The Central Government implements multiple schemes for farmers to improve agricultural productivity, provide financial support, and ensure income security. Here are the major agriculture schemes for 2025.
1. PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)
Provides Rs. 6,000 per year to all landholding farmer families in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each directly to their bank accounts.
2. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
Provides short-term credit to farmers at subsidized interest rates (7% per annum, reduced to 4% with prompt repayment).
3. Soil Health Card Scheme
Issues soil health cards to farmers containing nutrient status of their soil and recommendations for appropriate dosage of fertilizers.
4. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Provides comprehensive crop insurance coverage from sowing to harvesting against non-preventable natural risks.
5. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Online trading platform for agricultural commodities integrating APMC markets across India for transparent price discovery.