Schemes
Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme
Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme: This scheme is being implemented up to the village panchayat level in the state. Under the scheme, in the event of damage caused by natural disasters, diseases, or pests, farmers are provided financial assistance in the form of insurance coverage. It is applied on a voluntary basis for both loanee and non-loanee farmers. For all crops, the premium rate to be borne by the farmer…
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme
Under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha and Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme, a 60 percent subsidy is being provided in the year 2025-26 on 2 HP DC/AC surface pumps and 2 to 7.5 HP DC/AC submersible solar irrigation pumps. To avail the benefits of the scheme, it is mandatory for farmers to register on the departmental website www.agriculture.up.gov.in.
National Mission on Natural Farming:
National Mission on Natural Farming: Each cluster covers an area of 50 hectares and includes a minimum of 125 farmers. Generally, there is 01 cluster in one Gram Panchayat. Each cluster must have 02 Krishi Sakhi who are members of a Self-Help Group (SHG). Each Krishi Sakhi will be paid Rs. 5000.00 per month. The selection of Krishi Sakhi will be done by the District…
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Scheme: Eligibility: Those who own agricultural land. The farmer has to get registered through the public service center by submitting their Aadhaar card, copy of the land record (Khatauni), passbook of the savings account, and a declaration form with name and address. It is mandatory for the beneficiary farmer to register in the Farmer Registry. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs….
Farmer Producer Organization
Farmer Producer Organization: To increase the income of farmers and realize the farsighted goals of their socio-economic upliftment/progress, the Government of Uttar Pradesh is organizing farmers into Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and making efforts to enhance their income. Under the Drishti Scheme, a grant of Rs. 60 lakh per unit has been provided to 100 FPOs for the construction of seed processing plants and storage facilities. The FPOs formed by…
Rapid Maize Development Program (R.M.D.P.)
Rapid Maize Development Program (R.M.D.P.): This scheme is being implemented to promote maize cultivation in order to replace paddy cultivation in fallow and barren land, as well as to encourage farmers for additional income. For advanced technology demonstrations, a subsidy of Rs. 2400 per acre is admissible for the demonstration of local maize/hybrid maize/popcorn maize, Rs. 16,000 per acre for baby corn maize, and Rs. 20,000 per acre for sweet…
Grant scheme for the distribution of quality certified / foundation seeds and hybrid seeds (State Sector)
Grant scheme for the distribution of quality certified / foundation seeds and hybrid seeds (State Sector): Under the central sponsored scheme for seeds of various crops, the subsidy payable and the special subsidy from the state government are being provided to farmers up to 50 percent of the seed price.
Trained Agricultural Entrepreneur Self-Reliance (Agri Junction)
Trained Agricultural Entrepreneur Self-Reliance (Agri Junction): Establishment of a ‘One-Stop Shop’ under the banner of Agricultural Centers (Agri Junction) to provide all facilities for farmers to access agricultural investment and to offer employment opportunities to agriculture graduates. The advance interest subsidy on bank loans for each Agri Junction center has been increased from Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 60,000. Assistance of Rs. 85,450 will be provided under various heads for the…
Gypsum distribution
Gypsum distribution: A maximum quantity of 0.3 metric tons per hectare is allowed for all farmers at 75 percent subsidy, up to a maximum of 2 hectares.
Plan for pest/disease control using various ecological resources
Plan for pest/disease control using various ecological resources: Under the plan, farmers are eligible for a 75 percent subsidy on biopesticides/bioagents and seed treatment chemicals, and small and marginal farmers are eligible for a 50 percent subsidy on agricultural protection chemicals/agricultural protection equipment/sprayers. Contact officer – Sh. Vikash Kumar Designation – District Plant Protection Officer Mob No – 7839882568 Website link – https://agridarshan.up.gov.in/