Subsidies from Government

Get the latest news and updates on various government subsidies for the farming and agriculture sector.

• Haryana Cabinet Approves Waiver of Rural Household Water Charges

  The relief extends to 28.87 lakh rural water connection holders, encompassing outstanding charges of Rs 372.13 crore.…

• Banks should Enhance Agricultural Sector Lending, Targeting Small-Scale Farmers, Sitharaman Recommends

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urges banks to boost agriculture lending and prioritize small farmers and micro enterprises.…

• Rising Farm Subsidies Posing Threat to Rice Supply Resulting in Higher Prices

  Global rice prices are at their highest in 11 years due to India's increased payments to farmers, El Nino's threat to yields, and rising costs of alternative staples, potentially leading to further price rallies.…

• MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Announces Loan Waiver Drive for Farmers Ahead of Assembly Elections

  Over 11 lakh farmers who have defaulted loan payments would be benefitted from Shivraj Singh Chouhan's new plan of waiving off interest worth Rs 2,200 crores.…

• Cabinet Approves Assistance for Farmers Impacted by Unseasonal Rain in 13 Districts

  Patel did not disclose the extent of damage, the total amount of aid to be disbursed, and the date when the farmers can start applying online for the same.…

• CM Jagan Directs Officials to Provide Relief to All Rain-Affected Farmers

  Andhra Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy instructs officials to provide relief to all the farmers impacted by the rains.…

• Govt is Giving 50% Bumper Subsidy on Farm Machines; Grant of Up to Rs 60,000 Available

  The subsidy is available to farmers under the E-Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana, and the government is providing subsidies ranging from 30% to 50% on farming machines. Farmers can receive a grant of approximately 40,000 to 60,000 rupees on each agricultural machinery purchased.…

• Good News for Govt Employees! DFC to Offer 5% Extra Subsidy on Electric Vehicles

  To promote the adoption of EVs on a larger scale, the government has decided to provide a five percent additional subsidy to government employees who purchase vehicles through DFC.…

• NEEDS Scheme: Avail Subsidy to Start Your Business! Check Eligibility & Direct Link to Apply Inside

  The Tamil Nadu government's New Entrepreneur Cum Enterprise Development Scheme (NEEDS) aims to support first-generation entrepreneurs through subsidies and interest subventions.…

• Delhi Govt Likely to Remove Subsidy on Electricity Bills for Selected Consumers

  In the national capital, more than 40.28 lakh customers have so far registered for electricity subsidies…

• Rabi Season 2022–23: Centre Approved Spending Rs 51,875 Cr on P&K fertilizer

  The increased fertilizer subsidy totaling Rs 51,875 crore has been authorized by the Centre for the rabi or winter planting season, which spans from October 2022 to March 2023. The revised nutrient-based subsidy rates for phosphatic and potassic fertilizers were authorized by the Cabinet Committee…

• Govt Launches Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups with Rs 10 Crore Ceiling

  In addition to institutional mechanisms for operationalizing the Scheme, DPIIT will set up a Management Committee (MC) and a Risk Evaluation Committee (REC) for reviewing, monitoring, and operational oversight of the Scheme. The National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) will manage the Scheme.…

• This Diwali Buy a Tractor; Get up to 50% Subsidy from Government

  Farmers who want to avail the subsidy must apply as soon as possible.…

• Finance Ministry Releases Rs 25,000 Crore to FCI as Food Subsidy

  The Center has budgeted Rs. 2.06 trillion for food subsidy expenses for 2022–23, of which Rs. 1.45 trillion, or 71%, will be allocated to FCI. The remaining food subsidies are sent directly to the states that follow a decentralized method of procurement.…

• Farmers in This State are Getting Subsidy up to Rs 10 Lakh to Promote Post-Harvest Operations

  The subsidy was approved recently, and it would enhance the ability of food processors that are trying to upscale their operations through capital infusion, technology transfer, talent upgradation, and handholding support.…

• Govt to Provide Diesel Subsidy to Farmers Using Tractors

  The Karnataka government will be helping farmers to fight climate change. The government plans to release diesel subsidies to farmers using tractors.…

