Government Schemes
Information about government agricultural schemes and subsidies for farmers.
27 articles
8 minAgriculture Subsidy Schemes in India: Eligibility, Benefits and How to Apply (2026 Guide)
Agriculture subsidy schemes in India are central and state government programmes that give farmers direct cash, cheaper credit, insurance, or a part of the cost of inputs and equipment. The biggest ones are PM-KISAN (Rs 6,000 per year), PMFBY (farmer pays only 2% premium for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi), Kisan Credit Card loans at an effective 4% interest on prompt repayment, and 45-55% subsidy on drip and sprinkler systems. Most schemes need Aadhaar, a bank account linked to Aadhaar, and land records. The 24th PM-KISAN installment had not been officially dated as of 9 October 2026.
5 minAgri Schemes Calendar 2027: Every Deadline in One Place
The key agriculture scheme dates for 2027 are: PMFBY rabi cut-off on 31 December 2026, rabi procurement registration from January to March, Union Budget on 1 February, PM-KUSUM completion deadline on 31 March, wheat procurement from March to June, kharif MSP around May or June, PMFBY kharif cut-off usually 31 July, and rabi MSP around October.
5 minAgri Drone Subsidy 2026: Namo Drone Didi and SMAM Explained
Drone subsidy for farmers comes mainly from two central schemes. Under SMAM, individual farmers get 40% to 50% of the drone cost (up to ₹4 lakh or ₹5 lakh), FPOs up to 75%, and KVKs and ICAR bodies 100% up to ₹10 lakh. Under Namo Drone Didi, women SHGs get 80% up to ₹8 lakh with a full drone package.
5 minNational Mission on Natural Farming: Subsidy and How to Apply
Under the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), a farmer in a selected cluster gets ₹4,000 per acre per year for two years, for up to one acre, to shift to chemical-free farming. You join through your gram panchayat's natural farming cluster, via the block agriculture office, ATMA or your village Krishi Sakhi, not by an open online form.
11 minPMFBY Rabi Enrollment 2026-27: Premium, Deadline and Claim Process
PMFBY rabi registration for 2026-27 is open through banks, CSCs, insurance agents and pmfby.gov.in. Farmers pay only 1.5% of the sum insured for rabi food and oilseed crops and 5% for commercial or horticulture crops. The cut-off in most states is 31 December 2026, but check your state's notification. Report local damage within 72 hours.
10 minPM-Kisan Next Installment: Status Check, eKYC and Payment Fixes
The latest PM-Kisan payment is the 23rd installment, released on 20 June 2026 to 9.44 crore farmers. The 24th installment is not yet released as of 24 September 2026 and falls in the August to November period. Check status on pmkisan.gov.in under Know Your Status using your registration number or Aadhaar and OTP.
8 minRabi MSP 2027-28: Crop-wise Rates, Trend and What Changed
As of 24 September 2026, the Cabinet has not yet announced rabi MSP for marketing season 2027-28. The latest confirmed rates (RMS 2026-27) are wheat ₹2,585, barley ₹2,150, gram ₹5,875, masur ₹7,000, rapeseed-mustard ₹6,200 and safflower ₹6,540 per quintal. The new rates usually come in October.
11 minSHG Bank Linkage Programme Explained for Rural Women
The SHG Bank Linkage Programme is how a village savings group becomes a bank borrower. NABARD started it in 1992-93 with a pilot of around 500 groups, and it is now the largest programme of its kind in the world. There are two linkages, not one. Savings linkage is opening the group's bank account, a
10 minSHG vs FPO: Which Is Better for Farmers?
Neither is better. They solve different problems. An SHG solves your credit problem: ten to twenty members, savings first, collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh, no registration needed. An FPO solves your price problem: at least 300 farmers, registered as a company or cooperative, buying inputs and
11 minSelf Help Group Loan for Agriculture Activities: Farmer Guide
Yes, an SHG loan can be used for farming. RBI classifies SHG loans taken for crop and allied purposes under agriculture for priority sector lending, treating the group as a set of individual farmers and applying the limits per member. The catch is repayment timing. Most SHG credit is structured as a
11 minSHG Loan for Women Farmers: Complete Guide
The bank does not lend to you. It lends to your group, and your group lends to you. No land papers are needed, because the group's savings record and repayment discipline are the security. A women's SHG can borrow up to Rs 20 lakh without collateral, and up to Rs 10 lakh with no collateral and no ma
8 minStand-Up India Loan for Rural Entrepreneurs
Check the status before you plan. The Stand-Up India scheme period ran to 31 March 2025. On 16 March 2026 the Finance Minister told the Lok Sabha that the scheme came to an end in March last year and is being redrafted to give more benefits, with no launch date announced for the new version. Many we
