🌾 Agriculture Government Schemes 2026
39 schemes — eligibility, registration & benefits
All Agriculture Schemes (39)
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2026 — ₹6,000/Year to 11 Crore Farmers
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi), launched in February 2019, provides ₹6,000 per year direct income support to all land-holding farmer families in India — transferred as three equal installments of ₹2,000 every four months directly to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. As of 2026, over 11 crore farmers receive PM-KISAN, making it the world's largest direct cash transfer programme for farmers. All land-holding farming families are eligible, regardless of land size. Farmers must complete annual eKYC (OTP or biometric at CSC) to continue receiving installments. Income tax payees, government employees, and institutional landholders are excluded from PM-KISAN benefits.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana — Crop Insurance Scheme 2025
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides comprehensive financial support to farmers who suffer crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases at very low premium rates.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme 2025
Kisan Credit Card provides farmers with flexible and affordable short-term credit for cultivation expenses, post-harvest needs, and allied activities at interest rates as low as 4% per annum.
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana 2026 — ₹3,000/Month Pension for Farmers | maandhan.in
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18–40 contribute a small monthly amount (₹55–₹200 depending on entry age) and receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000/month after reaching 60 years of age. The Government of India contributes an equal matching amount to the Pension Fund.
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Subsidy for Fishermen | pmmsy.dof.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is the flagship fisheries development scheme launched in 2020 with a budget of ₹20,050 crore. It provides subsidized assistance for aquaculture infrastructure, fishing boats, nets, ice plants, cold storage, and livelihood support to 2.8 crore fishing community members. Subsidy: 40-60% for general category, 60% for SC/ST/Women.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 — ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Agriculture Mission for 1.7 Crore Farmers | pmddk.gov.in
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is India's most significant new agriculture scheme launched by PM Modi in October 2025 under Budget 2025-26. The scheme targets 100 low-productivity agricultural districts across India with a ₹1.44 lakh crore investment over 6 years, benefiting 1.7 crore farmers. It integrates 36 existing central agriculture schemes under one umbrella to deliver irrigation, crop insurance, soil health, post-harvest storage, credit access, and market linkage in a convergent manner to each selected district. The scheme prioritises Aspirational Districts and districts with below-national-average agricultural productivity. Key benefits include: pre and post-harvest infrastructure, crop diversification support, natural farming promotion, and farmer income doubling through value-chain linkages.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) 2026 — 35 Kg Subsidised Grain/Month for Poorest Families | nfsa.gov.in
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is India's targeted food security scheme for the poorest of the poor, launched by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in December 2000. Under AAY, identified families (with yellow ration card) receive 35 kg of food grain per month at highly subsidised rates — rice at ₹3/kg and wheat at ₹2/kg (and coarse cereals at ₹1/kg). AAY covers 2.5 crore families nationally — those with no steady income, landless agriculture labourers, marginal farmers, rural artisans, slum dwellers, and the destitute. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, AAY beneficiaries receive grains free of cost (zero price) as the state and central government absorb the full cost. The yellow AAY ration card is distinct from the Priority Household (PHH) white/pink card.
PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) 2026 — Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop | pmksy.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) is India's flagship irrigation scheme launched in 2015 with the motto 'Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop.' The scheme aims to achieve convergence of irrigation investments at field level — providing end-to-end solutions from water source creation to field application. PMKSY has four major components: (1) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) — completing long-pending irrigation projects; (2) Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) — ground water development and distribution network; (3) Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) — micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) with 55% subsidy for small/marginal farmers; (4) Watershed Development. Over 7 crore hectares of agricultural land covered with an outlay of ₹93,068 crore under the current phase.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) 2026 — ₹50,000/Hectare for Organic Farming | pgsindia.net
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is India's flagship organic farming promotion scheme launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. PKVY provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 per hectare over 3 years to farmers adopting organic farming through cluster-based approach. Farmers are organised into clusters of 50 in a contiguous area of 50 hectares, and the cluster receives organic inputs, certification support, and market linkage. The scheme promotes traditional Indian organic farming methods including Rishi Krishi, Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), and Bharat Organic certification. Over 8.89 lakh farmers have been certified organic under PKVY, making India the world's largest organic producer by farmer count.
e-NAM — National Agriculture Market 2026 — Online Mandi for 1.8 Crore Farmers | enam.gov.in
e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market) is India's pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities, launched in 2016 to create a unified national market for farmers. It connects 1,361 APMCs (Mandis) across 23 states/UTs through a single online platform, enabling farmers to sell their produce to buyers across India at transparent, competitive prices without middlemen. Farmers get better price discovery through online bidding, while buyers can purchase from any empanelled mandi remotely. Over 1.8 crore farmers and 2.7 lakh traders are registered. Key features: online quality assaying, electronic payment, logistics integration, and FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) trading module. The platform handles over ₹3 lakh crore in trade annually.
