Major Farmer Schemes of the Central Government
1️⃣ Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Benefit: ₹6,000 annually in three installments directly to the farmer’s account
Eligibility: Small and marginal farmers
Application: Nearest Common Service Center or Agriculture Department
2️⃣ Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Benefit: Crop insurance against losses due to natural disasters, drought, excess rain, etc.
Premium: Kharif – 2%, Rabi – 1.5%, Horticulture – 5% (rest paid by government)
Application: Through banks or Agriculture Department
3️⃣ Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Benefit: Loan without collateral up to ₹3–5 lakh, with interest subsidy
Eligibility: All farmers
Application: Nearest bank branch
4️⃣ e-NAM Scheme
Benefit: Sell crops in online mandi, connect with traders across the country
Application: Registration at nearest mandi office
5️⃣ Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
Benefit: Subsidy for micro-irrigation tools like drip and sprinkler
Sub-scheme: “Har Khet Ko Pani” campaign
Application: Through Agriculture Department
6️⃣ Soil Health Card Scheme
Benefit: Testing of farm soil and nutrient report
Objective: Scientific use of fertilizers
Application: Agriculture Department
7️⃣ National Agriculture Market Scheme
Benefit: Linking mandis online for transparent prices
Objective: Better marketing and access
8️⃣ Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Benefit: Promotion of organic farming, subsidy on inputs
Application: Agriculture Department
🌾 Major Farmer Schemes of the Rajasthan Government
1️⃣ Mukhyamantri Krishak Saathi Yojana
Benefit: Assistance up to ₹5 lakh on death due to natural disaster
Eligibility: Farmers aged 18–75 years
Application: E-Mitra or Agriculture Department
2️⃣ Rajasthan Kisan Loan Waiver Scheme
Benefit: Waiver of loans taken from cooperative banks
Eligibility: Small and marginal farmers
3️⃣ Mukhyamantri Free Fertilizer & Seed Distribution Scheme
Benefit: Free seeds and fertilizer for BPL farmers
Eligibility: Marginal farmers
Application: Gram Sevak or Agriculture Department
4️⃣ Rajasthan Agricultural Machinery Subsidy Scheme
Benefit: Subsidy of 40–60% on tractor, thresher, seed drill, sprayer, etc.
Application: RajKisan portal / Agriculture Department
5️⃣ Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan
Benefit: Assistance for farm pond construction, water conservation
Objective: Water harvesting and drought management
6️⃣ Crop Assistance Scheme
Benefit: Additional assistance in case of natural disaster apart from insurance
Method: Automatic payment based on land records and crop survey
7️⃣ Livestock Insurance Scheme
Benefit: Insurance for cow, buffalo, goat, etc.
Subsidy: 50–70% on premium
8️⃣ Solar Pump Scheme (PM-KUSUM)
Benefit: Subsidy of 60–90% on solar pumps
Application: Through Energy Department
💧 Special Schemes (Rajasthan)
Farm Pond Scheme
Purpose: Collecting rainwater for irrigation
Subsidy:
- SC/ST, small & marginal farmers:
- Earthen pond: 70% of cost or up to ₹73,500
- Plastic-lined pond: 90% of cost or up to ₹1,35,000
- Other farmers:
- Earthen pond: 60% of cost or up to ₹63,000
- Plastic-lined pond: 80% of cost or up to ₹1,20,000
Eligibility: Minimum 0.3 hectare agricultural land
Application: Raj Kisan Saathi portal or E-Mitra
Process: Departmental approval, inspection before and after construction, direct deposit of subsidy into bank account
Farm Fencing Scheme
Purpose: Protect crops from nilgai and stray animals
Subsidy:
- Small/Marginal farmers: 60% of cost or up to ₹48,000
- General farmers: 50% of cost or up to ₹40,000
- Community application (10+ farmers, 5 hectares): 70% of cost or up to ₹56,000
Eligibility: - Individual: Minimum 1.5 hectares (0.5 hectare in tribal areas)
- Community: Minimum 5 hectares joint land
Application: Raj Kisan Saathi portal or E-Mitra center
Process: Departmental approval, inspection before and after work, geo-tagging, direct subsidy transfer
