Agriculture & Farmer Welfare
Average monthly farmer household income stagnated at ₹10,218. 30% of post-harvest produce rots due to cold chain gap.
Responsible Departments
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
MSP Policy, PM-KISAN Direct Benefit Transfer & Soil Health Card Scheme
₹1,25,000 Cr
Annual budget
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Grain Procurement, MSP Market Operations & Public Distribution Buffer
₹2,05,000 Cr
Annual budget
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
Rural Refinance Credit, Cold Chain Infrastructure & Farmer Collectives
₹35,000 Cr
Annual budget
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Crop Yield Biotechnology, Climate Resilience & Pest Management
₹9,500 Cr
Annual budget
Current Statistics
₹10,218 / month
Monthly Farmer Income
NSSO Farm Survey
30% Fruits/Veg
Produce Cold Chain Loss
ICAR Post-Harvest Study
6% Farmers
MSP Procurement Access
Shanta Kumar Committee
24% Pending
Unpaid Crop Claims
PMFBY Audit Log