Soil Health Card Scheme India 2026 — Free Soil Testing & Fertiliser Recommendations for Farmers | soilhealth.dac.gov.in
Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is India's flagship soil testing initiative launched by PM Modi in February 2015. Under the scheme, every farmer's agricultural land is tested for 12 soil health parameters including major nutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrients (S, Ca, Mg), and micro-nutrients (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Mo) every 3 years. Based on test results, a Soil Health Card is issued — a printed/digital report showing soil nutrient status and crop-specific fertiliser recommendations (how much urea, DAP, potash to use). The scheme has issued over 23 crore soil health cards to date, saving farmers money on excess fertiliser use while improving crop yields by 5-6%. Under Budget 2025-26, the scheme is being expanded with digital soil map creation.
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) 2026 — Free 5 kg Grain/Month to 81 Crore | nfsa.gov.in
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) provides free food grain — 5 kg wheat/rice per person per month — to 81.35 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Launched in April 2020 during COVID-19, made permanent from January 2024 under the NFSA umbrella. No payment required — grain is distributed free through PDS ration shops. Budget: ₹2 lakh crore annually. Managed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Kisan Credit + Micro Insurance | Fishermen Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a new central scheme launched in Budget 2024-25 specifically for the formalization and welfare of fishermen and fish farmers. Key benefits: Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for fishermen — ₹3 lakh credit at 7% (effective 4% with subvention); micro-insurance of ₹2 lakh for boat owners and ₹1 lakh for non-boat fishermen; onboarding on PM FishNet digital platform for identity and market access; and performance grants for fish production. Target: 4 crore fishermen and 7.5 lakh fish farmers. Part of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana ecosystem.
Atal Bhujal Yojana 2026 — Community Groundwater Management | ₹6,000 Crore | 7 States
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Rs.6,000 crore World Bank-supported groundwater management scheme covering 8,774 water-stressed gram panchayats across 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme promotes community-led groundwater management through Gram Panchayat Water Security Plans (WSPs), real-time monitoring, and performance-based incentives. Farmers are encouraged to adopt micro-irrigation, crop diversification, and water-use efficiency measures. 50% World Bank loan, 50% central government funding. 2021–2026 implementation.
NMEO-Oilseeds 2026 — ₹10,103 Crore Edible Oils Self-Reliance Mission | Farmer Subsidy + Seeds
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is the central government's ₹10,103 crore mission approved in September 2024 to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar) in edible oils. India currently imports 56% of its edible oils (over Rs 1.4 lakh crore worth annually). NMEO-Oilseeds targets boosting domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31, increasing area under oilseeds by 40 lakh hectares. Key crops: groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, niger, linseed, safflower, castor. Farmers get high-yield seeds, training, mechanization subsidy, and bonus on MSP. Implementation: 2024-25 to 2030-31.
PM PRANAM Scheme 2026 — Reduce Chemical Fertilizer + Promote Bio-Fertilizers | State Incentive Programme
PM PRANAM (Pradhan Mantri PRogramme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) is a Cabinet-approved (June 2023) state-incentive scheme to reduce chemical fertilizer use and promote bio-fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and natural farming. PM PRANAM has NO separate budget — it works by giving 50% of the SAVINGS in fertilizer subsidy back to states as a grant, when those states successfully reduce their urea/DAP/MOP consumption. Of this 50%, states must use 70% for fertilizer-related infrastructure (storage, bio-fertilizer units, soil testing labs) and 30% as direct rewards to farmers, FPOs, panchayats, and SHGs adopting alternate fertilizers. This rewards states for sustainable agriculture without burdening the central exchequer.
