AgriStack’s Farmers Registry Crosses 9.20 Crore Farmer IDs Nationwide

**Executive Summary** As of March 19, 2026, the AgriStack Farmers Registry has generated over 9.20 crore digital Farmer IDs (FIDs) to streamline the delivery of agricultural services and government schemes. The registry provides a digital identity to landholders, tenants, and sharecroppers, facilitating seamless access to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), credit, and disaster relief. Key successes include rapid disaster relief distribution in Maharashtra and transparent MSP-based procurement in Chhattisgarh. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Scope and Enrollment** * Provides a digital identity (Farmer ID) to all landholding farmers, including those in livestock and fisheries. * Includes specific provisions to onboard cultivators such as tenants and sharecroppers. * As of March 2026, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh lead in FID generation. * **Integration with Government Schemes** * Enables seamless registration and fund transfer for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY). * Facilitates Minimum Support Price (MSP) based procurement and input distribution. * Improves access to credit delivery and disaster relief mechanisms. * **Operational Successes** * **Maharashtra:** Leveraged AgriStack for AI-based advisory and transferred ₹14,000 crore for Kharif 2025 crop losses to 89 lakh farmers within five days. * **Chhattisgarh:** Institutionalized Digital Crop Surveys for paddy procurement, improving transparency and the timeliness of MSP payments for 32 lakh farmers. * **Digital Inclusion Measures** * Provides registration support for farmers without mobile phones through Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs), KrishiSakhis, and Common Service Centres (CSCs). * State governments are organizing dedicated camps to ensure comprehensive coverage. **Impact Analysis** **Farmers (Landholders, Tenants, and Sharecroppers)** **Impact** Farmers receive a unique digital identity that simplifies registration for multiple schemes, ensures faster disaster relief, and increases transparency in crop verification and MSP payments. **Action Required** Farmers must register for a Farmer ID through the registry application, state-organized camps, or via support entities like CSCs and FPOs. **State Governments** **Impact** States gain a robust tool for scheme delivery, AI-based advisory services, and efficient management of disaster relief and procurement processes. **Action Required** States are required to continue organizing registration camps and institutionalizing Digital Crop Surveys to ensure no farmer is left out of the AgriStack ecosystem. **Support Structures (FPOs, KrishiSakhis, and CSCs)** **Impact** These entities act as critical intermediaries for digital inclusion, bridging the gap for farmers with limited internet or mobile access. **Action Required** They must actively assist farmers in the registration process and facilitate their access to services and benefits hosted on the AgriStack platform.

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