Government Agriculture Schemes in India: A Review
Gagan Tripathi
Department of Agriculture Communication, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, India.
Arpit Dhodia *
Department of Agricultural Extension, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Navsari Agricultural University, Vyara (Tapi), India.
Anmol Giri
Department of Agril Economics, GIET University, India.
Veena Rathore
Indian Institute of Forest Management, India.
Aman Verma
Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, India.
Anoop Shukla
Department of Agriculture Extension Education, AKS University, Satna, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Lalit Kumar Verma
Department of Agricultural Economics & Statistics, R.S.M. (P.G.) Collage, Dhampur, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The agricultural sector plays a vital role in India's economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To promote sustainable growth, improve farm productivity, and uplift the livelihoods of farmers, the Indian government has implemented various agriculture schemes over the years. This abstract provides a concise review of select government agriculture schemes in India, focusing on their objectives, implementation strategies, and overall impact. Through an in-depth analysis of relevant literature and government documents, this review outlines the historical context and evolution of agriculture schemes in India. It explores how these schemes have evolved to address the diverse challenges faced by the agricultural sector, ranging from resource constraints to climate change and market fluctuations. The abstract examines prominent initiatives such as the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) which aims to provide direct income support to farmers, the Soil Health Card Scheme to improve soil fertility and enhance crop yields, and the National Agricultural Market (e-NAM) to create a unified platform for seamless agricultural trade. Furthermore, the abstract sheds light on the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), designed to boost agricultural infrastructure and insure farmers against crop losses, respectively.
Keywords: Government agriculture schemes, rashtriya krishi vikas yojana, pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana, national agricultural market, livelihood