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme 2026 — DAP/MOP/Complex Fertilizer Subsidy for Farmers
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) is the central government scheme that provides subsidy on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers — DAP, MOP, complex fertilizers (NPK), and 23+ other nutrient-based fertilizers (except urea which is under a separate subsidy regime). NBS subsidy is fixed PER NUTRIENT (N, P, K, S) on an annual basis by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Fertilizer companies sell at MRP fixed by the government and claim NBS subsidy from the centre. This scheme keeps fertilizers affordable for farmers — India's total fertilizer subsidy bill is Rs 1.8+ lakh crore/year (urea + NBS combined). NBS is run by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
PMMSY RAS & Biofloc Fish Farming 2026 — 40-60% Subsidy on High-Density Fish Production | Aquaculture Scheme
Under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) and Biofloc Fish Farming components provide 40% subsidy to general category and 60% subsidy to women/SC/ST/Northeast farmers on setting up high-density indoor fish farms. RAS is a sophisticated indoor fish farming technology where water is filtered and recirculated, allowing year-round production with minimal water use. Biofloc is a low-cost variant where microbial biomass in the tank itself filters waste. PMMSY subsidy: Up to Rs 25 lakh per RAS unit (12 tanks) and Rs 4 lakh per medium biofloc unit (7 tanks). Boosts inland fish production, reduces water/land requirement, and provides high returns (Rs 5–8 lakh annually per unit).
Operation Greens (TOP) 2026 — 50% Subsidy on Tomato, Onion, Potato Storage & Transport | Farmer Scheme
Operation Greens (TOP — Tomato, Onion, Potato) is a Government of India scheme launched November 2018 to stabilise prices of perishable vegetables and protect farmers from distress sales. Two main components: (1) Price stabilisation of TOP crops with Government intervention during oversupply/scarcity; (2) 50% subsidy on transportation and storage costs to FPOs, cooperatives, processors, exporters. Extended to all fruits & vegetables (TOP to TOTAL) in 2020-21. Implemented by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). Outlay: ₹500 crore.
PM-AASHA 2026 — Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan | MSP Procurement for Farmers | agricoop.nic.in
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is the central scheme to ensure farmers get the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their pulses, oilseeds, and copra. Approved September 2018. Three components: (1) PSS (Price Support Scheme) — direct MSP procurement by central agencies; (2) PDPS (Price Deficiency Payment Scheme) — DBT for price gap; (3) PPSS (Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme) — pilot with private players. Implementation by NAFED, FCI, SFAC. Covers 23+ crops at notified MSP. Continued and enhanced for 2024-26 cycle with ₹35,000 crore outlay.
PM-KUSUM Solar Pump Scheme 2026 — 60% Subsidy on Solar Pumps for Farmers | pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that gives farmers up to 60% central + state subsidy on solar-powered irrigation pumps (2HP to 10HP). Launched in 2019, the scheme has three components: Component A — 10,000 MW of decentralised solar plants on barren/cultivable land; Component B — standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps (target: 20 lakh pumps); Component C — solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps (target: 15 lakh pumps). Farmers pay only 10% of the cost; 30% central subsidy + 30% state subsidy + 30% CFA from MNRE. States like Maharashtra (Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump), Rajasthan, UP, MP have active portals. Budget: ₹34,422 crore. Total target: 30.8 lakh solar pumps by 2026.
SMAM — Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization 2026 — 40-80% Subsidy on Tractors & Farm Machinery | agrimachinery.nic.in
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that provides 40% to 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery and equipment to farmers — including tractors, power tillers, rotavators, seed drills, threshers, harvesters, sprayers, drones, and more. SC/ST, women, and small/marginal farmers get higher subsidy (50-80%). General farmers get 40-50% subsidy. Maximum subsidy amount varies by machine type and state. The scheme also supports Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) — farmers can start a CHC (farm machinery rental service) with 40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per CHC. Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) scheme provides ₹10 lakh per group for SHG/FPO. State-level portals process applications. Application through agrimachinery.nic.in or state agriculture portal. Budget: ₹3,250 crore (2021-26). Target: 5 lakh CHC + 50,000 FMB.
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) 2026 — Seed, Fertilizer & Technology Subsidy for Farmers | nfsm.gov.in
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched in 2007 to increase production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds through area expansion and productivity enhancement measures. NFSM provides subsidised seeds, micronutrients, soil amendment, farm machinery (seed drills, rotavators, zero-till machines), demonstration plots, and training to farmers in targeted districts. Five sub-missions: NFSM-Rice, NFSM-Wheat, NFSM-Pulses, NFSM-Coarse Cereals, NFSM-Commercial Crops. Beneficiaries: small and marginal farmers in 638 targeted districts. Seed subsidy: 50% of seed cost for certified seeds. Farm machinery: 50% subsidy (similar to SMAM). Soil health improvement: free lime/gypsum. Micro-irrigation support. Budget: ₹7,700 crore (2021-26). Target: Rice +25 MT, Wheat +8 MT, Pulses +4 MT.
MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture 2026 — 40-90% Subsidy for Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Farming | nhb.gov.in
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that covers development of horticulture — fruits, vegetables, flowers, roots and tubers, mushrooms, spices, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, and bamboo. MIDH provides 40% to 90% subsidy for area expansion, nursery establishment, protected cultivation (greenhouse/polyhouse), post-harvest management, cold chain infrastructure, market linkage, and mechanisation. Key components: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for states; Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH); National Horticulture Board (NHB) for commercial horticulture. Polyhouse subsidy: up to ₹935/sqm (50% of cost). Drip/sprinkler irrigation: 40-50% subsidy. Cold storage: 35-50% subsidy. Over 25 lakh farmers benefit annually. Budget: ₹10,000 crore (2021-26).
GOBAR-DHAN Yojana 2026 — Free Biogas Plant from Cow Dung | ₹40,000 Subsidy | sbm.gov.in/gbdw
GOBAR-DHAN (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources — Dhan) is a flagship central scheme launched on 1 February 2018 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme converts cattle dung, crop residue, and organic waste from farms and villages into biogas (for cooking fuel and electricity) and compressed bio-gas (CBG) for commercial sale. Individual Household Biogas Plants: BPL/SC/ST/marginal farmers receive a subsidy of ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 (varies by state) on biogas plant installation — typically a 1–10 cubic metre plant costing ₹15,000–₹70,000 depending on size. The biogas can substitute 1–2 LPG cylinders per month, saving ₹900–₹1,800/month. The organic slurry from the biogas plant becomes rich liquid fertilizer worth ₹5,000–₹8,000/year in farm savings. Community/Commercial CBG Plants: Under the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) policy, large compressed bio-gas plants are set up by entrepreneurs to sell CBG to IOC/HPCL/BPCL at ₹46/kg — target of 5,000 CBG plants across India. Village-level GOBAR-DHAN clusters are being established under SBM Grameen to make villages 'waste-free' and generate rural employment through organic compost production and biogas energy.
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) 2026 — ₹15,000/Hectare for Chemical-Free Farming | naturalfarming.dac.gov.in
The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is a dedicated Central Sector Scheme launched in November 2023 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare with a budget of ₹2,481 crore for 2023-24 to 2025-26. The mission promotes 'Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP)' — a system of farming based on agro-ecology principles using locally available on-farm resources: Jeevamrit (fermented cow dung-urine solution as liquid fertilizer), Bijamrit (seed treatment with cow dung-lime solution), Mulching (soil moisture conservation), and Whapasa (maintaining soil moisture between 50% field capacity). Target: Convert 1 crore farmers on 7.5 million hectares to natural farming by 2025-26. Financial support: ₹15,000 per hectare per year (for 3 years) split as: 50% central government + 50% state government contribution. Master Trainers (Champion Farmers): 10,000 Champion Farmers identified nationally, each training 100+ farmers. Farmer Resource Centres (FRCs): 10,000 centres established at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Agriculture Science Centres. The mission is aligned with 'Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)' pioneered by Subhash Palekar — now rebranded under the national programme. State leaders: Andhra Pradesh (6 lakh+ farmers), Gujarat (3 lakh+ farmers), Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) 2026 — ₹1 Lakh Crore for Post-Harvest Infra | 3% Interest Subvention | agriinfra.dac.gov.in
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) is a central government financing facility launched on 9 August 2020 by PM Modi with a total corpus of ₹1 lakh crore (₹1 trillion) available from FY2020-21 to FY2032-33. AIF provides medium-to-long-term debt financing at 3% interest subvention (interest subsidy) per annum for creating post-harvest management infrastructure and community farming assets across India. Eligible projects: Primary Processing Centres (PPCs), Cold Storage Chains, Collection Centres, Warehouses (silos, godowns), Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) for farm equipment, Packing Houses, Ripening Chambers (for banana/mango/tomato), Assaying Units (quality testing), e-Marketing platforms, Drying Yards, and Smart/Controlled Atmosphere Cold Stores. Eligible beneficiaries: Individual farmers, FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations), SHGs, Cooperatives, Startups (agri-tech), Central/State Agencies, APMCs (Agricultural Produce Market Committees). Credit Guarantee: Projects up to ₹2 crore get credit guarantee through CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) — reducing collateral requirement. Interest subvention of 3% p.a. is available on loans up to ₹2 crore — reducing effective interest rate from bank's typical 10-12% to just 7-9%. As of 2026, over ₹60,000 crore has been sanctioned under AIF covering 70,000+ projects across India.
