About Agriculture Industry
The agriculture sector in India is supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, focusing on farmer welfare, crop insurance, and sustainable farming.
ACS provides comprehensive support for agricultural enterprises, farmer cooperatives, and rural development projects.
Our Agriculture Services
- Farm registration and subsidy assistance
- Crop insurance enrollment
- Fertilizer and seed license
- Farm mechanization support
- Organic farming certification
- Rural development projects
Key Regulatory Bodies
- Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
- Department of Fisheries
- Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is responsible for formulating policies and programs for agriculture, fisheries, and farmer welfare in India.
Departments / Wings
- Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: Main department for agriculture policy, programs, and implementation including irrigation, infrastructure, crop insurance.
- Department of Fisheries: Handles schemes related to fisheries, aquaculture, and allied marine activities like Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.
- Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying: Works on livestock improvement, dairy development, vaccination programs.
Important Central Government Schemes
1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Provides income support to small and marginal farmers with periodic cash transfers to their bank accounts.
2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Crop insurance scheme that protects farmers against crop loss due to natural disasters and stabilizes farm incomes.
3. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)
Aims for "Har Khet Ko Pani" by expanding irrigation coverage and efficient water use.
4. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM)
Encourages farmers to install solar pumps and generate energy, reducing diesel costs and increasing income.
5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
Provides low-interest credit for building storage, processing, and value chain facilities to reduce losses and increase earnings.
6. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
Reduces interest on short-term agriculture loans (through KCC) making agri-credit cheaper.
7. Market Intervention Scheme and Price Support Scheme
Ensures farmers get minimum support price or price protection for certain crops when markets are weak.
8. National Mission and Crop Development Programs
Includes programs like National Beekeeping and Honey Mission, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, National Mission on Edible Oils.
9. Special Initiatives
Namo Drone Didi: Provides drones to women SHGs for farm support services.
Other Support Services for Farmers
- Kisan Call Center: Free advice on farming, schemes, weather, market information.
- mKisan Portal: SMS and mobile advisory service for farming tips, weather, disease alerts, subsidy details.
State-Level & Supplementary Schemes
In addition to central programs, state governments run schemes like solar pump subsidies, natural farming incentives, and crop-specific subsidies.