Agricultural Schemes & PM Kisan
Indian Agriculture · कृषि योजनाएं और PM किसान · 17 facts
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) provides Rs 6000 per year in 3 equal installments of Rs 2000 each to eligible farmer families — launched February 2019.
PM-KISAN has benefited over 11 crore farmer families — the amount is directly transferred to bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched in 2016 to provide comprehensive crop insurance to farmers — premium is very low (2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi).
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme provides short-term credit to farmers at 4% per annum (after interest subvention) — for crop cultivation up to Rs 3 lakh.
Soil Health Card scheme was launched in 2015 — over 22 crore Soil Health Cards have been issued to farmers, providing information on soil nutrients and fertilizer recommendations.
PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan) launched in 2018 — includes Price Support Scheme (PSS), Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS), and Pilot of Private Procurement.
eNAM (National Agriculture Market) was launched in April 2016 with 585 mandis — now has over 1000 mandis integrated. It enables online trading to get better prices.
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) was launched in 2007 — it provides flexible funding (~Rs 7250 crore) to states to incentivize investment in agriculture and allied sectors.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) promotes organic farming — provides financial assistance to farmer groups for organic certification, organic inputs, and market linkage.
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) was launched in 2020 as part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat — aims to make India a global honey production hub.
Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) by 2024 — each FPO to get equity grant of Rs 15 lakh and credit guarantee. NABARD is the implementing agency.
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme promotes solar pumps for irrigation — reduces dependence on diesel pumps and provides extra income from solar energy.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) — Rs 93,068 crore outlay — integrates AIBP, IWMP, and On-Farm Water Management to improve irrigation coverage.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) focuses on adapting agriculture to climate change — promotes water-use efficiency, soil health management, and agroforestry.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) of Rs 1 lakh crore was launched in 2020 — provides medium-long term debt financing for post-harvest management infrastructure.
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana under the PMKSY focuses on the last mile connectivity for irrigation — 'Har Khet Ko Pani' component.
Operation Greens Scheme (TOP to TOTAL) was extended to cover all fruits and vegetables — provides 50% subsidy on transportation and storage to reduce wastage.