🌾 Agriculture Government Schemes 2026
24 schemes — eligibility, registration & benefits
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All Agriculture Schemes (24)
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 2025
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year direct income support to all land-holding farmer families across India in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.
PM Fasal Bima Yojana — Crop Insurance Scheme 2025
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides comprehensive financial support to farmers who suffer crop loss due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases at very low premium rates.
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme 2025
Kisan Credit Card provides farmers with flexible and affordable short-term credit for cultivation expenses, post-harvest needs, and allied activities at interest rates as low as 4% per annum.
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana 2026 — ₹3,000/Month Pension for Farmers | maandhan.in
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for small and marginal farmers launched in 2019. Farmers aged 18–40 contribute a small monthly amount (₹55–₹200 depending on entry age) and receive a guaranteed pension of ₹3,000/month after reaching 60 years of age. The Government of India contributes an equal matching amount to the Pension Fund.
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Subsidy for Fishermen | pmmsy.dof.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is the flagship fisheries development scheme launched in 2020 with a budget of ₹20,050 crore. It provides subsidized assistance for aquaculture infrastructure, fishing boats, nets, ice plants, cold storage, and livelihood support to 2.8 crore fishing community members. Subsidy: 40-60% for general category, 60% for SC/ST/Women.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana 2025 — ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Agriculture Mission for 1.7 Crore Farmers | pmddk.gov.in
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) is India's most significant new agriculture scheme launched by PM Modi in October 2025 under Budget 2025-26. The scheme targets 100 low-productivity agricultural districts across India with a ₹1.44 lakh crore investment over 6 years, benefiting 1.7 crore farmers. It integrates 36 existing central agriculture schemes under one umbrella to deliver irrigation, crop insurance, soil health, post-harvest storage, credit access, and market linkage in a convergent manner to each selected district. The scheme prioritises Aspirational Districts and districts with below-national-average agricultural productivity. Key benefits include: pre and post-harvest infrastructure, crop diversification support, natural farming promotion, and farmer income doubling through value-chain linkages.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) 2026 — 35 Kg Subsidised Grain/Month for Poorest Families | nfsa.gov.in
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) is India's targeted food security scheme for the poorest of the poor, launched by PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee in December 2000. Under AAY, identified families (with yellow ration card) receive 35 kg of food grain per month at highly subsidised rates — rice at ₹3/kg and wheat at ₹2/kg (and coarse cereals at ₹1/kg). AAY covers 2.5 crore families nationally — those with no steady income, landless agriculture labourers, marginal farmers, rural artisans, slum dwellers, and the destitute. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013, AAY beneficiaries receive grains free of cost (zero price) as the state and central government absorb the full cost. The yellow AAY ration card is distinct from the Priority Household (PHH) white/pink card.
PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) 2026 — Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop | pmksy.gov.in
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) is India's flagship irrigation scheme launched in 2015 with the motto 'Har Khet Ko Pani, More Crop Per Drop.' The scheme aims to achieve convergence of irrigation investments at field level — providing end-to-end solutions from water source creation to field application. PMKSY has four major components: (1) Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) — completing long-pending irrigation projects; (2) Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP) — ground water development and distribution network; (3) Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) — micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler) with 55% subsidy for small/marginal farmers; (4) Watershed Development. Over 7 crore hectares of agricultural land covered with an outlay of ₹93,068 crore under the current phase.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) 2026 — ₹50,000/Hectare for Organic Farming | pgsindia.net
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is India's flagship organic farming promotion scheme launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. PKVY provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 per hectare over 3 years to farmers adopting organic farming through cluster-based approach. Farmers are organised into clusters of 50 in a contiguous area of 50 hectares, and the cluster receives organic inputs, certification support, and market linkage. The scheme promotes traditional Indian organic farming methods including Rishi Krishi, Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), and Bharat Organic certification. Over 8.89 lakh farmers have been certified organic under PKVY, making India the world's largest organic producer by farmer count.
e-NAM — National Agriculture Market 2026 — Online Mandi for 1.8 Crore Farmers | enam.gov.in
e-NAM (Electronic National Agriculture Market) is India's pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities, launched in 2016 to create a unified national market for farmers. It connects 1,361 APMCs (Mandis) across 23 states/UTs through a single online platform, enabling farmers to sell their produce to buyers across India at transparent, competitive prices without middlemen. Farmers get better price discovery through online bidding, while buyers can purchase from any empanelled mandi remotely. Over 1.8 crore farmers and 2.7 lakh traders are registered. Key features: online quality assaying, electronic payment, logistics integration, and FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation) trading module. The platform handles over ₹3 lakh crore in trade annually.
