Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Celebrating 75 years of India's independence.
Government Schemes
Learn about government initiatives for farmers and the agricultural sector.
Namo Shetkari Maha Samman Nidhi Yojana
Namo Shetkari
Provides an additional amount of ₹6000 per year to the farmers in Maharashtra, over and above the ₹6000 provided by the Central Government under the PM-KISAN scheme.
Key Details:
- Additional financial assistance of ₹6000 per farmer per yearBoosts farm investment through income support
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal)
Atal Jal
A central sector scheme for participatory groundwater management and sustainable water use practices.
Key Details:
- Improvement in water use efficiencyPromoting community-led water security plansStrengthening groundwater monitoring networks
PM-KUSUM Scheme
PM-KUSUM
Promoting installation of solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable energy plants to ensure energy security for farmers.
Key Details:
- Reduced dependency on dieselAdditional source of income for farmersEnvironment-friendly irrigation
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
PMFBY
Provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in the event of crop failure as a result of natural calamities, pests & diseases.
Key Details:
- Comprehensive insurance cover against crop lossStabilizing the income of farmersEncouraging farmers to adopt innovative practices
Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
KCC
Provides adequate and timely credit support to farmers for their cultivation and other contingent needs through a simple and easy process.
Key Details:
- Flexible and simple credit facilityLow interest ratesCoverage for post-harvest expenses
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
SMAM
Increases the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is low.
Key Details:
- Subsidy for purchase of modern farm equipmentPromoting custom hiring centersMaking mechanization accessible to small farmers
