Agriculture & Rural Government Schemes
841 government schemes in the agriculture & rural category, including 81 central schemes. Open any scheme for eligibility, benefits and how to apply.
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The scheme "Immediate Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme" is introduced to extend financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the missing breadwinner and to support them financially.
Krishak Utpadak Kshati Sahayata Yojana
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance and compensation to farmers in the event of loss or damage to crops, livestock, or agricultural land caused by fire, flood, or heavy rains in the notified areas of the state.
"Agricultural Income Tax Holiday" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.
"Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
"Annual Insurance Premium for Boat Owners" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries" is introduced to increase marine fish production through subsidies for the annual premiums for insurance coverage paid by the mechanized boat operators.
"Back Ended Investment Subsidy to Paddy Growers" component of the "Crop Production Technology" scheme
"Back Ended Investment Subsidy to Paddy Growers" component of the "Crop Production Technology" scheme was introduced by the Dept of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, UT of Puducherry. The paddy farmers residing in the Yanam region are provided a back-ended investment subsidy at ₹4,000/- per hectare.
"Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
The scheme "Conversion/Modernisation of Mechanised Fishing Boats for Deep Sea Fishing" is introduced by the Dept of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare, Govt of Puducherry to increase marine fish production by extending grants for the conversion/modernization of mechanized boats for deep-sea fishing.
"Financial Grant for Reactivation of Mechanised Boats" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
The scheme "Financial Grant for Reactivation of Mechanised Boats" is introduced by the Govt of Puducherry with the objective of increasing marine fish production by extending financial grants for the reactivation of wooden/steel mechanized boats.
"Fishing Ban Period Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
The scheme "Fishing Ban Period Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme" is introduced with the objective of assisting fishermen families who are deprived of income during natural calamities and fishing ban periods.
"Green and Eco-Friendly Measures" under “Motivation of Entrepreneurs to Start Industries and Fiscal Assistance to Industries - State Awards to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises”
The award for "Green and Eco-Friendly Measures" is conferred upon the industries that are green and eco-friendly as per the standards of the Department of Science, Technology and Environment (DSTE), Puducherry. The awardee is given a cash award of ₹2,00,000/- and a citation.
"Immediate Death Relief Assistance" under "Welfare and Relief for Fishermen During Lean Seasons and Natural Calamities Scheme"
The scheme "Immediate Death Relief Assistance" is introduced with the objective of extending financial assistance to the fishermen's families to compensate for the loss due to the sudden demise of the breadwinner and to support them financially to run their family.
"Input Assistance to Farmers for Taking up Fish Farming in Farm Ponds" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme
The objective of this scheme is to increase the inland fish production, and to enhance the income of farmers in the State though aquaculture. Input assistance is provided to the farmers who have excavated farm ponds under MGNREGA for facilitating the production of fingerling and fish.
"Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board
Through the “Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement Scheme" by the Coconut Development Board, the coconut farmers are provided financial assistance through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) mode for the Laying of the Demonstration Plot, and for the Construction of the Organic Manure Unit.
"Interest Subvention on Working Capital" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and incentivize Orthodox tea production over Crush, Tear, Curl tea. It provides interest subvention, production subsidies, plant & machinery subsidies, tax holidays to tea plantations and manufacturing units in Assam.
"Orthodox or Specialty Tea Production Subsidy" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.
"Protected Cultivation" Component of "Establishment of New Gardens (Area Expansion)" Scheme
Through this scheme, the farmers are provided Poly House, Shade Net House (Tubular Structure), Plastic Mulching at subsidised rates for practising Protected Cultivation. In Puducherry, this scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry.
"Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme
The objective of the "Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" scheme is to provide a one-time revolving fund of ₹2,00,000/- to each eligible Primary Fishermen Cooperative Society for working capital of the society and improvement of the socio-economic status of the members in the long run.
"Subsidy for Cultivation of Fodder Crops" Component of the "Crop Production Technology" Scheme
The "Subsidy for Cultivation of Fodder Crops" scheme was introduced by the Department of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, Union Territory of Puducherry. Through this scheme, cash incentives are distributed to Farmers and Self Help Groups for undertaking fodder cultivation in the Puducherry region.
"Subsidy for Orthodox & Speciality Tea Unit for Plant & Machinery" under the "Assam Tea Industries Special Incentives Scheme"
The scheme aims to ensure long-term financial sustainability of the Tea industry and to incentivize manufacturers to move from Crush, Tear, Curl tea to Orthodox tea production. The scheme is implemented by the Finance Department and the Industries & Commerce Department, Government of Assam.
