CentralMinistry of Rural Development
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
Legal guarantee of 100 days of wage employment per year for rural households.
Employment & JobsSocial Welfare
Agriculture & Farming Schemes in India
Income support, crop insurance, and farmer welfare. Explore 3 government schemes for agriculture & farming with eligibility, benefits, and the official source for each.
3 scheme(s) in this category
StateGovernment of Maharashtra (Energy / Agriculture)
Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Yojana (Maharashtra)
Subsidy for solar agricultural pumps for farmers in Maharashtra.
Agriculture & FarmingEntrepreneurship
CentralMinistry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
₹6,000 per year direct income support to eligible landholding farmer families, paid in three instalments.
Agriculture & FarmingFinancial Inclusion
Frequently asked
Questions about agriculture & farming schemes
Who is eligible for government agriculture schemes like PM-KISAN?
Most central agriculture schemes target landholding or small and marginal farmers; PM-KISAN covers eligible farmer families identified from state land records. Eligibility and benefits vary — confirm on the official source linked per scheme.
What documents are needed for farmer schemes?
Typically land records, a bank account, and Aadhaar; some schemes need eKYC. See each scheme's official portal for the exact list of documents.
Is there a crop insurance scheme for farmers?
Yes — Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana offers subsidised crop insurance for kharif, rabi, and horticulture crops. Check eligibility and premium details on the official source.