- PM-RKVY supports sustainable agriculture and improved farm productivity.
- The scheme covers nine major agricultural components.
- Eligible farmers can receive up to 55% assistance for approved micro-irrigation systems under PDMC.
- Organic farming and agricultural machinery receive support under specific components.
- Eligible agri-startups can receive grants of up to ₹25 lakh, subject to selection and guidelines.
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Phone: 011-23070964
- Email: sorkvy-dac@gov.in
- Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Agri-Startup Programme
- Phone: 011-23384322
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) |
| Launch Year | 2007–08 (RKVY); PM-RKVY was approved on 3 October 2024. |
| Benefits | Financial assistance of up to 55% for eligible micro-irrigation systems, along with support for farm machinery, organic farming and agri-startups. Benefits vary by component. |
| Beneficiary | Farmers, farmer groups, FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives and eligible agri-startups, depending on the component. |
| Nodal Agency | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Apply through your State Agriculture Department or district office. Agri-startups can apply through eligible RKVY incubators. |
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)
Indian farmers face unpredictable rainfall, rising costs, limited irrigation, and a need for better technology. PM-RKVY is an umbrella scheme of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that lets states fund the agricultural activities that matter most locally. The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), first launched in 2007-08, was restructured into PM-RKVY, approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024.
PM-RKVY does not offer one fixed subsidy to every farmer. Benefits depend on the component, your category, the approved activity, and your state’s rules.
The Nine Components
- Soil Health Management: better soil management and balanced nutrient use
- Rainfed Area Development: integrated farming in rain-dependent areas
- Agroforestry: integrating trees with crops for sustainable land use
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): organic farming support
- Agricultural Mechanization, including Crop Residue Management: machinery, hiring facilities, and stubble management
- Per Drop More Crop (PDMC): drip and sprinkler irrigation
- Crop Diversification Programme: moving from traditional cropping patterns to alternative crops
- RKVY DPR Component: agricultural projects prepared through Detailed Project Reports
- Accelerator Fund for Agri-Startups: support for agricultural startups
Key Benefits (Selected Components)
| Component | Assistance |
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| Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) | 55% of the prescribed cost for small and marginal farmers; 45% for others |
| PKVY (organic farming) | ₹31,500 per hectare over three years, including ₹15,000 per hectare by DBT for eligible organic inputs |
| Farm machinery (SMAM) | Generally 40% to 50% of machine cost, depending on category |
| Custom Hiring Centres (SMAM) | 40% of approved project cost, for eligible projects up to ₹250 lakh |
| Farm Machinery Banks (SMAM) | Generally 80%; up to 95% in North-Eastern states |
| Crop Residue Management | 50% for eligible individual farmers’ machinery; 80% for eligible Custom Hiring Centres of specified organisations |
| Agri-startups | Up to ₹5 lakh at idea or pre-seed stage; up to ₹25 lakh at seed stage |
These are not a universal package. Sanctioned amounts depend on eligible costs, limits, state rules, and approval.
Who Can Benefit?
There is no single age, income, or document rule. Depending on the component:
- Farmers, including small and marginal, women, SC, and ST farmers
- FPOs, SHGs, cooperatives, panchayats, and rural entrepreneurs, for activities such as Custom Hiring Centres and Farm Machinery Banks
- Agri-startups, through eligible RKVY agribusiness incubators when rounds are open
- Agricultural departments, universities, and institutions, for approved projects
Documents That May Be Needed
This is a general list. The exact documents depend on the component and state.
- Aadhaar or another accepted ID
- Bank account details
- Land ownership records, if required
- SC or ST certificate, for category-specific benefits
- Passport-size photograph and contact details, if the portal asks
- Farmer registration details, if the state requires them
- Quotation or invoice for machinery or irrigation equipment, where applicable
- Project proposal, registration certificate, and business documents for FPOs, organisations, and startups
How to Apply
There is no single national portal or common deadline. The route depends on your state and component.
- Contact your State Agriculture or Horticulture Department, District Agriculture Officer, or block agriculture office to learn which components are available in your area.
- Choose the component that fits your need, and confirm eligibility, subsidy rate, and dates.
- Apply online through your state’s agriculture portal if it accepts applications that way. Menu names vary by state.
- Fill in the form and upload documents, checking every entry.
- Or apply offline if your component requires a physical application, and keep the acknowledgement.
- Track your status as the state department instructs. Documents, land, or the proposed activity may be verified before approval.
- For agri-startup funding, watch the RKVY agri-startup programme website and participating incubators, and apply only when an incubator opens a round.
Contact
PM-RKVY
Phone: 011-23070964
Email: sorkvy-dac@gov.in
Agri-Startup Programme
Phone: 011-23384322
For help with a specific subsidy or application, contact your state agriculture department. The Kisan Call Centre (1800-180-1551) offers general agricultural guidance, but it is not a dedicated PM-RKVY helpline.