Executive Summary:
This document summarizes the Indian government's support for farmers in the Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts of Tamil Nadu. It outlines central schemes implemented to support agriculture, including PMKISAN, PMFBY, PMKSY, and Kisan Credit Card. The information provided is up to June 30, 2025, with some data extending back to 2015-16 and 2020-21.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Central Government Support:** Agriculture is a state subject, but the Government of India supports states through central sector and centrally sponsored schemes focusing on agricultural productivity, crop diversification, and sustainable agriculture. A list of schemes is attached as Annexure I.
* **PMKISAN:**
* Pudukkottai: Rs 16.76 crore disbursed to 81,936 beneficiaries in the 20th installment.
* Tiruchirappalli: Rs 20.96 crore disbursed to 100,927 beneficiaries in the 20th installment.
* **Kisan Credit Card (KCC):** Rs. 55, 120.96 crore of credit was extended to 40,38,150 KCC accounts during 2024-25 in Tamil Nadu.
* **Per Drop More Crop (PDMC):**
* Central Assistance: Rs. 2,953.38 crore released/sanctioned to Tamil Nadu since 2015-16.
* Area Covered: 12.64 lakh hectare covered under Micro Irrigation in Tamil Nadu.
* District-wise Coverage: Tiruchirappalli (21,506.58 hectare), Pudukkottai (19,401.62 hectare) in the last five years.
* **Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) (Data from 2020-21 till June 2025):**
* Pudukkottai: Application Enrolled (15,67,761), Insured Area (3.31 Lakh Ha), Sum Insured (Rs. 2,660.00 Crore), Farmer Share (40.13 Rs. In Crore), Claims Paid (182.16 Rs. In Crore), Benefitted (4,00,694 In No.).
* Tiruchirappalli: Application Enrolled (7,61,923), Insured Area (1.85 Lakh Ha), Sum Insured (Rs. 1,396.75 Crore), Farmer Share (27.44 Rs. In Crore), Claims Paid (181.95 Rs. In Crore), Benefitted (2,99,159 In No.).
* **Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY):** Rs 62.37 Cr released to Tamil Nadu since 2015-16, covering 32940 ha and 37886 farmers (as on 30.06.25).
* **Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF):**
* Tamil Nadu: Rs. 2,691 Crores sanctioned for 7,995 projects as on 30th June 2025 (total project cost: Rs.3,708 crores).
* Tiruchirappalli: 324 projects sanctioned amounting to Rs.207 crores.
* Pudukkottai: 193 projects sanctioned amounting to Rs.86 crores.
* **Annexure I: Major Schemes Implemented:** Lists 27 schemes including PMKISAN, PMKMY, PMAASHA, PMFBY, RWBCIS, MISS, AIF, FPOs, NBHM, Namo Drone Didi, AgriSURE, NMNF, RKVYDPR, PDMC, SMAM, PKVY, SHF, RAD, CDP, SMAE, NFSNM, ISAM, MIDH, NMEOOil Palm, NMEOOilseeds, Digital Agriculture Mission, and National Bamboo Mission.
Impact Analysis:
* **Farmers in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts:**
* Impact: Beneficiaries of various central schemes aimed at financial support, credit access, irrigation, crop insurance, and infrastructure development.
* Action Required: To enroll and utilize the benefits of the schemes like PMKISAN, KCC, PMFBY, and engage with initiatives promoting organic farming and infrastructure projects.
* **State Government of Tamil Nadu:**
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the central schemes and utilizing the provided funds to improve agricultural productivity and farmer welfare in the specified districts.
* Action Required: Effectively implement and monitor the central schemes, ensure proper disbursement of funds, and facilitate the development of agricultural infrastructure.
* **Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (Government of India):**
* Impact: Oversees the implementation and monitoring of the central schemes, provides financial assistance, and formulates policies to support agriculture in Tamil Nadu.
* Action Required: Continue to monitor the progress of the schemes, address any implementation challenges, and ensure effective coordination with the state government.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the specified agricultural support initiatives are being implemented.
Tiruchirappalli district: A district in Tamil Nadu, India, which is a specific focus area for agricultural support and development initiatives.
Pudukkottai district: A district in Tamil Nadu, India, which is a specific focus area for agricultural support and development initiatives.
PMKISAN: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PMKISAN), a central scheme providing income support to small and marginal farmers.
PMFBY: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a central scheme providing crop insurance to farmers.
