Agriculture and Rural Development Sector Schemes

Scheme Name Information Eligibility How to Apply Action
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) Provides insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in case of crop failure or damage. All farmers including sharecroppers and tenant farmers. Apply through the nearest insurance company, agriculture department, or online portal. Apply
National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) Guarantees 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to rural households for unskilled manual work. Rural households with an adult member willing to do unskilled manual work. Apply at the local Gram Panchayat office or through the NREGA official website. Apply
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) Aims to improve water use efficiency through various components like micro-irrigation, rainwater harvesting, etc. Farmers, individual landowners, and communities involved in agriculture. Contact the local agriculture department or apply online through the PMKSY portal. Apply
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) Supports state agricultural plans and provides flexibility to states for addressing local agricultural needs. Farmers, agricultural universities, research institutions, and other stakeholders. Apply through the respective State Agriculture Department. Apply
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Provides direct income support to small and marginal farmers in the form of cash transfer. All small and marginal farmers who own cultivable land. Apply through the PM-KISAN portal or visit the nearest agriculture office. Apply
Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) Schemes Various schemes aimed at promoting agricultural marketing and facilitating farmers. Depends on the specific MSAMB scheme; generally, farmers and stakeholders in agricultural marketing. Apply through the MSAMB or respective scheme portal. Apply
Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Shetkari Karjmukti Yojana Aims to provide debt waiver and support to farmers facing financial distress. Small and marginal farmers with outstanding agricultural loans. Apply through the online portal or visit the nearest agriculture office. Apply
Atal Solar Krishi Pump Yojana Promotes the use of solar energy for agricultural pumps to reduce the burden on conventional power sources. Farmers in Maharashtra interested in installing solar pumps. Apply through the Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA) or online portal. Apply
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shetkari Sanman Yojana Provides financial assistance to farmers affected by crop loss due to natural calamities. Farmers in Maharashtra facing crop loss due to natural calamities. Apply through the online portal or designated agricultural offices. Apply
Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (UMED) Works towards enhancing the social and economic empowerment of rural communities through livelihood promotion. Rural households and individuals seeking livelihood support. Contact the UMED or apply through the official portal. Apply