RKVY 2026 — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana RAFTAAR Grants for Farmers & Agri-Startups | rkvy.nic.in
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), now rebranded as RKVY-RAFTAAR (Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation), is a central sector scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Launched in 2007 and restructured in 2017-18, RKVY provides flexible funding to states for agriculture development projects including irrigation, seed production, horticulture, post-harvest infrastructure, and value chains. RKVY-RAFTAAR also has a dedicated component for agri-startups and innovation through the RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator (R-ABI) — providing grants up to ₹25 lakh to individual agri-entrepreneurs and ₹2 crore to agri-business incubation centres. Under the 2024-25 Union Budget, RKVY has been allocated ₹7,521 crore for states to spend on agriculture diversification, natural farming, digital agriculture, and FPO strengthening.
10,000 FPOs Scheme 2026 — Farmer Producer Organisation Formation: ₹18 Lakh Equity Grant + Credit Guarantee | sfacindia.com
The Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) scheme is a flagship central government initiative launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with a budget of ₹6,865 crore over 5 years (2020-25, extended to 2027). The scheme aims to aggregate small and marginal farmers into FPOs (Farmer Producer Companies, Cooperatives, or Producer Societies) to give them collective bargaining power for input purchase and output marketing. Each FPO gets: (1) Matching equity grant up to ₹18 lakh over 3 years (₹15 per farmer member, maximum ₹18 lakh), (2) Credit guarantee cover up to ₹2 crore per FPO via NABARD/NCDC (eliminates need for collateral for crop loans), (3) Project Management Agency (PMA) support — professionals hired to provide technical, marketing, and legal handholding for 5 years. SFAC (Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium) is the national coordination agency.
Digital Agriculture Mission 2024 — Agristack, Kisan ID, Crop Survey & AI for Farmers | agricoop.nic.in
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) is a centrally sponsored scheme approved in 2024-25 Union Budget with an outlay of ₹2,817 crore to build India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for agriculture. The mission has 3 core components: (1) AgriStack — a digital ecosystem of farmer databases, land records, and crop data linked to Aadhaar; (2) Farmer ID (Kisan ID) — a unique 11-digit digital identity for every farmer, linking their land records, KCC, PM Kisan, soil health card, and insurance data; (3) Digital Crop Survey — satellite + AI-based crop area and production estimation in 400+ districts across India. PM-KISAN, Fasal Bima, and KCC disbursal will all be linked to Kisan ID for seamless DBT. The mission also funds hiring of 90,000 'Agriculture Sakhi' digital facilitators who help farmers access all digital agriculture services through a single app.
Silk Samagra 2.0 — National Sericulture Development Scheme: Subsidy for Silkworm Rearing & Reeling | csb.gov.in
Silk Samagra 2.0 is the central government's comprehensive sericulture development scheme, implemented by the Central Silk Board (CSB), Ministry of Textiles. Launched in 2021-22 (replacing the earlier Silk Samagra scheme), it provides end-to-end support to the sericulture value chain — from mulberry plantation and silkworm seed production to cocoon production, reeling, and weaving. The scheme has 4 components: (1) Research & Development for new silkworm varieties, disease-resistant seeds; (2) Seed organisation — support to silkworm seed production centres; (3) Coordination & Market development — farmer training, market linkages; (4) Quality certification and export promotion for Indian silk. Subsidies are provided for: mulberry garden development (50-75% subsidy on inputs), silkworm rearing equipment, chawki rearing centres, automatic reeling machines (up to 50% subsidy), weaving infrastructure. Special focus on Bihar, J&K, NE states, Odisha, and West Bengal for expanding non-mulberry silk (Tasar, Eri, Muga).