PMKSY: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), a central scheme focused on irrigation and water management.
Kisan Credit Card: A credit scheme providing farmers with access to agricultural credit.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund AIF: A fund launched under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package to address infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3841
TO BE ANSWERED ON 12TH August, 2025
SUPPORT FOR FARMERS IN TAMIL NADU
3841. SHRI DURAI VAIKO:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण
म(cid:287)ं ी be pleased to state:
(a) the steps taken by the Government in the last five years to support and encourage
farmers in Tiruchirappalli and Pudukottai districts of Tamil Nadu;
(b) whether the Government has introduced or implemented any special schemes or
initiatives focused on improving agricultural productivity, irrigation, crop diversification,
or organic farming in these districts;
(c) whether there are any proposals to establish agri-related infrastructure such as
cold storage units, processing centres, soil testing labs, or farmer producer
organisations (FPOs) in the Tiruchirappalli region;
(d) the details of support extended under central schemes such as PM-KISAN,
PMFBY, PMKSY, and Kisan Credit Card to farmers in these two districts; and
(e) the future plans of the Ministry to set up farmer welfare facilities or agri-clusters in
the Tiruchirappalli region to ensure sustainable and profitable farming?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एव ं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a) to (e): Agriculture is a state subject. Government of India is implementing a
comprehensive range of central sector as well as centrally sponsored schemes to
support the States for welfare of farmers. The list of the schemes implemented by the
Government to support States in agriculture, including in Tamil Nadu, is attached as
Annexure I. These schemes focus on agricultural productivity, crop diversification and
sustainable agriculture.
In 20th instalment of PM-KISAN an amount of Rs16.76 crore was disbursed to
81,936 beneficiaries in Pudukkottai district while Rs 20.96 crore was disbursed to
1,00,927 beneficiaries in Tiruchirappalli district.Under Kisan Credit Cards (KCC), to ensure availability of agricultural credit, Rs.
55, 120.96 crore of credit was extended to 40,38,150 KCC accounts during 2024-25
in Tamil Nadu including these two districts.
Under Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), for enhanced water efficiency, Central
Assistance of Rs. 2,953.38 crore has been released/sanctioned to Tamil Nadu since
2015-16 for implementation of PDMC. During this period, total area of 12.64 lakh
hectare has been covered under Micro Irrigation through the scheme in the State of
Tamil Nadu. The area covered under Micro Irrigation during last five years in
Tiruchirappalli district is 21,506.58 hectare and in Pudukkottai district is 19,401.62
hectare.
Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), for risk mitigation of farmers,
the data from 2020-21 till June, 2025, is as follows:-
District Application Insured Sum Insured Farmer Share Claims Paid Application
Enrolled Area Benefitted
(Rs. In Crore)
(In No.) (In (In No.)
Lakh
Ha)
Pudukkottai 15,67,761 3.31 2,660.00 40.13 182.16 4,00,694
Tiruchirappalli 7,61,923 1.85 1,396.75 27.44 181.95 2,99,159
The Government is promoting organic farming through Parampargat Krishi Vikas
Yojana (PKVY) scheme. Since its inception in 2015-16, total of Rs 62.37 Cr has been
released (as on 30.06.25) to the State of Tamil Nadu, covering an area of 32940 ha
and 37886 farmers. The district-wise information is not maintained centrally.
In order to address the infrastructure gaps and mobilize investment in agriculture,
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) was launched under Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Package. For the state of Tamil Nadu, as on 30th June 2025, Rs. 2,691 Crores have
been sanctioned for 7,995 projects under AIF. The total project cost for these
sanctioned projects is Rs.3,708 crores. Under AIF, 324 projects amounting to Rs.207
crores, have been sanctioned in Tiruchirappalli district and 193 projects, amounting to
Rs.86 crores, have been sanctioned in Pudukkottai District of Tamil Nadu.Annexure I
Major schemes implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare
1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
3. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
4. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based
Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)
5. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
6. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
7. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations
(FPOs)
8. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
9. Namo Drone Didi
10. Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE)
11. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
12. Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana- Detailed Project Report (RKVY-DPR)
13. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)
14. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)
15. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
16. Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)
17. Rainfed Area Development (RAD)
18. Agroforestry
19. Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)
20. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)
21. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)
22. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)
23. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
24. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm
25. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds
26. Digital Agriculture Mission
27. National Bamboo Mission
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