• Government Doubles Input Subsidy for Farmers Affected by Natural Calamities

  Continuous heavy rainfall in Maharashtra has been affecting several areas, flooding 800,000 hectares of land in 24 districts around the Marathwada region. Due to this, the Maharashtra government has decided to double the input subsidy for farmers.…

• Makhana Cultivation: Government is Providing Subsidy of Rs 72,750; Apply Here

  In India, makhana cultivation is primarily practiced in Bihar, West Bengal, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.…

• Good News! Farmers will Now Get Machine Subsidy Directly into Accounts

  The government has decided to reform the advertising and propaganda component to encourage farmers to stop burning stubble. Targets will now be issued to department field officials.…

• Government Announces Diesel Subsidy & Many Other Financial Aids in This State; Details Inside

  The financial assistance includes Medical insurance schemes that will be given to those above the poverty line or who have yellow family cards, increasing the death grant to Rs. 1 lakh from Rs. 50,000.…

• Meghalaya Government Lifts Ban on Fertilizers, Will Give 50% Subsidy to Farmers

  The Meghalaya State Cooperative Marketing and Consumers' Federation Limited (MeCOFED), a division of the cooperation department, would ultimately handle the distribution of these fertilizers.…

• Onam Gift: Govt to Provide Subsidy to Dairy Farmers & Societies

  The Kerala Dairy Farmers Welfare Fund Board will provide a kaineettam of Rs 250 to every dairy farmer, while a subsidy of Rs 16,000 per acre is being offered to encourage the development of fodder grass.…

• Great News for Farmers! Govt Hikes Diesel Subsidy to Rs 75/liter for Kharif Crops

  There have been up to 181 new police department posts created. The traffic and cybercrime wings will be under the direction of the newly formed posts of the deputy inspector general (DIG).…

• Govt. To Provide Financial Assistance of Rs 4,000 Per Acre To Farmers Who Grow Pulses & Oilseeds Crops

  The scheme will go into effect in the Kharif 2022 season.…

• India is Seeking a New Standard for Agriculture Subsidies

  According to a senior official, New Delhi and others have also pressed for a permanent solution to the issue of food security and authorization to export grain supplies from its official reserves in a joint report filed to the WTO.…

• E-Cycle Subsidy: Government is Providing Rs 5500 to Buy E-Cycles; Apply at Official Website

  The Delhi government will provide a 5,500 subsidy to the first 10,000 people who buy e-bikes in the city.…

• E-Cycle Subsidy: Get Rs.7,000 Subsidy on First 10,000 e-Cycles, Check Eligibility Here

  The cheapest on-road e-cycle will cost Rs 23 thousand 499 after subsidies, while the costliest will cost Rs 38 thousand 185. The Delhi government has approved the subsidization of 13 different e-cycle types.…

• Farmers are Drying Their Harvest on The National Highways Due to Flood

  Several farming families were forced to set up camp on the road after their homes and paddy fields were flooded.…

• Govt. to Provide Highly Subsidised Seeds and Fertilizers To 1.23 Lakh Tribal Farmers Under Krushi Vaividhyakaran Yojana

  The government started distributing fertiliser and seed kits on Tuesday. According to authorities, one kit costs Rs 3,240, but the recipients are charged Rs 250.…

• Chhattisgarh Farmers Receive Rs 1,804 Crore Under Rural Farm And Cattle-Based Schemes

  While expressing his gratitude, Baghel stated that Chhattisgarh is the first state in India to implement the Nyay Yojana, which ensures "economic and social justice for everybody."…

• Latest News! E-cycle Subsidy worth Rs. 15000 to Start Next Week; Check Details

  Passenger and cargo e-cycles are the two most common types. Chargeable batteries power them, and battery-assisted pedaling is available. E-commerce executives may utilize cargo bikes to carry food and other things, while passenger cycles can be used for fitness and outings.…

• PM Ujjawala Yojana: Great News for Beneficiaries as Centre Announces Subsidy of Rs 200 per Gas Cylinder

  Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, announced on Saturday that the Centre will provide a subsidy of Rs 200 per gas cylinder (up to 12 cylinders) to nearly 9 crores Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries this year.…

• Subsidy For Cow Rearing: Government is Providing Rs.10,800 to Dairy Farmers

  Madhya Pradesh government is providing subsidies to farmers rearing cows. This initiative was taken by the government to promote natural farming.…

• Government is Providing 50% Subsidy on Agriculture Machinery & Equipment Through Token System

  Farmers require agricultural machinery for various tasks. No doubt farming becomes much easier with the help of modern machinery and equipment. But due to their high prices, not every farmer can afford these types of machinery.…

• Maha Government Considering Loan Waiver And Incentives For Farmers; Details Inside!

  Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar hinted that the government was seriously considering offering incentives to farmers who had either settled their debts or had loans of more than Rs 2 lakh and were not beneficiaries of the government's loan waiver…

• Seeds Corporation to Distribute Subsidised Groundnut Seed

  From the second week of May, the A.P. Seeds Corporation is preparing to distribute subsidised groundnut seed in the Anantapur and Kurnool districts, and has prepared some stock for the purpose.…

• Farmers Can Avail Subsidies as Govt is Providing Support for Profitable Jackfruit Business

  Kalpana Bhat, a Poinguinim native who operates a seasonal business preparing jackfruit chips, employs two to five women and makes roughly Rs 2 lakh every season.…

• Government to Provide High-Speed Boats to Fishermen & Scholarships to Children of Weavers & Fishers

  The government is providing subsidies on high-speed boats to fishermen, and under the Vidya Nidhi scheme, scholarships will be granted to the children of fishermen and weavers..…

• Two Brothers Arrested For Misappropriating Govt Subsidy of Rs.6.81 Cr on Farm Machinery

  The accused were able to get a subsidy of Rs. 6.81 crore, which was paid into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries/farmers.…

• Government is Providing Rs 5,500 Subsidy To First 10,000 E-Cycle Buyers

  He also mentioned that the first 1,000 buyers of passenger e-cycles will also receive a Rs 2,000 subsidy.…

• Land Ownership Scheme Subsidy to Increase to Rs 20 Lakh

  According to a statement released by the Chief Minister's Office, a unique scheme will be started this year to provide preparation for SC and ST students in boarding schools to appear in various competitive exams, as well.…

• Government is Offering 50-80% Subsidy for Purchasing Agri Machines and Equipment

  Adoption of modern machines and equipment is very important for farmers for doubling their income and increasing crop yield.…

• Kisan Anudan Yojana 2022: Now Get Subsidy Up to 50% on Agriculture Equipments, Details Inside

  Now to give huge subsidies on agricultural machinery to the farmers, the state government has announced Kisan Anudan Yojana 2022.…

• Pig Farming: Govt. is Providing 95% Subsidy for Pig Rearing under this Scheme

  Under the scheme, pig breeders would be provided with pig units of three high-yielding young female pigs and one male pig at 95 per cent subsidy and the beneficiary would bear only five per cent of the cost.…

• Sheep/ Goat Farming: Govt is Providing up to Rs.8 Lakh Subsidy to Budding Entrepreneurs

  The scheme aims to promote the establishment of sheep and goat units in the union territory. Sheep sector makes a valuable contribution to the economically weaker sections of the society by their multifaceted utility of producing wool, meat, skin, manure etc.…

• Karnataka Government Announces Power Subsidy For Coffee Cultivation

  Coffee farmers were demanding power subsidies which were ignored and neglected earlier. Now Karnataka CM announced the subsidy for Coffee estates.…

• Subsidy on PVC Pipes & Electric Motors Exclusively for Farmers; Check Eligibility & other details

  TAHDCO is offering subsidies for the purchase of PVC pipes & Electric pumps. Find all details in this article.…

• MP Govt. Announces Reimbursement of Additional Loan Interests for Farmers

  Farmers who were forced to pay an additional sum as interest because they trusted the previous government's loan waiver promise, which it could not keep throughout its time, have breathed a sigh of relief as a result of the CM's declaration.…

• Government is Providing Grants & Subsidies For Cultivation of Water Chestnuts & Medicinal Plants

  Good news for farmers! In order to promote horticultural crops, the government is providing subsidies for the cultivation of medicinal plants & water chestnuts.…

• Govt. Announces Rice, Ragi, And Jowar Subsidy Worth Rs 1,400 Crore To 4.34 Crore Beneficiaries

  Despite a new programme costing 1,400 crore, the subsidy payment for food and civil supplies is the lowest in the last four years, not only compared to the previous year.…