"Subsidy for the Purchase of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Cattamaran/ Vallam/ Wooden Nava/ Marine Plywood Canoe With Nets" under "Financial Assistance for Availing Subsidy Components for the Development of Marine Fisheries"
The scheme "Subsidy for the Purchase of Fiber-reinforced Plastic Cattamaran/ Vallam/ Wooden Nava/ Marine Plywood Canoe With Nets" is introduced to increase marine fish production by extending subsidies to the fishermen for the procurement of fiber-reinforced plastic vallam with nets.
₹ 5 Lakh Insurance Cover To Farmers
Launched on 15 August 2018, the scheme "₹5 Lakh Insurance Cover for Farmers" is an Insurance Scheme by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Telangana. This scheme provides ₹5 lakh insurance coverage to all farmers aged between 18 and 60 years.
A Program to Provide 90 Percent Assistance in Planting Material of Horticultural Fruit Crops
This scheme offers 90% financial assistance to farmers for purchasing planting materials of fruit crops to promote horticulture.
A Scheme to Provide Assistance for Building E-Market Facilities in Market Committees
This scheme provides financial assistance to market committees in Gujarat to establish e-market facilities, aligning with the National Agriculture Market Policy for a unified national e-market.
Aaloo Ke Kufri Chipsona-1 Prabhed Ke Kshetra Vistaar Yojana
The scheme aims to increase the production of Kufri Chipsona variety suitable for potato processing in Bihar by expanding its area and to increase the income of farmers by promoting processing.
Acharya Vidyasagar Gau Samvardhan Yojana
The objective of this scheme is to Increase in milk production, improving the economic status of the beneficiaries, increase in milk production capacity of animals and provide employment opportunities.
Advanced Animal Breeding Scheme (Supply of Breedable Pedigree Murrah Bull on Subsidy)
"Advanced Animal Breeding Scheme (Supply of Breedable Pedigree Murrah Bulls on Subsidy)" aims to improve cattle breeding by supplying pedigreed breedable Murrah bulls to progressive cattle rearers and trained cow servants. Murrah bulls are provided with a 75% subsidy to animal keepers.
Afforestation Schemes Providing Incentives And Employment To Tribals In Forest
This scheme offers grants to unemployed tribals for afforestation work, providing them with incentives and employment opportunities in forest operations.
AGR 2 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme Of Farmers Other Than SC/ST
The scheme “AGR 2 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme of Farmers Other Than SC/ST” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat.
AGR 3 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme For ST Farmers
The scheme “AGR 3 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme for ST Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat.
AGR 4 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme For SC Farmers
The scheme “AGR 4 (Farm Mechanization) Scheme for SC Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat.
AGR-4 Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan for Distribution of Seeds and Fertilizers Input Kits at Subsidised Rates to Scheduled Caste Cultivators
The scheme aims to provide subsidised seeds, fertilizers, and organic inputs to Scheduled Caste farmers to improve agricultural productivity.
AGR-50 Scheme-Assistance To Purchase Tractors
The scheme “AGR-50 Scheme-Assistance to Purchase Tractors” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat in the year 2011-12. The scheme was implemented for the farmers to help in buying the tractor in the state.
AGR-61 Agro Service Providers for the Purpose of Making Farming More Profitable With the Help of Farm Mechanization
This scheme has been introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Dept., Gujarat. It aims to support farmers in Gujarat by facilitating access to farm implements and mechanization.
Agri-Clinics And Agri-Business Centres Scheme
A welfare scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare was launched in 2002. AC&ABC aims at agricultural development, supplementing the efforts of public extension by providing extension and other services to farmers either on a payment basis or free of cost as per the business model.
Agricultural Activities for Persons with Disabilities
This scheme provides loans up to ₹10,00,000/- to the persons with disabilities for agricultural production, irrigation, horticulture, sericulture, the purchase of agricultural machinery and equipment for agricultural services, and the marketing of agricultural products etc.
Agricultural Extension
Extension Division endeavours towards successful implementation of Agricultural Extension activities. Through its various programmes, schemes and activities, Extension Division helps farmers to get information regarding scientific research and new knowledge in agricultural practices.
Agricultural Investment Grant (in Case of Crop Damage of 33% or More)
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses of 33% or more due to natural calamities such as floods, heavy rainfall, drought, hailstorms, or other notified disasters.
Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure
The revitalized and farmers’ income enhancing centric sub-scheme Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) of Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) is meant for holistic development of agricultural value chain critically focusing each linkage of post-harvest value chain.
Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme For Women Farmers And Farmers
The scheme “Agricultural Skill Development Training Programme for Women Farmers and Farmers” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat.
Agriculture And Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme Of APEDA For The 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2021-22 To 2025-26)
The Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) is an export promotion scheme run by APEDA. The scheme aims to facilitate the export of agri-products by providing assistance to exporters.
