Government schemes for farmers in India — complete list (2026)

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	+	metatag-keywords=(farmer schemes india, pm kisan, fasal bima, kcc, e-nam, agriculture scheme india, kisan yojana)
	+	metatag-description=(Complete list of central + state schemes for farmers. PM-KISAN, KCC, Fasal Bima, e-NAM, MSP, soil health, irrigation, mechanisation. With portals + helplines.)
	+	}}

	+	====== Government schemes for farmers in India — complete list (2026) ======
	+
	+	{{:social:auto:audience-farmers.png?direct&1200 \|Government schemes for farmers in India — complete list (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
	+
	+	<WRAP info>
	+	Quick answer: Indian farmers have 50+ central schemes spanning income support (PM-KISAN Rs 6,000/yr), crop insurance (PMFBY at 1.5-5% premium), credit (KCC at 4% effective), markets (e-NAM unified portal), price support (MSP for 23 crops), inputs (subsidised seed/fertiliser), mechanisation (50% subsidy on equipment), irrigation (PMKSY drip+sprinkler), soil health (free soil card every 2 years). Plus state-specific top-ups. All DBT — Aadhaar + bank in own name mandatory.
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Who is eligible =====
	+	Landholding Indian farmer (cultivator). Tenant farmers eligible for some schemes (state-specific). Excluded: govt employees, IT taxpayers, large landholders.
	+
	+	===== Top 12 schemes =====
	+
	+	==== 1. PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi ====
	+	Rs 6,000/year (3 instalments of Rs 2,000) to landholder farmer family. Self-registration at pmkisan.gov.in.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: PM-KISAN portal
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pmkisan.gov.in\|https://pmkisan.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 2. Kisan Credit Card (KCC) ====
	+	Crop loan up to Rs 3L at 4% effective interest. Pre-approved by bank. Animal husbandry + fishery covered.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Any bank
	+	* Official portal: [[https://www.pmkisan.gov.in/kcc.aspx\|https://www.pmkisan.gov.in/kcc.aspx]]
	+
	+	==== 3. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) ====
	+	Crop insurance at 1.5% (rabi) / 2% (kharif) / 5% (commercial) premium of sum insured. Govt pays balance. Apply via bank/CSC.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: PMFBY portal
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pmfby.gov.in\|https://pmfby.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 4. e-NAM (Electronic National Agri Market) ====
	+	Online market for agri produce — 1,200+ mandis integrated. Better price discovery. Register as farmer.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: e-NAM portal
	+	* Official portal: [[https://www.enam.gov.in\|https://www.enam.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 5. Soil Health Card ====
	+	Free soil testing + nutrient recommendations. Issued every 2 years. Apply at Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK).
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Soil Health Card portal
	+	* Official portal: [[https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in\|https://soilhealth.dac.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 6. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) ====
	+	50-90% subsidy on drip + sprinkler irrigation. Per-Drop-More-Crop component. Apply at KVK / horticulture office.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: PMKSY portal
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pmksy.gov.in\|https://pmksy.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 7. Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) ====
	+	40-80% subsidy on tractors, cultivators, threshers, harvesters. Custom Hiring Centres also subsidised.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: State Agriculture Dept
	+	* Official portal: [[https://agrimachinery.nic.in\|https://agrimachinery.nic.in]]
	+
	+	==== 8. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) ====
	+	Organic farming clusters — Rs 50,000/ha subsidy over 3 years. PGS certification.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: State Agriculture Dept
	+	* Official portal: [[https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in\|https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 9. National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm ====
	+	Subsidy for oil palm cultivation in 15 states. Up to Rs 29,000/ha planting + maintenance.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: State Agriculture Dept
	+	* Official portal: [[https://nmeoop.dac.gov.in\|https://nmeoop.dac.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 10. Pashu Kisan Credit Card ====
	+	Loan for animal husbandry — buffalo Rs 60,000, cow Rs 40,000, goat Rs 4,000 each. 4% effective.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Banks
	+	* Official portal: [[https://nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/2906180849Animal-Husbandry-Infrastructure-Development-Fund.pdf\|https://nabard.org/auth/writereaddata/tender/2906180849Animal-Husbandry-Infrastructure-Development-Fund.pdf]]
	+
	+	==== 11. PM Mat Vaya Vandana (Fisher Pension) ====
	+	Pension scheme for fishermen 60+. State + central. Apply via Fisheries Dept.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: Fisheries Dept
	+	* Official portal: [[https://dof.gov.in\|https://dof.gov.in]]
	+
	+	==== 12. Krishi Sakhi (Para Extension Worker) ====
	+	Trained women village agri-coaches for advisory. Linked to MGNREGA.
