Government Schemes for Farmers (2026)
14 schemes · central & state · official links
Data last verified against official sources:
These are the government schemes tracked on Nagarik that farmers can use: income support, crop insurance, irrigation, solar pumps, price support and fisheries. 10 are central schemes that apply across India and 4 are run by state governments. Each scheme links to its own page with eligibility, status and the official website. Apply only on official government portals; you do not need an agent.
Central government schemes
| Scheme | Run by | What it offers | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM KISAN Samman Nidhi | Government of India | Direct income support of ₹6,000 per year (in three ₹2,000 instalments) to landholder farmer families. | pmkisan.gov.in ↗ |
| Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) | Government of India | Crop insurance scheme covering farmers against yield losses from natural calamities, pests and diseases. | pmfby.gov.in ↗ |
| Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) | Government of India | Irrigation scheme to expand farm water coverage ("Har Khet Ko Pani") and improve water-use efficiency through micro-irrigation ("Per Drop More Crop"). | pmksy.gov.in ↗ |
| PM-KUSUM (Solar Pumps for Farmers) | Government of India | Supports farmers to install standalone solar pumps, solarise existing grid-connected pumps, and set up small solar plants on farmland. | pmkusum.mnre.gov.in ↗ |
| Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) | Government of India | Central funding to states for agriculture and allied-sector projects chosen under their own agriculture plans, including an agri-startup support component. | rkvy.da.gov.in ↗ |
| Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) | Government of India | Horticulture development scheme covering fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers, bamboo and coconut. | midh.gov.in ↗ |
| Namo Drone Didi | Government of India | Central sector scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare that funds drones for women self-help groups (SHGs), which then rent out spraying services for fertiliser and pesticide to farmers. | namodronedidi.da.gov.in ↗ |
| PM Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) | Government of India | Umbrella scheme comprising Price Support Scheme, Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, and Private Procurement & Stockist Scheme to ensure farmers receive MSP for their crops. | agriwelfare.gov.in ↗ |
| National Livestock Mission | Government of India | Skilling, entrepreneurship, and breed improvement in animal husbandry. | dahd.gov.in ↗ |
| PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) | Government of India | Comprehensive scheme for fisheries development covering infrastructure (fishing harbours, cold chains), fish production, export quality enhancement, and fishers' welfare. | pmmsy.dof.gov.in ↗ |
State government schemes
| Scheme | Run by | What it offers | Official link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krishak Bandhu | West Bengal | West Bengal Agriculture Department scheme that pays farmers up to ₹10,000 a year in two seasonal (Kharif and Rabi) instalments, pro rata for holdings under one acre, with a minimum of ₹4,000. | krishakbandhu.wb.gov.in ↗ |
| Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana | Madhya Pradesh | Price-deficit payment to registered farmers who sell notified crops in state mandis: the gap between MSP and the declared model price is paid to their bank accounts. | mpmandiboard.in ↗ |
| Rythu Bharosa (Enhanced) | Telangana | Annual investment support for farmer families in Telangana. | rythubharosa.telangana.gov.in ↗ |
| CM-Kisan Yojana | Odisha | Odisha state income support for small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural households, paid in addition to PM-KISAN. | cmkisan.odisha.gov.in ↗ |
Schemes for others
Frequently asked questions
Which government schemes are there for farmers in India?
Schemes tracked on Nagarik include PM KISAN Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), PM-KUSUM (Solar Pumps for Farmers), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Namo Drone Didi and PM Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).
Which central government schemes are for farmers?
Central schemes include PM KISAN Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), PM-KUSUM (Solar Pumps for Farmers), Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), Namo Drone Didi and PM Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA).
Where can I apply?
Apply only on the official portal of each scheme. For example: PM KISAN Samman Nidhi (pmkisan.gov.in); Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (pmfby.gov.in); PM-KUSUM (Solar Pumps for Farmers) (pmkusum.mnre.gov.in); PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) (pmmsy.dof.gov.in).