Kisan Diwas 2025: Learn about the special schemes launched by the government for farmers..
Farmers Day 2025: Today is December 23rd. This day is very special because it is celebrated as Farmers' Day. It also marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Prime Minister of India and leader of farmers. His birthday is celebrated as National Farmers' Day.
National Farmers' Day, also known as Kisan Diwas, celebrates farmers who are the backbone of the country. On this special occasion, we will share information about schemes related to farmers that directly benefit them. You may have heard of the PM Kisan Yojana. But today, we will share about the top five such schemes that can directly benefit you. Let's explore the top five farmer schemes one by one.
Farmers Day 2025: Top 5 Schemes Related to Farmers
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kisan MaanDhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme
What is the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana?
The PM Kisan Yojana is a scheme of the Government of India that provides financial assistance to farmers every year. Under this scheme, farmers receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year. This amount is disbursed in three installments, each of ₹2,000 directly into the farmers' accounts. Currently, 21 installments have been released under this scheme. Any farmer who owns land can apply.
What is the PM Kisan MaanDhan Yojana?
This scheme is also run by the central government. Under this scheme, small and marginal farmers (SMFs), under certain conditions, can become members by depositing money into a pension fund every month. The central government will also contribute an equal amount. Farmers aged 18 to 40 will be required to contribute between ₹55 and ₹200 per month until they reach the age of 60. After 60, farmers receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000 under this scheme.
What is the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana?
This scheme (PM Fasal Bima Yojana) was launched to protect farmers from crop losses. Its purpose was to fully protect farmers from all natural hazards, from pre-sowing to post-harvest, and to provide a fair claim amount for unavoidable natural hazards. This scheme is demand-driven and available to all farmers. If you insure your crop before sowing and it is damaged by a natural disaster, you will receive a claim.
What is the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana?
Over the past 10 years, the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) has become a mainstay of India's sustainable agriculture initiatives. It promotes organic farming. PKVY is part of the Soil Health Management (SHM) component under the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). All farmers and institutions are eligible to apply. However, the maximum land requirement for eligibility is 2 hectares.
Under the PKVY, farmers adopting organic farming receive ₹31,500 per hectare over a three-year period. The largest portion of this assistance is provided for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs.
What is the Kisan Credit Card Scheme?
Under this scheme, farmers are provided loans at affordable rates. The Government of India provides a 2% interest subsidy and a 3% timely repayment incentive, allowing farmers to access loans at a very low interest rate of 4% per annum. The maximum loan amount available under this scheme is up to ₹5 lakh. However, the amount of loan available depends on the farmer's land holdings.
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