	+
	+	* Where to apply: KVK / state extension
	+	* Official portal: [[https://krishisakhi.gov.in\|https://krishisakhi.gov.in]]
	+
	+	===== How to apply (general process) =====
	+	Each scheme has portal; common: Aadhaar + bank account + land record (Bhulekh) + KCC. KVK / Block Agriculture Office is one-stop offline.
	+
	+	===== Helplines =====
	+	* Kisan Call Centre 1800-180-1551 — multilingual
	+	* KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) — district-level
	+	* State Agriculture Helpline — varies
	+
	+	===== Common issues + how to handle =====
	+	* Bhulekh land record name ≠ Aadhaar — update either to match.
	+	* KCC limit not utilised — re-apply with higher cropping plan.
	+	* PMFBY claim rejected — %%SoNA%% (State of Notified Area) issue. Appeal to DLMC (District Level Monitoring Committee).
	+	* PM-KISAN excluded category — IT taxpayer / govt employee. Check before applying.
	+
	+	===== If a scheme is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
	+
	+	Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
	+
	+	<code>
	+	1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
	+	2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
	+	3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
	+	4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
	+	5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
	+	</code>
	+
	+	Auto-fill the PIO + your case: [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
	+
	+	===== Frequently asked questions =====
	+	==== Tenant farmer — eligible for PM-KISAN? ====
	+	No — only landholders. State schemes (e.g., Kerala Karshaka Pension) cover tenants.
	+
	+	==== PMFBY claim takes how long? ====
	+	Statutory 60 days from yield assessment. Most claims credited 90-180 days. RTI for delays.
	+
	+	==== KCC limit too low — increase? ====
	+	Re-apply with higher cropping pattern + scale-of-finance. Bank may double on regular repayment.
	+
	+	==== e-NAM benefit over local mandi? ====
	+	Better price discovery — 1,200+ mandis competing. But quality grading mandatory.
	+
	+	==== PM-KISAN delayed > 4 months. Fix? ====
	+	File RTI to Block Agri Officer + State Nodal. Use [[:rti-for-pmkisan-installment\|PM-KISAN RTI generator]].
	+
	+	===== Summary + what to do next =====
	+
	+	<WRAP center round tip 90%>
	+	Bottom line: 12 central + state schemes available. Aadhaar + bank account in own name + community/income certificate (if applicable) is the gateway. If a scheme is delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI.
	+
	+	* Browse all 10 audience hubs: [[:audience:start\|All audience hubs]]
	+	* How to apply step-by-step: [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 application guides]]
	+	* Track applications: [[:check-status:start\|25 status-check guides]]
	+	* If stuck — RTI Drafter: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-application-generator\|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
	+	* Talk to other citizens: [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI community]]
	+	</WRAP>
	+
	+	===== Related reading =====
	+	* [[:how-to-apply:start\|25 how-to-apply guides]]
	+	* [[:rejection-recovery:start\|15 rejection-recovery guides]]
	+	* [[:documents:start\|30 documents-required checklists]]
	+	* [[:citizen-rti-playbook\|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
	+
	+	===== Sources =====
	+	* Each scheme's official portal (linked above).
	+	* Ministry budget documents + scheme operational guidelines.
	+	* Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html\|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
	+
	+	//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
	+
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