Government Schemes for Farmers
Information about central and state government schemes, loans, and subsidies
Central Government Schemes
Pm Kisan
Description: Direct income support to farmers
Amount: Rs. 6000 per year
Eligibility: All landholding farmers
Application: Online at pmkisan.gov.in
Kcc
Description: Kisan Credit Card for crop loans
Interest Rate: 7% (with subsidy 4%)
Eligibility: Farmers, tenant farmers, SHGs
Application: Any nationalized bank
Pmfby
Description: Crop insurance scheme
Premium: 2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi
Coverage: All crops, all risks
Eligibility:
Application: Through banks or online
State Government Schemes
Telangana
Rythu Bandhu
Rs. 10,000 per acre per year
Rythu Bima
Life insurance for farmers
Andhra Pradesh
Ysr Rythu Bharosa
Rs. 13,500 per year
Zero Interest Loans
Up to Rs. 1 lakh
How to Apply
Required Documents (Generally)
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Account Details
- Land Records (Patta/Khata)
- Crop Details
- Income Certificate
- Passport Size Photos
Where to Apply
- Bank Branches
- Agricultural Offices
- Online Portals
- Village Revenue Office
- Tehsildar Office