Government Schemes for Farmers

Explore various government schemes and subsidies available for farmers in India. These schemes aim to provide financial assistance, insurance coverage, and other benefits to support agricultural activities.

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Subsidy
Income support of ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments to all land holding farmer families.
Last Date: 30 June 2025

Benefits: ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Loan
Provides farmers with affordable credit for their agricultural needs.
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Credit limit up to ₹3 lakh with interest subvention of 2% and additional 3% for timely repayment.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Insurance
Crop insurance scheme to provide financial support to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities.
Last Date: 15 July 2025

Benefits: Comprehensive risk coverage for pre-sowing to post-harvest losses due to natural calamities.

Soil Health Card Scheme
Subsidy
Provides information on soil health and recommends appropriate dosage of nutrients for improving soil health and fertility.
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Free soil testing and recommendations for nutrients and fertilizers.

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
Subsidy
Promotes sustainable agriculture through water use efficiency, nutrient management, and livelihood diversification.
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Financial assistance for adopting sustainable farming practices, micro-irrigation, and organic farming.

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
Loan
Financing facility for investment in agriculture infrastructure projects at farm-gate and aggregation points.
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Loans with interest subvention of 3% per annum up to ₹2 crore, credit guarantee coverage for loans up to ₹2 crore.

PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Subsidy
Ensures access to means of irrigation to all agricultural farms to produce "per drop more crop".
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Subsidy up to 55% for small and marginal farmers and 45% for other farmers for micro-irrigation systems.

National Livestock Mission
Subsidy
Sustainable development of the livestock sector, focusing on improving availability of quality feed and fodder.
Last Date: Ongoing

Benefits: Financial assistance for entrepreneurship development, skill development, and infrastructure for livestock farming.