What is PM PRANAM Scheme?
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.
PM PRANAM Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PM PRANAM Scheme 2026 — Reduce Chemical Fertilizer + Promote Bio-Fertilizers | State Incentive Programme |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Benefit | 50% of fertilizer subsidy savings returned to state as grant — 70% for bio-fertilizer infrastructure + 30% as direct rewards to farmers adopting natural/organic farming |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 15 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://fert.nic.in |
Benefits of PM PRANAM Scheme
50% of fertilizer subsidy savings returned to state as grant — 70% for bio-fertilizer infrastructure + 30% as direct rewards to farmers adopting natural/organic farming
Who is Eligible for PM PRANAM Scheme?
- ✓All states (incentive paid to state governments based on chemical fertilizer reduction)
- ✓Farmers participating in state-led natural farming and bio-fertilizer adoption programmes are downstream beneficiaries
- ✓FPOs, panchayats, and SHGs promoting alternate fertilizers eligible for state-disbursed rewards
Documents Required for PM PRANAM Scheme
How to Apply for PM PRANAM Scheme Online?
- 1There is no direct individual application — PM PRANAM pays state governments, not citizens.
- 2States earn a grant equal to 50% of the fertilizer subsidy they save by cutting urea/DAP/MOP use.
- 3Farmers become eligible benefits by enrolling in their state's natural/organic farming and bio-fertilizer adoption programmes.
- 4Soil health card and bio-fertilizer purchase records help states track and verify farmer participation.
- 5States must spend 70% of the grant on bio-fertilizer infrastructure like storage units and soil testing labs.
- 6The remaining 30% is paid out by the state as direct rewards to farmers, FPOs, panchayats, and SHGs.
- 7Track state-wise implementation reports and fertilizer subsidy savings data via fert.nic.in.
Official Government Portal
The single official window for this scheme is fert.nic.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗Apply on fert.nic.in