MISHTI Scheme 2026 — Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes: Coastal Mangrove Restoration | moef.gov.in
MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to facilitate mangrove plantation along India's 7,516 km coastline and on salt pan lands. Implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in convergence with MGNREGS and CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority), MISHTI creates employment for coastal communities while restoring ecological balance. Mangroves are called 'coastal rainforests' — they protect against cyclones (like Odisha's mangroves during Phailin), sequester 4x more carbon than terrestrial forests, provide fish nursery habitats, and reduce coastal erosion. India's mangrove cover has declined from 6,740 sq km (1987) to 4,992 sq km currently — MISHTI targets planting across 540+ km of new mangrove cover (5,400 hectares). States covered: West Bengal (Sundarbans), Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar. MGNREGS laborers are paid for mangrove sapling planting and maintenance, creating 50+ person-days of employment per hectare per year.
Amrit Dharohar 2026 — Wetland Conservation Scheme for Ramsar Sites: Eco-Tourism & Community Livelihoods | moef.gov.in
Amrit Dharohar is a wetland conservation and eco-tourism scheme announced in Union Budget 2023-24 to promote optimal use and conservation of India's 75+ Ramsar Sites (internationally recognized wetlands of importance) over the next 3 years. India has the largest number of Ramsar sites in Asia — covering 1.33 million hectares across 20+ states. Amrit Dharohar aims to: (1) Develop eco-tourism infrastructure at Ramsar sites — birdwatching towers, nature trails, interpretation centres, boat rides; (2) Create livelihood opportunities for local communities — eco-guides, boat operators, handicraft sellers; (3) Strengthen conservation through community participation, wetland health monitoring, and water quality restoration; (4) Promote unique biodiversity of Ramsar sites for domestic tourism (Chilika Lake, Keoladeo Ghana, Wular Lake, Point Calimere, etc.). Implementation: MoEFCC + State Forest Departments + local bodies. No direct cash transfer scheme — it funds infrastructure and livelihood projects at wetland sites.
Kisan Drone Yojana 2026 — Drone-Based Crop Spraying: 50% Subsidy (SC/ST/Women ₹6 Lakh) | agridrone.dac.gov.in
Kisan Drone Yojana is India's agricultural drone promotion policy launched in February 2022 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to boost crop protection, nutrient management, and agricultural productivity through drone technology. The policy provides purchase subsidies for agricultural drones to make drone-based spraying affordable: SC/ST/small & marginal farmers/NE/women farmers: 50% subsidy (max ₹6 lakh); Other farmers: 40% subsidy (max ₹4 lakh); Custom Hiring Centres (CHCs) for renting drones to farmers: 75% subsidy (max ₹7.5 lakh); FPOs: 75% subsidy (max ₹7.5 lakh). Namo Drone Didi scheme (2023) specifically trains 15,000 women SHGs as drone pilots and gives them drones for rental services to farmers (₹8 lakh drone value + training worth ₹15,000). Agricultural drone spraying uses 10x less water than traditional knapsack spraying, covers 1 acre in 7-10 minutes vs 2-4 hours manually, and reduces pesticide use by 25%.
National Beekeeping & Honey Mission 2026 — 50% Subsidy on Beehives & Equipment for Farmers | nbb.gov.in
National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) was launched in 2020 under the Atmanirbhar Bharat package to promote 'Sweet Revolution' — development of scientific beekeeping across India. Implemented by the National Bee Board (NBB) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, NBHM aims to double honey production (from 1.2 lakh MT to 2.5 lakh MT by 2026) and improve honey quality for domestic consumption and export. Subsidies under NBHM: (1) Beehive boxes (10 colonies): 50% subsidy for general category farmers, 75% for SC/ST/women/NE/hill farmers; (2) Protective gear (bee suit, gloves, veil): 50% subsidy; (3) Honey extraction equipment (extractor, uncapping fork, strainer): 50% subsidy; (4) Nucleus Stock (queen bees + 3 frames): 75% subsidy for SC/ST/women. Additionally, training on scientific beekeeping through KVKs and state agriculture departments (5-7 days free training with ₹250/day stipend). Beekeeping significantly increases crop pollination — farmers with bee colonies near their fruit/vegetable fields see 20-30% higher yields.
