Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA) — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojana 2026 � Climate-Smart Farming, 100% Subsidy Maharashtra |
| State | Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) |
| Launched By | Government of Maharashtra |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | 75�100% subsidy on drip/sprinkler, fruit plantation, soil health, water conservation � 25+ interventions |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | 5,142+ villages, 16 districts |
| Last Verified | 1 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://dbt.mahapocra.gov.in |
What is Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA)?
Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Yojana (POCRA � Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture) is a World Bank-funded Maharashtra scheme covering 5,142+ villages in 16 drought-prone districts. It provides 75�100% subsidy on drip/sprinkler irrigation, fruit plantation, soil health, agro-met advisory, and water conservation interventions.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 75�100% subsidy on drip/sprinkler, fruit plantation, soil health, water conservation � 25+ interventions. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Government of Maharashtra.
नानाजी देशमुख कृषि संजीवनी योजना (POCRA) महाराष्ट्र के 16 सूखा प्रभावित जिलों में 5,142 गांवों में जलवायु-स्मार्त खेती के लिए 75�100% अनुदान देती है।
ड्रिप/स्प्रिंकलर, फल बागवानी, मृदा स्वास्थ्य पर 75�100% सब्सिडी � 25+ घटक
नानाजी देशमुख कृषि संजीवनी प्रकल्प (POCRA) हा महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जागतिक बँकेच्या सहाय्याने राबविण्यात येणारा हवामान-स्थायी शेती प्रकल्प आहे. महाराष्ट्रातील 16 दुष्काळग्रस्त जिल्ह्यांतील 5,142+ गावांमध्ये हा प्रकल्प राबविला जातो. ठिबक/तुषार सिंचन, फळबाग लागवड, मृदा आरोग्य, पाणी बचत, हवामान सेवा, शेळीपालन यांसह 25 पेक्षा जास्त घटकांवर 75�100% अनुदान दिले जाते. dbt.mahapocra.gov.in वर DBT द्वारे थेट शेतकऱ्यांच्या आधार लिंक बँक खात्यात अनुदान जमा केले जाते.
📌 फायदा: ठिबक/तुषार सिंचन, फळबाग, मृदा आरोग्यावर ७५�१००% अनुदान � २५+ घटक
पात्रता:
16 जिल्ह्यांतील 5,142+ POCRA गावांतील शेतकरी. लहान व अल्पभूधारक शेतकऱ्यांना प्राधान्य.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
dbt.mahapocra.gov.in वर गाव समाविष्ट आहे का ते तपासा. आधार नंबरने नोंदणी करा, घटक निवडा, ७/१२ व बँक पासबुक अपलोड करा. कृषि तंत्रज्ञान व्यवस्थापक (ATM) प्रत्यक्ष पडताळणी करेल.
Benefits of Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA)
✅ 75�100% subsidy on drip/sprinkler, fruit plantation, soil health, water conservation � 25+ interventions
ड्रिप/स्प्रिंकलर, फल बागवानी, मृदा स्वास्थ्य पर 75�100% सब्सिडी � 25+ घटक
Who is Eligible for Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA)?
- ✓ Farmer in one of the 5,142+ selected POCRA villages across 16 districts
- ✓ Districts covered: Amravati, Akola, Washim, Buldhana, Yavatmal, Nanded, Hingoli, Parbhani, Jalna, Aurangabad, Osmanabad, Latur, Solapur, Satara, Beed, Nashik
- ✓ Small and marginal farmers � priority beneficiaries
- ✓ Landless agricultural labourers also eligible for select interventions (goat rearing)
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory (DBT)
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Documents Required for Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA)
How to Apply for Krishi Sanjivani (POCRA) Online?
- 1Check if your village is covered � visit dbt.mahapocra.gov.in and search your village
- 2Register on the POCRA DBT portal with Aadhaar number
- 3Select the intervention you need (drip irrigation / fruit plantation / soil health etc.)
- 4Submit application with 7/12, Aadhaar, bank passbook
- 5POCRA field officer (Agriculture Technology Manager) will do physical verification
- 6After approval, implement the intervention with empanelled vendor
- 7Post-implementation verification → subsidy amount DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account
Official Government Portal — Maharashtra
Apply directly on the official Maharashtra government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at dbt.mahapocra.gov.in (POCRA DBT Portal)- 1Visit dbt.mahapocra.gov.in
- 2Login with Aadhaar number
- 3Go to 'My Applications' to check status of subsidy and physical verification
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