OUR NATION - OUR SCHEMES
Explore major government schemes that provide financial support, crop insurance, agriculture marketing opportunities, and other assistence to farmer
Here is a quick summary of the top government agricultural schemes in India:
š° Financial Support & Loans
Ā PM-KISAN: Gives ā¹6,000 per year directly to farmers in three instalments.
- Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Provides low-interest, short-term loans for daily farming expenses.
- PM Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana: Offers a ā¹3,000 monthly pension for older farmers (above 60).
š¾ Insurance & Infrastructure
Ā PM Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Provides highly subsidized crop insurance against weather damage and pests.
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): Grants low-interest loans to build warehouses, cold storage, and sorting units.
š§ Water, Soil & Tech
Ā Ā PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana: Subsidizes drip and sprinkler systems to save water (“Per Drop More Crop”).
- Soil Health Card: Gives free soil test reports so farmers know exactly how much fertilizer to use.
- Namo Drone Didi: Trains rural women to use agricultural drones for liquid spraying.
šŖ Selling & Markets
e-NAM: An online portal connecting local mandis so farmers can sell crops nationwide for better prices.