Soil Health Card Scheme India 2026 — Free Soil Testing & Fertiliser Recommendations for Farmers | soilhealth.dac.gov.in
Soil Health Card (SHC) Scheme is India's flagship soil testing initiative launched by PM Modi in February 2015. Under the scheme, every farmer's agricultural land is tested for 12 soil health parameters including major nutrients (N, P, K), secondary nutrients (S, Ca, Mg), and micro-nutrients (Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Mo) every 3 years. Based on test results, a Soil Health Card is issued — a printed/digital report showing soil nutrient status and crop-specific fertiliser recommendations (how much urea, DAP, potash to use). The scheme has issued over 23 crore soil health cards to date, saving farmers money on excess fertiliser use while improving crop yields by 5-6%. Under Budget 2025-26, the scheme is being expanded with digital soil map creation.
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) 2026 — Free 5 kg Grain/Month to 81 Crore | nfsa.gov.in
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) provides free food grain — 5 kg wheat/rice per person per month — to 81.35 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Launched in April 2020 during COVID-19, made permanent from January 2024 under the NFSA umbrella. No payment required — grain is distributed free through PDS ration shops. Budget: ₹2 lakh crore annually. Managed by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) 2026 — ₹3 Lakh Kisan Credit + Micro Insurance | Fishermen Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) is a new central scheme launched in Budget 2024-25 specifically for the formalization and welfare of fishermen and fish farmers. Key benefits: Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for fishermen — ₹3 lakh credit at 7% (effective 4% with subvention); micro-insurance of ₹2 lakh for boat owners and ₹1 lakh for non-boat fishermen; onboarding on PM FishNet digital platform for identity and market access; and performance grants for fish production. Target: 4 crore fishermen and 7.5 lakh fish farmers. Part of PM Matsya Sampada Yojana ecosystem.
Atal Bhujal Yojana 2026 — Community Groundwater Management | ₹6,000 Crore | 7 States
Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal) is a Rs.6,000 crore World Bank-supported groundwater management scheme covering 8,774 water-stressed gram panchayats across 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme promotes community-led groundwater management through Gram Panchayat Water Security Plans (WSPs), real-time monitoring, and performance-based incentives. Farmers are encouraged to adopt micro-irrigation, crop diversification, and water-use efficiency measures. 50% World Bank loan, 50% central government funding. 2021–2026 implementation.
NMEO-Oilseeds 2026 — ₹10,103 Crore Edible Oils Self-Reliance Mission | Farmer Subsidy + Seeds
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) is the central government's ₹10,103 crore mission approved in September 2024 to achieve self-reliance (Atmanirbhar) in edible oils. India currently imports 56% of its edible oils (over Rs 1.4 lakh crore worth annually). NMEO-Oilseeds targets boosting domestic oilseed production from 39 million tonnes (2022-23) to 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31, increasing area under oilseeds by 40 lakh hectares. Key crops: groundnut, mustard, soybean, sunflower, sesame, niger, linseed, safflower, castor. Farmers get high-yield seeds, training, mechanization subsidy, and bonus on MSP. Implementation: 2024-25 to 2030-31.
PM PRANAM Scheme 2026 — Reduce Chemical Fertilizer + Promote Bio-Fertilizers | State Incentive Programme
PM PRANAM (Pradhan Mantri PRogramme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) is a Cabinet-approved (June 2023) state-incentive scheme to reduce chemical fertilizer use and promote bio-fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and natural farming. PM PRANAM has NO separate budget — it works by giving 50% of the SAVINGS in fertilizer subsidy back to states as a grant, when those states successfully reduce their urea/DAP/MOP consumption. Of this 50%, states must use 70% for fertilizer-related infrastructure (storage, bio-fertilizer units, soil testing labs) and 30% as direct rewards to farmers, FPOs, panchayats, and SHGs adopting alternate fertilizers. This rewards states for sustainable agriculture without burdening the central exchequer.
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme 2026 — DAP/MOP/Complex Fertilizer Subsidy for Farmers
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) is the central government scheme that provides subsidy on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers — DAP, MOP, complex fertilizers (NPK), and 23+ other nutrient-based fertilizers (except urea which is under a separate subsidy regime). NBS subsidy is fixed PER NUTRIENT (N, P, K, S) on an annual basis by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Fertilizer companies sell at MRP fixed by the government and claim NBS subsidy from the centre. This scheme keeps fertilizers affordable for farmers — India's total fertilizer subsidy bill is Rs 1.8+ lakh crore/year (urea + NBS combined). NBS is run by the Department of Fertilizers, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
PMMSY RAS & Biofloc Fish Farming 2026 — 40-60% Subsidy on High-Density Fish Production | Aquaculture Scheme
Under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) and Biofloc Fish Farming components provide 40% subsidy to general category and 60% subsidy to women/SC/ST/Northeast farmers on setting up high-density indoor fish farms. RAS is a sophisticated indoor fish farming technology where water is filtered and recirculated, allowing year-round production with minimal water use. Biofloc is a low-cost variant where microbial biomass in the tank itself filters waste. PMMSY subsidy: Up to Rs 25 lakh per RAS unit (12 tanks) and Rs 4 lakh per medium biofloc unit (7 tanks). Boosts inland fish production, reduces water/land requirement, and provides high returns (Rs 5–8 lakh annually per unit).
