About this farmer scheme
Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Department provides 50% subsidy on certified seeds, bio-fertilizers, farm tools, and irrigation equipment to APST farmers. The state also participates in PMFBY crop insurance. A state-specific Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) component gives ₹5,000–₹10,000 annual support to small farmers for crop intensification. Key crops in Arunachal: rice, maize, millet, orange, kiwi, apple, ginger, large cardamom, and vegetables. Organic and natural farming is the dominant practice.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Input Subsidy & PMFBY 2026 — 50% Subsidy + Crop Insurance for APST Farmers |
| State | Arunachal Pradesh (अरुणाचल प्रदेश) |
| Launched By | Government of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Launch Year | 2015 |
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on seeds, tools, and bio-inputs + PMFBY crop insurance + ₹5,000–₹10,000 RKVY annual support for Arunachal APST farmers |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 8 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://agri.arunachal.gov.in |
Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Department provides 50% subsidy on certified seeds, bio-fertilizers, farm tools, and irrigation equipment to APST farmers. PMFBY crop insurance covers crop losses. RKVY gives ₹5,000–₹10,000/year for crop intensification. Key crops: rice, maize, orange, kiwi, apple, ginger, large cardamom, vegetables.
📌 फायदा: 50% subsidy on seeds/tools/bio-inputs + PMFBY crop insurance + ₹5,000–₹10,000/year RKVY support for APST farmers
पात्रता:
Permanent Arunachal resident farmer (APST/PRC holder), active agricultural land under cultivation, registered with District Agriculture Department. Priority to small and marginal tribal farmers.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Register with District Agriculture Department. Apply at agri.arunachal.gov.in or nearest Agriculture Development Officer (ADO) office. Submit APST certificate, land cultivation proof, Aadhaar, and Aadhaar-linked bank passbook.
What farmers receive
✅ 50% subsidy on seeds, tools, and bio-inputs + PMFBY crop insurance + ₹5,000–₹10,000 RKVY annual support for Arunachal APST farmers
Which farmers qualify
- ✓ Permanent Arunachal Pradesh resident farmer (APST / PRC holder)
- ✓ Active agricultural land under cultivation
- ✓ Registered with District Agriculture Department
- ✓ Priority to small and marginal tribal farmers
- ✓ Not defaulting on previous agricultural loan
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Open agri.arunachal.gov.in and locate the registration or apply option
- 2Authenticate with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number (OTP verification)
- 3Complete the application form carefully — personal, bank and address details
- 4Upload scans of Aadhaar Card, Arunachal PRC / APST Certificate, Land cultivation proof (Village Council / Circle Officer cert)
- 5Cross-check every entry, then submit and save the reference number
- 6Track the application from the portal's status section while it is verified
Official Government Portal — Arunachal Pradesh
The single official window for this scheme is agri.arunachal.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 Apply at agri.arunachal.gov.in