Doubling the Income of Farmers

**Executive Summary** The Government of India established an Inter-ministerial Committee in April 2016 to examine issues related to doubling farmers' income and propose strategies, with a report submitted in September 2018. Subsequently, an Empowered Body was formed on January 23, 2019, to monitor progress against these recommendations. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has aligned its schemes and programmes to achieve these objectives. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Committee and Objectives:** * The Committee on Doubling Farmers' Income (DFI) recognizes agriculture as a value-led enterprise. * Identifies seven major sources of growth, including productivity, resource efficiency, cropping intensity, diversification, and price improvement. * **Government Initiatives:** * Agriculture is a State Subject, supported by the Government of India through policy measures and budgetary allocations. * Schemes aim to increase production, provide remunerative returns, and income support. * The budgetary allocation for Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has increased from Rs. 21,933.50 crore BE during 2013-14 to Rs. 1,27,290.16 crore BE during 2025-26. * **Schemes and Programmes:** * The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare addresses challenges like rising input costs, fair prices, natural calamities, debt, and marketing problems. * Initiatives include: * Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) * Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY) * Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) * Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) * Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) * Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs) * National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) * Namo Drone Didi * National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) * Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) * Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises' (AgriSURE) * Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) * Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM) * Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) * Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F) * Rainfed Area Development (RAD) * Agroforestry * Crop Diversification Programme (CDP) * Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE) * Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP) * National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) * Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM) * Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) * National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm * National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds * Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region * Digital Agriculture Mission * National Bamboo Mission * **Impact Measurement:** * The Indian Council on Agricultural Research (ICAR) reported success stories of 75,000 farmers who more than doubled their income. * The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted a Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households. * The estimated average monthly income per agricultural household increased from ₹6,426 in 2012-13 to ₹10,218 in 2018-19. * As per NSSO Survey on House hold Consumption Expenditure (2023-24), a comparison of the estimates of all-India average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) is included. **Impact Analysis** **Farmers (Small, Marginal, and General)** **Impact:** Improved income potential through enhanced agricultural practices, access to resources, and risk mitigation strategies. **Action Required:** Participate in relevant schemes and adopt recommended practices to enhance productivity and income. **State Governments** **Impact:** Supported in their agricultural development efforts through central government policies and budgetary allocations. **Action Required:** Implement and manage agricultural schemes and programs effectively at the state level. **Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare** **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and monitoring the initiatives aimed at doubling farmers' income. **Action Required:** Continue to align schemes and programs with the goal of doubling farmers' income and monitor progress against the recommendations of the DFI Committee. **Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)** **Impact:** Responsible for research and development in agriculture, contributing to increased productivity and farmer income. **Action Required:** Continue to conduct research and disseminate information on best practices for increasing agricultural productivity and farmer income. **National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)** **Impact:** Responsible for conducting surveys to assess the socio-economic conditions of agricultural households. **Action Required:** Continue to conduct surveys to monitor the progress of efforts to double farmers' income and provide data for policy making.

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