# Top 10 Govt Schemes for Farmers

## 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
**Eligibility:** Small & marginal farmers with valid land record

**Benefits:** Direct income support of ₹6,000/year

**How to apply:** Register at your nearest revenue office or through state portal

**Link:** https://pmkisan.gov.in/

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## 2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
**Eligibility:** All farmers who pay crop insurance premium

**Benefits:** Crop loss insurance compensation

**How to apply:** Enroll at nearest bank or insurance aggregator / portal

**Link:** https://pmfby.gov.in/

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## 3. Soil Health Card Scheme
**Eligibility:** All farmers

**Benefits:** Free soil testing and recommendations

**How to apply:** Apply via local agriculture office

**Link:** https://soilshealth.dac.gov.in/

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## 4. Kisan Credit Card (KCC)
**Eligibility:** All farmers with land / livestock project

**Benefits:** Short term credit at concessional rates

**How to apply:** Apply at partnering banks with KCC form

**Link:** https://rbi.org.in/

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## 5. National Agriculture Market (eNAM)
**Eligibility:** Farmers selling produce in mandis

**Benefits:** Better price discovery via online markets

**How to apply:** Register on eNAM portal or at mandi

**Link:** https://enam.gov.in/

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## 6. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana
**Eligibility:** Small & marginal farmers aged 18-40

**Benefits:** Pension ₹3,000/month after 60

**How to apply:** Enroll at Common Service Centre or bank branches

**Link:** https://www.pmkmy.gov.in/

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## 7. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
**Eligibility:** State-level projects & farmers

**Benefits:** Funds for farm infrastructure and projects

**How to apply:** Through state agriculture department projects

**Link:** https://agricoop.nic.in/

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## 8. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
**Eligibility:** Farmers / farmer groups practicing organic farming

**Benefits:** Support for organic input and certification

**How to apply:** Apply via state organic mission or agriculture dept

**Link:** https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in/

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## 9. Interest Subvention Scheme for Crop Loans
**Eligibility:** Short-term crop loans from banks

**Benefits:** Lower interest rates / interest subvention

**How to apply:** Take eligible loan through scheduled banks

**Link:** https://rbidocs.rbi.org.in/

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## 10. Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAM)
**Eligibility:** Farmers planting trees on farm lands

**Benefits:** Technical & financial support for agroforestry

**How to apply:** Apply through state horticulture / agroforestry cell

**Link:** https://nmsa.dac.gov.in/

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