Government Schemes for Farmers 2025
Income support, crop insurance, credit, irrigation, and market access schemes from the Central Government and state agriculture departments.
Overview
India's government operates over 100 schemes specifically for farmers and agricultural workers — including income support through PM-KISAN, crop insurance through PMFBY, credit at subsidised rates through Kisan Credit Card, irrigation coverage through PMKSY, and market infrastructure through e-NAM. This page consolidates all major farmer welfare schemes from central ministries and key state programmes to help you identify what you are entitled to and how to access it.
Available Schemes (10+)
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides direct cash support to small and marginal farmers across India to help with their farming needs. Every eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 per year, paid directly into their bank account in three equal payments.
Scheme for the Welfare of Schedule Caste Families in Fisheries Sector: Subsidy on 2nd Year to 5th Year Lease Money
This Haryana government scheme helps families belonging to Scheduled Castes enter fish farming as a full-time occupation. It provides financial subsidy to help pay lease money for ponds or watershed areas in years 2 through 5 of operation. The scheme aims to improve the economic situation of SC families by supporting them in the fisheries sector.
PMMSY: Live Fish Vending Centres Scheme - Haryana
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Live Fish Vending Centres Scheme in Haryana provides financial support to fishers and fish farmers to establish and operate live fish vending centers. This scheme is run by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It aims to improve fish marketing infrastructure and help fishers earn better income by selling fresh fish directly to consumers.
PMMSY: Insulated Vehicles - Haryana
PMMSY: Insulated Vehicles is a government scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to help fish farmers and fish businesses in Haryana. The scheme provides financial assistance to purchase insulated vehicles that keep fish fresh during transportation. This supports the development of cold-chain logistics for fish, making it easier and more profitable for fish farmers to sell their products across longer distances.
PMMSY: Ice Plant/Cold Store of minimum 10-ton capacity Haryana
This scheme, run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), helps fish farmers and entrepreneurs in Haryana set up ice plants or cold storage facilities with a minimum capacity of 10 tons. The scheme aims to improve fish preservation, reduce wastage, and strengthen the cold chain infrastructure for the fisheries sector in the state.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Medium Fish Feed Mill of Production Capacity of 8 Ton/Day
This scheme, run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, helps fish farmers and entrepreneurs set up medium-sized fish feed mills that can produce 8 tons of feed per day. It provides financial assistance to reduce the cost of fish feed and make it more affordable for farmers. The scheme promotes self-sufficiency in fish feed production across India, with this particular focus in Haryana.
PMMSY: Establishment of small RAS /Biofloc culture system - Haryana
PMMSY is a central government scheme to help farmers in Haryana set up modern fish farming using Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc culture technology. These systems allow fish to be raised in controlled environments with high productivity and low water waste. The scheme provides financial support to make these systems affordable for small and marginal farmers who want to start or improve their fish farming business.
Goat Valley Scheme
The Goat Valley Scheme is run by the Government of Uttarakhand to create organized clusters for goat rearing across the state. It aims to help young people start their own goat farming businesses and transform traditional goat rearing into profitable enterprises. The scheme provides support to farmers and entrepreneurs who want to earn a steady income through organized, commercial goat rearing throughout the year.
Chief Minister State Livestock Mission: Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
The Chief Minister State Livestock Mission: Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme is run by the Uttarakhand government to promote self-employment in dairy and livestock farming. It helps residents start or expand livestock units by providing substantial financial support through bank loans. The scheme aims to create local employment opportunities and boost the dairy sector in Uttarakhand.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-yojana (PM-MKSSY): COMPONENT 1B: One-Time Incentive for the Adoption of Aquaculture Insurance
PM-MKSSY Component 1B is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. It provides a one-time financial incentive to fish farmers and aquaculture workers who take loans from banks or financial institutions for fisheries activities. The scheme aims to encourage farmers to adopt formal credit and insurance for their fish farming businesses, and helps them repay their loans more easily.