Government Schemes for Farmers
Key central and Rajasthan government agriculture schemes and subsidies
₹6,000
PM-KISAN annual benefit
90%
Solar pump subsidy
80%
Drip irrigation subsidy
4%
KCC interest rate
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PM-KISAN
Income Support
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
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PM Fasal Bima
Insurance
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Benefit: Crop insurance — up to full crop loss covered
Eligibility: All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Bank account, Sowing certificate
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Rajasthan has highest PMFBY coverage in India. Premium: 1.5% for Rabi, 2% for Kharif. Enroll before notified date at bank or CSC.
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PM-KUSUM
Energy
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan
Benefit: 90% subsidy on solar pumps (Rajasthan)
Eligibility: Farmers with irrigated land. Priority to diesel pump users
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Bank account, Khasra/Khatauni
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Rajasthan target: 17.5 lakh solar pumps. Apply at rajkisan.gov.in or district agriculture office.
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Kisan Drone Yojana
Technology
Kisan Drone scheme for precision agriculture
Benefit: 40% subsidy (SC/ST), 25% for others. Up to ₹5 lakh
Eligibility: Individual farmers, FPOs, cooperative societies
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Category certificate
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Apply through district agriculture office or through registered drone manufacturers. AIF loan also available.
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Kisan Credit Card
Credit
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
Benefit: Up to ₹3 lakh at 4% interest rate (7% - 3% subvention)
Eligibility: All farmers, tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Passport photo, Application form
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Apply at any bank branch. Many banks are now processing KCC for PM-KISAN beneficiaries automatically.
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SMAM
Mechanization
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
Benefit: 40-50% subsidy on tractors, machinery, equipment
Eligibility: Small/marginal farmers. SC/ST get higher subsidy
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Bank account, Caste certificate if applicable
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Apply on agrimachinery.nic.in. Rajasthan provides additional 10% top-up. Approved dealers listed on portal.
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PMKSY (Micro-Irrigation)
Irrigation
PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana — Har Khet Ko Pani
Benefit: 55-80% subsidy on drip & sprinkler irrigation
Eligibility: All farmers. SC/ST and small farmers get 80%
Documents: Aadhaar, Land records, Bank account
🏜️ For Rajasthan: Rajasthan has large PMKSY allocation due to water scarcity. Apply at district agriculture office or rajkisan.gov.in.
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Rajkisan Saathi Portal
Portal
Rajasthan Government's unified farmer service portal