{"id":3446,"date":"2023-03-02T08:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T03:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/?p=3446"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:34:51","slug":"important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Government Schemes for Agriculture in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Introduction\" >Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Need_for_Government_Schemes_for_Agriculture_in_India\" >Need for Government Schemes for Agriculture in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Important_government_schemes_in_the_agricultural_sector_in_India\" >Important government schemes in the agricultural sector in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Pradhan_Mantri_Krishi_Sinchai_Yojana_PMKSY\" >Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Paramparagat_Krishi_Vikas_Yojana_PKVY\" >Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Pradhan_Mantri_Fasal_Bima_Yojana_PMFBY\" >Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Gramin_Bhandaran_Yojana\" >Gramin Bhandaran Yojana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Maan-Dhan_Yojana_PM-KMY\" >Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#PM_Kisan_Samman_Nidhi_Yojana\" >PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Micro_Irrigation_Fund_scheme\" >Micro Irrigation Fund scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#E-NAM\" >E-NAM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Kisan_Credit_Card_KCC\" >Kisan Credit Card (KCC)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#National_Mission_for_Sustainable_Agriculture_NMSA\" >National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/important-government-schemes-for-agriculture-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Introduction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Agriculture plays a vital part in building the economy of any country. The government initiates many government schemes for agriculture in India to support farmers and maximize farm output while generating employment in the agriculture sector. These schemes aim to develop innovative services that increase the employment rate and enhance agricultural output.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Government_Schemes_for_Agriculture_in_India\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Need for Government Schemes for Agriculture in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The schemes introduced by the government intend to provide better livelihood and welfare for its citizens. The majority of the population in India is working in agriculture and its allied sectors. Thus, it&#8217;s an essential practice in agricultural countries like India. Many government schemes are also running to promote\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216;<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rainwater Harvesting in India.&#8217; Read further to know more about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schemes related to organic farming aim to promote sustainable livelihood and agriculture. Because organic farming is the demand of the time, the government has initiated some agricultural schemes specifically promoting organic farming practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_government_schemes_in_the_agricultural_sector_in_India\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Important government schemes in the agricultural sector in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some essential government schemes initiated in India to promote farming. Moreover, the schemes aim to help the farmers in agricultural-related areas such as irrigation, providing capital and loans so they can conduct these activities efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_Krishi_Sinchai_Yojana_PMKSY\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is a scheme initiated by the government to ensure the conservation and management of water in the agricultural sector. Moreover, it aims to Improve water use efficiency and provide end-to-end solutions for irrigation, field applications, and activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paramparagat_Krishi_Vikas_Yojana_PKVY\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This initiative started in 2015 to promote organic farming in India. In this scheme, farmers form clusters and groups to take organic farming methods across large areas of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_Fasal_Bima_Yojana_PMFBY\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is a government-sponsored crop insurance scheme for farmers. It provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gramin_Bhandaran_Yojana\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gramin Bhandaran Yojana<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This is a scheme to meet the requirements of storage of farming produce. The scheme aims to provide allied scientific storage capacity in rural areas. In addition, it also includes standardization and quality control to improve marketability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Maan-Dhan_Yojana_PM-KMY\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is a welfare scheme for small and marginal farmers. The scheme provides monthly income to farmers above the age of 60 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Samman_Nidhi_Yojana\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The scheme provides income support to all land-holding <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/\">Indian farmers<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0This scheme aims to transfer an annual income to farmers&#8217; accounts to help them meet agricultural expenses such as buying farm equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Micro_Irrigation_Fund_scheme\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Micro Irrigation Fund scheme<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most farmers depend on rainwater for irrigation; this scheme is to make them self-reliant for their irrigation needs. The government expands the coverage of irrigation facilities under this scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"E-NAM\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">E-NAM<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is an electronic marketing portal to promote uniformity among agriculture markets. It&#8217;s a scheme to eliminate the role of intermediaries in markets to offer competitive prices to farmers for their produce.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kisan_Credit_Card_KCC\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kisan Credit Card (KCC)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This scheme was launched in 1998 and provides credit card facilities to farmers. The scheme intends to provide enough credits to farmers for agricultural expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Mission_for_Sustainable_Agriculture_NMSA\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mission is to make agriculture a sustainable and profitable business for farmers. This scheme helps farmers to use modern technologies in farming to increase yield.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Agriculture and farmers are crucial parts of any country. It is a critical practice with too many hurdles, especially in developing countries like India. To address these challenges, the government introduces various <strong>agriculture government schemes India<\/strong> to support farmers. These schemes help farmers adopt better <a href=\"https:\/\/harisharandevgan.com\/blogs\/agricultural-transformation\/\"><strong>agricultural practices<\/strong><\/a> and conduct them in the easiest and most productive ways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Agriculture plays a vital part in building the economy of any country. The government initiates many government schemes for agriculture in India to support farmers and maximize farm output while generating employment in the agriculture sector. These schemes aim to develop innovative services that increase the employment rate and enhance agricultural output. 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