The central government is working on 28 important schemes aimed at increasing farmers’ income. Through these schemes, farmers are not only receiving financial assistance, but they are also being encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship. The government’s goal is to increase both productivity and income by connecting the agricultural sector with modern technologies and innovations.
The government has also significantly raised the budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (DA&FW). This budget was ₹21,933.50 crore in 2013-14, which has been increased to ₹1,22,528.77 crore in 2024-25. This shows the government’s strong commitment to the overall development of farmers and the empowerment of the agricultural sector.
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The main objective of these schemes is to assist farmers with the latest agricultural techniques, financial support, insurance coverage, horticulture, animal husbandry, organic farming, and agricultural infrastructure. In addition, the government is continuously working to provide more information and resources to farmers by connecting them to digital platforms.
The government is also focusing on increasing farmers’ productivity, reducing agricultural costs, and ensuring better prices for their produce. Direct market access, digital facilities like e-NAM (National Agricultural Market), and the promotion of agricultural startups are helping farmers get fair prices for their crops.
Through these government-run schemes, significant efforts are being made to make farmers economically strong and self-reliant. Below are the major schemes that can help increase farmers’ income:
Central Government Schemes for Farmers
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan Yojana)
- Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)//Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)
- Modified Interest Subsidy Scheme (MISS)
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- Formation and Promotion of 10,000 New Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPO)
- National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
- Namo Drone Didi
- National Natural Farming Mission (NMNF)
- Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-ASHA)
- Agriculture Fund for Start-ups and Rural Enterprises (AgriSure)
- Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
- Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme (PKVY)
- Soil Health and Fertility (SH&F)
- Rainfed Area Development (A.D.)
- Agroforestry
- Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Extension (SME)
- Submission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)
- National Mission on Food Security and Nutrition (NFSNM)
- Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)
- Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
- National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm
- National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Seeds
- Organic Value Chain Development Mission for the North Eastern Region
- Digital Agriculture Mission
- National Bamboo Mission
These schemes are designed to provide comprehensive support to farmers, empowering them to grow their income and become more self-sufficient in the long run.