Government Schemes for Farmers & Agriculture
Discover central and state government schemes designed to provide direct income support, crop insurance, interest subvention, and modern farming subsidies.
Overview & Target Beneficiary Criteria
Agriculture schemes in India support small, marginal, and tenant farmers through income assistance (such as PM-KISAN), comprehensive crop failure compensation (PM Fasal Bima Yojana), low-interest agricultural credit (Kisan Credit Card), and equipment subsidies (PM-KUSUM solar pumps). Applicants generally require landholding records (Khasra/Khatauni), Aadhaar linked to bank account, and active bank passbook.
Active Government Programs (5)
Verified programs offering financial assistance, food/health aid, and supportive services.
Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana (MKSY Gujarat)
Zero-premium crop assistance scheme providing direct compensation of up to ₹25,000 per hectare for crop losses due to drought, unseasonal rainfall, or heavy flood.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
Institutional credit for agriculture, animal husbandry, and fisheries up to ₹3 Lakh at an effective low interest rate of 4% per annum.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Comprehensive financial support against non-preventable natural risks from pre-sowing to post-harvest with lowest premium rates (1.5% to 2%).
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Central scheme providing ₹6,000 per year income support in three equal installments to all landholding farmer families across India.
Karnal District Water Conservation & Micro-Irrigation Grant
Special 85% equipment subsidy for drip and sprinkler irrigation in Karnal district.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for PM-KISAN income assistance?
All landholding farmer families with cultivable land recorded in state revenue records qualify, excluding institutional landholders, government employees, and income-tax payees.
What is the interest rate on a Kisan Credit Card (KCC)?
Under the central Interest Subvention Scheme, farmers can avail short-term agricultural credit up to ₹3,00,000 at an effective subsidized interest rate of 4% per annum upon prompt repayment.
How do farmers apply for crop insurance under PMFBY?
Farmers can register online at the official PMFBY portal (pmfby.gov.in), through designated commercial banks, or via Common Service Centres (CSCs) before the cutoff date for Kharif or Rabi seasons.
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Independent Information Platform: Yojana Eligibility compiles details from public government notifications and gazettes. Always confirm qualification criteria and submission deadlines with the designated nodal departments before applying.