The Kisan Credit Card Scheme, launched in 1998 by NABARD, is a flagship institutional credit mechanism for farmers. It ensures timely and adequate credit for agricultural and allied activities through a simplified, single-window system. It is now being converged with PM-KISAN to improve credit outreach. Quick Overview Feature Details Type Institutional Credit Scheme Launched by…
What is MIDH and Why Was It Launched? India is diversifying its agriculture away from over-reliance on traditional crops like rice and wheat. One of the key drivers of this diversification is horticulture—which includes fruits, vegetables, spices, floriculture, mushrooms, aromatic plants, and plantation crops like coconut and cashew. Recognizing its high potential for income and…
India is the largest consumer of edible oils, but unfortunately also one of the largest importers. We import over 60% of our edible oil needs, especially palm oil from Indonesia and Malaysia. This causes: To change this, India launched the NMEO-OP in 2021, a mission-mode scheme to boost domestic palm oil production and achieve Atmanirbharta…
What is PM-KMY and Why Was It Launched? In rural India, a large number of small and marginal farmers (SMFs) spend their lives doing hard manual labour. But after the age of 60, they often have no fixed income, no job security, and no savings to rely upon. PM-KMY is a step toward providing social…
What is PMFBY and Why Was It Needed? India’s agriculture sector is highly vulnerable to risks—climatic uncertainties, pest attacks, unseasonal rainfall, and so on. Farmers, especially small and marginal ones, face huge losses without any financial cushion. Earlier insurance schemes like NAIS and Modified NAIS had serious limitations (low coverage, delayed payouts). To reform crop…
Agriculture in India is not just an economic activity—it’s a livelihood for over 50% of the population. But most Indian farmers are small and marginal, struggling with rising costs of seeds, fertilizers, and domestic needs. They face uncertainty in income due to unpredictable monsoons, crop failures, and price fluctuations. To offer them direct income support,…
Introduction: Understanding the Context Before we go into the technicalities of the scheme, let’s first understand why this scheme was needed. In India, over 85% of farmers are small and marginal. This means their landholdings are too tiny for mechanized farming, and their bargaining power in markets is negligible. They suffer due to: So, the…
Quick Snapshot Aspect Details Type Centrally Sponsored Scheme Launch Year FY 2022-23 (formally restructured from Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati – BPKP) Coverage 15,000 Clusters across priority districts, targeting 7.5 lakh hectares Knowledge Partner MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management) Incentive ₹4,000/acre/year for 2 years (max up to 1 acre per farmer) Objective of the…
The DAM is a Central Sector Scheme launched to build a farmer-centric digital ecosystem. It seeks to digitize agricultural governance and services, improve data-driven decision-making, and support AgriTech innovation. Imagine giving farmers a “Digital Identity” and using real-time data to tailor agricultural policies, advisories, and insurance. That’s what DAM is about. Quick Facts Feature Description…
The CDP is a Central Sector Scheme designed to leverage the geographical specialisation of horticultural crops in different regions. It promotes integrated development — from pre-production to marketing — for enhancing productivity and competitiveness. ✅ Think of it as an end-to-end transformation model for horticulture clusters. Quick Facts Feature Details Purpose To build holistic horticulture…
