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Agriculture Department

Below is information about key schemes by Government of India and Government of Maharashtra for farmers.

1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Objective: Direct financial support for small and medium farmers.

Benefits: Rs. 6,000 per year in three installments to bank account.

Registration: Local agriculture officer, CSC center, or pmkisan.gov.in

2. Mahalabh Yojana - Chief Minister's Farmers Honor Scheme

Objective: Financial support for agriculture resources.

Benefits: Support for irrigation, and subsidy on seeds and fertilizers.

Registration: Local agriculture office or mahaabhiyankrishi.maharashtra.gov.in

3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)

Objective: Promote micro-irrigation for better water use.

Benefits: Subsidy for drip and sprinkler irrigation.

Registration: Local agriculture department or agricoop.gov.in

4. National Food Security Mission (NFSM)

Objective: Increase food grain production.

Benefits: Subsidy on improved seeds and farm machinery.

Registration: Through Taluka Agriculture Officer.

5. Farmers Accident Insurance Scheme

Objective: Insurance protection for accidental death/disability.

Benefits: Insurance amount up to Rs. 2 lakh.

Registration: Gram Panchayat or Talathi office.

6. Mazi Mati Maza Abhiman - Soil & Water Conservation

Objective: Land improvement and watershed development.

Benefits: Support to improve soil fertility.

Registration: Local agriculture office or mrd.maharashtra.gov.in

Important Portals

Note: Keep Aadhaar card, 7/12 extract, bank passbook and photo ready while applying online.