🌾 Top 10 Government Schemes for Farmers in India
Farming is the backbone of India’s economy, and the government has introduced several schemes to support farmers, boost income, and improve agricultural productivity. Here’s a list of the top 10 schemes every farmer should know about:1️⃣ PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan)
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- Purpose: Provides financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers.
- Benefit: Helps cover agricultural expenses and supports farmers’ livelihoods.
- Purpose: Crop insurance scheme to protect farmers against crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases.
- Benefit: Offers financial security and reduces the risk of crop failure.
- Purpose: Provides farmers with a soil health card detailing soil nutrient status and fertilizer recommendations.
- Benefit: Helps improve crop yield and soil fertility.
- Purpose: Provides farmers easy access to short-term credit for agricultural needs.
- Benefit: Low-interest loans for seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and other inputs.
- Purpose: Online trading platform for agricultural commodities.
- Benefit: Ensures better prices and transparency in selling crops.
- Purpose: Focused on irrigation and water management.
- Benefit: Increases farm productivity and ensures efficient water usage.
- Purpose: Provides funding for agricultural development projects at state level.
- Benefit: Encourages modern techniques and crop diversification.
- Purpose: Aims to increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse cereals.
- Benefit: Helps in self-sufficiency in food grains.
- Purpose: Focused on fisheries sector development.
- Benefit: Enhances fish production and income for fisherfolk.
- Purpose: Promotes organic farming practices.
- Benefit: Reduces chemical usage, improves soil health, and fetches premium prices for organic produce.
Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any agency, organization, employer, or company. All information provided is for general informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained herein. Readers are advised to verify facts and seek professional advice where necessary. Any reliance placed on such information is strictly at the reader’s own risk.