Government of India Implements Integrated Strategy and Major Schemes to Enhance Farmers’ Income and Drive Comprehensive Growth of Agriculture Sector

**Executive Summary** The Government of India is implementing an integrated strategy to support States and UTs in enhancing farmer incomes and driving comprehensive growth in the agriculture sector. This strategy involves increasing crop production/productivity, reducing production costs, providing remunerative returns, agricultural diversification, developing post-harvest value addition, and adapting to climate change. This information was provided in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on December 19th, 2023. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Integrated Strategy Objectives:** * Increase crop production/ productivity. * Reduce the cost of production. * Provide remunerative returns to farmers. * Encourage agricultural diversification. * Develop post-harvest value addition. * Adapt to climate change for sustainable agriculture. * **Budgetary Allocation:** * The budget allocation for the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) has increased from Rs. 21,933.50 crore BE during 2013-14 to Rs. 1,27,290.16 crore BE during 2025-26. * **Major Schemes of DA&FW:** * 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 Analysis** **Farmers** * **Impact:** Farmers are the primary beneficiaries, with the aim of increasing their income and productivity, reducing costs, and improving climate resilience. * **Action Required:** Farmers should familiarize themselves with the various schemes and programs available to them and participate in relevant initiatives. **States & Union Territories (UTs)** * **Impact:** The integrated strategy is designed to support States and UTs in achieving comprehensive growth in the agriculture sector. * **Action Required:** States and UTs should align their policies and programs with the national strategy and work to implement the various schemes and initiatives effectively.

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