Rajasthan

• 27 Mar 2025

Subsidies for Farmers in Rajasthan

Why in News? 

Rajasthan Chief Minister announced new benefits and subsidies for farmers, including Rs 137 crore in grants for 30,000 agriculturists.  

• He also introduced revised guidelines for agricultural schemes and livestock healthcare, emphasizing the welfare of small and marginal farmers for the state's progress. 

 Key Points 

• Launch of New Initiatives:  
  • The Chief Minister introduced new agricultural measures at a farmers' conference and farmer producer organisation (FPO) programme in Bikaner.  
  • These include an increase in the Prime Minister’s Kisan Samman Nidhi, an expansion of the Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana, and new guidelines to promote organic farming and horticulture. 
  • He distributed welfare scheme cheques to farmers and encouraged them to join FPOs for better income opportunities through collective farming. 
• Food Security and Financial Support: 
  • The state government has transferred Rs 1,400 crore to over 72 lakh farmers under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, provided Rs 29,000 crore in interest-free crop loans to 47 lakh farmers, and disbursed Rs 3,000 crore in insurance claims under the PM-Fasal Bima Yojana. 

 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) 

• Under the scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal installments, directly into the bank accounts of all landholding farmers irrespective of the size of their land holdings. 
  • It was launched in February 2019. 
• It is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India. 
• It is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 
• The entire responsibility of identification of beneficiary farmer families rests with the State / UT Governments. 

 Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana 

• About: 
  • Launched in 2016 and is being administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 
  • It replaced the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (MNAIS). 
• Eligibility: 
  • Farmers including sharecroppers and tenant farmers growing notified crops in the notified areas are eligible for coverage.