplies, BISCOMAUN is positioning itself for a more diversified and sustainable growth trajectory.
