Agriculture
The Government of India has launched the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform to support farmers by facilitating fair pricing and reducing middlemen interference. As of June 2025, 1,522 mandis across 23 states and 4 Union Territories are integrated with e-NAM, showing significant increases in trade volume and value. The
farmers welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the direct transfer of ₹3,900 crore in crop insurance claims to 35 lakh farmers' bank accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. The initiative demonstrates the government's commitment to farmer welfare, with significant financial support and various schemes
Crop Insurance
On August 11, 2025, a significant event for farmers' safety and crop insurance claim payments will take place in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Over ₹3,200 crore will be digitally transferred to more than 30 lakh farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima
Minimum Support Price
The Government of India has fixed Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for 22 agricultural crops for the 2025-26 marketing season, ensuring prices are at least 1.5 times the cost of production. The budget for the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has increased significantly, supporting various initiatives aimed at enhancing
Tobacco Board
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has clarified that it does not promote tobacco cultivation. The Tobacco Board regulates Flue cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco production and marketing, ensuring fair prices for farmers. Since 2020-21, farmers' income has increased significantly, with export revenues more than doubling. The ICAR-National Institute
PM Kisan
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to farmers with cultivable land through Direct Benefit Transfer. The scheme has disbursed over Rs 3.90 lakh crore in 20 installments, ensuring transparency and accessibility for farmers across India. Registration is ongoing, with
PM-KMY
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) is a voluntary pension scheme for small and marginal farmers aged 18 to 40, providing a minimum assured pension of ₹3000 upon reaching 60 years. The scheme requires monthly contributions ranging from ₹55 to ₹200, with the government matching contributions. As of
PM-Kisan
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to farmers with cultivable land through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme mandates Aadhaar seeding for payments, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Over Rs 3.90 lakh crore has been disbursed through 20 installments. An
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
Union Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a large gathering in Patna, Bihar, during the release of the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. He emphasized the importance of agriculture in India's economy, highlighted the direct transfer of over Rs. 3.77
Soil Health
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has been implementing the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme since 2015, issuing 25.17 Crore Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. These cards provide information on soil nutrient status and recommendations for fertilizer use, promoting the use of organic manures and bio-fertilizers. The
Oil Palm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced an enhancement of financial assistance under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to support oil palm farmers across India, including Odisha. The assistance covers various components such as planting materials, management during the gestation period, intercropping, drip irrigation
Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has outlined provisions under the National Policy for Agriculture Marketing (NPFAM) to support farmers, particularly small and marginal ones. The government fixes the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 22 agricultural crops annually, ensuring a minimum return of 50% over the average cost of