MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MKSP 2026 — Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana: Women Farmer Training & Sustainable Agriculture | drdprd.nic.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2011 |
| Benefit | Free training in sustainable agriculture + SHG revolving fund for inputs + Kisan Credit Card linkage + Crop insurance access + Krishi Sakhi training income + Market linkage for women farmers' produce |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://aajeevika.gov.in |
What is MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment?
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).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Free training in sustainable agriculture + SHG revolving fund for inputs + Kisan Credit Card linkage + Crop insurance access + Krishi Sakhi training income + Market linkage for women farmers' produce. The scheme was launched in 2011 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Benefits of MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment
Free training in sustainable agriculture + SHG revolving fund for inputs + Kisan Credit Card linkage + Crop insurance access + Krishi Sakhi training income + Market linkage for women farmers' produce
Who is Eligible for MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment?
- ✓Women farmers (cultivators/agricultural laborers) who are members of NRLM-promoted SHGs
- ✓Priority: Marginal/small women farmers, SC/ST women, women in aspirational districts
- ✓Krishi Sakhi training: Women SHG members interested in becoming agriculture extensionists
- ✓In states covered by MKSP implementation — check your state SRLM website for district coverage
Documents Required for MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment
How to Apply for MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment Online?
- 1Join or be part of an existing NRLM SHG in your village
- 2Contact Block/District SRLM office to ask about MKSP coverage in your area
- 3Attend MKSP training camps on sustainable agriculture organized by SRLM
- 4Apply for Krishi Sakhi training through SRLM — 56-day training + ₹33,500 one-time incentive
- 5Access SHG revolving fund for agricultural inputs through your SHG
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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