Agriculture Engineering (Mechanical) Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to provide agricultural machinery such as power tillers/ bulldozers/ tractors etc. on hiring at subsidised rate.
Agriculture Information Unit Scheme
The key objective is to disseminate information on Scientific methods of cultivation to extension staff and farming community through media such as pamphlets, leaflets, radio, television etc. and participating/holding awareness programs by means of exhibitions, seminars etc.
Agriculture Research Stations and Laboratories Scheme
The objective of the scheme is to conduct adaptive research trials on different crops in the Research Farms and in Farmers' Field for adaptability and use of bio pesticides/bio agents.
Akhil Bhartiya Kisan Mela and Krishi Udyog Pradarshani
The scheme aims to provide a platform for farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and stakeholders to access, learn about, and showcase the latest agricultural innovations, technologies, and practices.
Allotment of Commercial Shops
The scheme aims to promote ease of doing business for licensed traders by providing them with well-located commercial shops in market yards (mandis).
Allotment of Shops in Kisan Bazaar
The scheme aims to facilitate trade in products other than agricultural produce by providing commercial shops in Kisan Bazaars. The shops are allotted to eligible residents of Uttarakhand through public notices published in newspapers and displayed at public places.
Animal Husbandry
This scheme provides subsidies on the distribution of sheep units, milch animals, and calves, as well as health coverage and artificial insemination for the animals. It is targeted at Tribal communities to improve their livelihood through animal husbandry.
Annapurna Scheme: Seed Exchange Programme
The scheme aims to increase agricultural productivity and production for SC/ST farmers who cannot afford improved seeds. It provides high-yielding improved seed varieties, up to one hectare, in exchange for existing crop or seed, backed by a 75% subsidy with a maximum limit of ₹1,500/-.
Annapurna Scheme: Seed Multiplication Programme
The scheme aims to enhance the economic status and productivity of SC/ST farmers by providing high-quality Breeder or Certified I grade seeds for seed production. Beneficiaries receive a 75% subsidy on the cost of the seed for up to 1 hectare of land.
Annapurna Scheme: Seed Production Programme
The scheme aims to enhance the production and economic status of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe small and marginal farmers. It provides Foundation or Certified Grade I seeds for high-yielding food grain crops with a 75% subsidy to registered farmers operating near Government agricultural farms.
Anti Bird Net
Under the Anti Bird Net Birds will never leave your garden if they are used to pecking on certain trees and plants, but if you install anti-bird nets at the appropriate places, you can prevent them from coming again to peck your plants.
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: Construction of New House
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to eligible rural households for the construction of a new pucca house.
Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: Incentive to Beneficiaries
The scheme aims to provide time-bound completion incentives for rural housing construction. Through this scheme, incentives are provided to eligible beneficiaries who complete house construction within 4 and 6 months, respectively.
Arka Vertical Garden
"Arka Vertical Garden" aims to promote vertical gardening in urban and peri-urban areas to increase self-sufficiency and produce pesticide-free vegetables. The scheme provides subsidized vertical garden structures to help families grow their choice of vegetables using vertical space.
Aromatic Awareness Programme - Centre for Aromatic Plants
The scheme aims to raise awareness about aromatic plants and their benefits, and to provide guidance on cultivation practices suitable to different agricultural climates.
Aromatic Plants Cultivation - Centre for Aromatic Plants
The scheme aims to encourage farmers to grow aromatic plants by providing them with free seeds, planting materials, and technical support, helping them increase their income and promote aromatic farming in Uttarakhand.
Arun Pig Development Scheme
The scheme “Arun Pig Development Scheme” was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Dairy Development, Government of Arunachal Pradesh in the financial year 2019-20 with a focus on pig rearing.
Assam Tea Plantations Provident Fund Scheme
The scheme aims to provide financial security to Assam tea plantation workers through a contributory provident fund. It benefits eligible employees earning up to ₹6,500/- per month by accumulating 12% contributions from both the worker and employer, earning interest to be paid upon retirement.
Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit crops
The scheme "Assistance for Area Expansion in Fruit Crops" aims to promote fruit crop cultivation through financial assistance for high density and ultra-high density plantations, tissue culture bananas, and papayas to farmers across the state.
Assistance for Area Expansion of Spice Crops
The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for the area expansion of spice crops, including seed and rhizomatic spices, to enhance spice production in Gujarat.
Assistance for Area Expansion of Vegetable Crops through Hybrid Seed
The scheme "Assistance for Area Expansion of Vegetable Crops through Hybrid Seed" aims to promote natural farming and hybrid seed cultivation through financial assistance to farmers. The scheme provides up to ₹20,000 per hectare to encourage sustainable agricultural practices.
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