Operation Greens (TOP) 2026 — 50% Subsidy on Tomato, Onion, Potato Storage & Transport | Farmer Scheme
Operation Greens (TOP — Tomato, Onion, Potato) is a Government of India scheme launched November 2018 to stabilise prices of perishable vegetables and protect farmers from distress sales. Two main components: (1) Price stabilisation of TOP crops with Government intervention during oversupply/scarcity; (2) 50% subsidy on transportation and storage costs to FPOs, cooperatives, processors, exporters. Extended to all fruits & vegetables (TOP to TOTAL) in 2020-21. Implemented by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). Outlay: ₹500 crore.
PM-AASHA 2026 — Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan | MSP Procurement for Farmers | agricoop.nic.in
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is the central scheme to ensure farmers get the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their pulses, oilseeds, and copra. Approved September 2018. Three components: (1) PSS (Price Support Scheme) — direct MSP procurement by central agencies; (2) PDPS (Price Deficiency Payment Scheme) — DBT for price gap; (3) PPSS (Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme) — pilot with private players. Implementation by NAFED, FCI, SFAC. Covers 23+ crops at notified MSP. Continued and enhanced for 2024-26 cycle with ₹35,000 crore outlay.
PM-KUSUM Solar Pump Scheme 2026 — 60% Subsidy on Solar Pumps for Farmers | pmkusum.mnre.gov.in
PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) that gives farmers up to 60% central + state subsidy on solar-powered irrigation pumps (2HP to 10HP). Launched in 2019, the scheme has three components: Component A — 10,000 MW of decentralised solar plants on barren/cultivable land; Component B — standalone solar-powered agriculture pumps (target: 20 lakh pumps); Component C — solarisation of grid-connected agriculture pumps (target: 15 lakh pumps). Farmers pay only 10% of the cost; 30% central subsidy + 30% state subsidy + 30% CFA from MNRE. States like Maharashtra (Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Pump), Rajasthan, UP, MP have active portals. Budget: ₹34,422 crore. Total target: 30.8 lakh solar pumps by 2026.
SMAM — Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization 2026 — 40-80% Subsidy on Tractors & Farm Machinery | agrimachinery.nic.in
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) is a central government scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that provides 40% to 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery and equipment to farmers — including tractors, power tillers, rotavators, seed drills, threshers, harvesters, sprayers, drones, and more. SC/ST, women, and small/marginal farmers get higher subsidy (50-80%). General farmers get 40-50% subsidy. Maximum subsidy amount varies by machine type and state. The scheme also supports Custom Hiring Centres (CHC) — farmers can start a CHC (farm machinery rental service) with 40% subsidy up to ₹10 lakh per CHC. Farm Machinery Bank (FMB) scheme provides ₹10 lakh per group for SHG/FPO. State-level portals process applications. Application through agrimachinery.nic.in or state agriculture portal. Budget: ₹3,250 crore (2021-26). Target: 5 lakh CHC + 50,000 FMB.
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) 2026 — Seed, Fertilizer & Technology Subsidy for Farmers | nfsm.gov.in
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched in 2007 to increase production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds through area expansion and productivity enhancement measures. NFSM provides subsidised seeds, micronutrients, soil amendment, farm machinery (seed drills, rotavators, zero-till machines), demonstration plots, and training to farmers in targeted districts. Five sub-missions: NFSM-Rice, NFSM-Wheat, NFSM-Pulses, NFSM-Coarse Cereals, NFSM-Commercial Crops. Beneficiaries: small and marginal farmers in 638 targeted districts. Seed subsidy: 50% of seed cost for certified seeds. Farm machinery: 50% subsidy (similar to SMAM). Soil health improvement: free lime/gypsum. Micro-irrigation support. Budget: ₹7,700 crore (2021-26). Target: Rice +25 MT, Wheat +8 MT, Pulses +4 MT.
MIDH — Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture 2026 — 40-90% Subsidy for Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Farming | nhb.gov.in
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that covers development of horticulture — fruits, vegetables, flowers, roots and tubers, mushrooms, spices, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, and bamboo. MIDH provides 40% to 90% subsidy for area expansion, nursery establishment, protected cultivation (greenhouse/polyhouse), post-harvest management, cold chain infrastructure, market linkage, and mechanisation. Key components: National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for states; Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States (HMNEH); National Horticulture Board (NHB) for commercial horticulture. Polyhouse subsidy: up to ₹935/sqm (50% of cost). Drip/sprinkler irrigation: 40-50% subsidy. Cold storage: 35-50% subsidy. Over 25 lakh farmers benefit annually. Budget: ₹10,000 crore (2021-26).
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About Agriculture Schemes in India
The Government of India runs several welfare schemes under the agriculture category to support citizens across all states. These schemes provide financial assistance, subsidies, training, and other benefits to eligible beneficiaries. All residents of India can apply for central government agriculture schemes by meeting the required eligibility criteria and submitting the necessary documents.
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