National Bamboo Mission 2026 — Bamboo Plantation Subsidy & Processing Support | nbm.nic.in
National Bamboo Mission (NBM), relaunched in 2018-19 under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with a budget of ₹1,290 crore (2018-20, extended), focuses on area expansion of bamboo plantations, quality planting material, post-harvest management, product development, and promotion of bamboo industry. India is the world's second largest bamboo producer (after China) with 13.96 million hectares of bamboo forest. The 2017 Indian Forest Act amendment removed bamboo from the definition of 'tree' on non-forest land — farmers can now grow and harvest bamboo freely without a permit. NBM subsidies: Bamboo plantation on agricultural land: 50% of cost (general) / 60% (for small farmers), typically ₹240-250 per plant; Primary processing (bamboo splitting, matting machines): 50% subsidy; Bamboo product manufacturing units: 25-35% capital subsidy; Common Facility Centres (bamboo processing clusters): 50% subsidy. Bamboo is called 'green gold' — it grows in 3-5 years (vs 20+ for timber trees), can be harvested multiple times without replanting, and has 1,500+ end uses.
Mission Amrit Sarovar 2026 — 75,000 Ponds Restored: Water Conservation & MGNREGS Jobs | amritsarovar.gov.in
Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24 April 2022 (National Panchayati Raj Day) as a national initiative to restore/develop 75,000 'Amrit Sarovars' (ponds of at least 1 acre water area and 10,000 cubic meter water holding capacity) across India in 75 weeks — to commemorate 75 years of Independence. The mission is implemented through convergence of 6 schemes: MGNREGS (labour), 15th Finance Commission grant (civil works), PMGSY (access roads), PMKSY (watershed component), Khadi & Village Industries (khadi agarbatti units near ponds), and State Finance Commission funds. Target: 75,000 ponds (50,000 new + 25,000 restored) across 6 lakh villages. As of 2025: 60,000+ Amrit Sarovars completed. Benefits: (1) Groundwater recharge in drought-prone areas; (2) MGNREGS employment (person-days for pond digging, bunding, plantation); (3) Community fishing rights for SC/ST/OBC SHGs near ponds; (4) Irrigation for surrounding farms; (5) Cultural/religious significance of restored ponds.
MKSP 2026 — Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana: Women Farmer Training & Sustainable Agriculture | drdprd.nic.in
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub-component of DAY-NRLM (Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission) focused specifically on improving the status of women in agriculture and allied activities. MKSP recognizes that 60-80% of agricultural work is done by women, yet women farmers have limited access to land, credit, extension services, and markets. The programme: (1) Trains women farmers in sustainable agriculture practices (SRI/SWI for paddy, Zero Budget Natural Farming, organic farming, multi-cropping); (2) Provides Revolving Fund (RF) and Community Investment Fund (CIF) through SHGs for agricultural inputs; (3) Supports formation of 'Krishi Sakhi' (agriculture facilitators) — women farmers trained as barefoot agriculture extensionists who advise their community; (4) Links women farmers to Kisan Credit Card, PMFBY crop insurance, and input subsidies. Over 35 lakh women farmers covered under MKSP. States with strong MKSP: Jharkhand (SRI paddy), Odisha (mangroves + paddy), Chhattisgarh (forest produce + minor millets), AP/Telangana (zero budget farming).
NPOP & Organic Farming Scheme 2026 — Organic Certification + Export Support for Indian Farmers | apeda.gov.in
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is India's official organic certification system administered by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) under the Ministry of Commerce. NPOP certification is mandatory for exporting organic food from India and is recognized by EU, USA, and Switzerland (bilateral equivalence agreements). India has 2.4 million organic farmers — world's largest in number — but organic exports are only $1.4 billion/year (2023) due to certification challenges. Alongside NPOP, the Ministry of Agriculture runs: (1) Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East India (MOVCDNER): ₹3,000 crore for organic farming in 8 NE states — 50% subsidy on certified organic inputs + post-harvest infrastructure; (2) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Already in central.ts — ₹31,500/hectare for 3 years for organic cluster formation. NPOP organic certificate enables 30-50% price premium in domestic + export markets.
About Agriculture Government Schemes in India 2026
India has 14+ crore farming households. Central agriculture schemes include PM-KISAN (₹6,000/year direct income support to 11 crore+ farmers), PM Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance against drought, flood, and pest damage), Kisan Credit Card (revolving credit up to ₹3 lakh at 7% interest), PM Swamitva Yojana (property rights via drone survey for 6+ lakh villages), and DAY-NRLM Ajeevika (SHG-based rural livelihoods). Apply at pmkisan.gov.in, Kisan Seva Kendra, or your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC). All agriculture schemes require an Aadhaar card linked to a bank account and a valid land/Kisan ID registration.