Swadeshi
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with farmers at the Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, urging them to support the Swadeshi movement to create employment. He emphasized the importance of local products and assured that no agreements would harm farmers' interests. Chouhan also announced upcoming visits by
Kharif Crops
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports that sowing for Kharif 2025-26 is ongoing, with no advance estimates yet released. The government continues to support farmers through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana for crop insurance and the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission to enhance food
PM-AASHA
The Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and ensure affordable essential commodities for consumers. The scheme includes components like the Price Support Scheme (PSS) and Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), which protect farmers from distress sales and stabilize
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