Published Apr 19, 2023
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is an initiative of the Government wherein 120 million small and marginal farmers get income support of Rs. 6,000 per year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a pension scheme for farmers in September 2019. Under this scheme, farmers between 18 and 40 years of age can get a monthly pension of Rs. 3,000 after attaining the age of 60.
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana is a crop insurance scheme that provides financial assistance to farmers in case of crop failure due to natural calamities, pests, or diseases. The scheme covers all food crops, oilseeds, and commercial crops.
Soil Health Card Scheme was launched in February 2015 to provide soil health cards to all farmers in the country. The cards contain information on soil nutrient status, fertilizer recommendations, and soil improvement measures.
National Agriculture Market or e-NAM is an online trading platform that connects farmers with buyers across the country. The platform aims to create a unified national market for agricultural commodities and ensure fair prices for farmers.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is a scheme that aims to enhance irrigation coverage and water use efficiency in agriculture. The scheme has three components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme, Har Khet Ko Pani, and Per Drop More Crop.