Agriculture state subsidies
Agriculture State Government Subsidies — State-wise Schemes
State governments across India offer a wide range of financial assistance programmes for farmers, agro-entrepreneurs and agricultural businesses. Here is a state-wise overview of the most beneficial schemes.
Overview
State subsidies complement central government schemes and are often easier to access with faster disbursement timelines.
Unlike central schemes, state subsidies are often sector-specific, region-focused and tailored to local agricultural challenges — making them highly relevant for businesses with state-specific operations.
State-wise schemes
1
Rajasthan
Organic farming focus
Organic Farming Subsidy
Subsidies available for organic inputs, certification and training in organic farming methods to encourage sustainable farming practices.
Cold Storage & Warehousing Subsidy
Financial assistance for construction and maintenance of cold storage units and warehouses — helping farmers store and market produce effectively.
Soil Health Card Scheme
Government-funded soil testing and issuance of soil health cards to assess soil health and recommend appropriate fertiliser use for better crop yields.
2
Haryana
Equipment & irrigation
Haryana Krishi Yantra Anudan Yojana
40–50% subsidy on purchase of agricultural equipment including tractors, harvesters, threshers and irrigation pumps for farmers across Haryana.
Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Scheme
₹40,000 subsidy for purchase of a DSR machine — a technology that saves water and labour in rice cultivation while improving productivity.
3
Uttarakhand
Micro irrigation
National Mission on Micro Irrigation (NMMI)
50% subsidy for small and marginal farmers and 35% for others on installation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems.
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
60% subsidy for small and marginal farmers and 50% for others on construction of water conservation structures including check dams, ponds and water harvesting systems.
4
Maharashtra
Seeds, fertilisers & loans
Seeds & Fertiliser Subsidies
Subsidies on certified seeds, quality planting material and fertilisers to promote adoption of improved agricultural practices across the state.
Interest Subsidy on Agricultural Loans
Farmers in Maharashtra are eligible for interest subsidies on agricultural loans, reducing the cost of borrowing for agricultural purposes.
5
Karnataka
Income support & irrigation
Raitha Siri Scheme
Direct income support to farmers irrespective of the size of their landholdings — financial assistance for harvests through the state government.
Krishi Bhagya Scheme
Karnataka's flagship micro-irrigation initiative — encourages farmers to adopt sprinkler and drip irrigation to maximise water usage and boost crop productivity.
6
Tamil Nadu
Procurement & pest management
Rice Procurement Scheme (Paddy Procurement)
TNCSC procures paddy from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP) to ensure fair remuneration and food security across Tamil Nadu.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Scheme
Focuses on judicious use of pesticides and promotes organic farming practices to manage pests and diseases in agriculture sustainably.
7
Andhra Pradesh
Direct income support
Rythu Bharosa Scheme
Provides direct income support to eligible farmers in Andhra Pradesh distributed in multiple instalments throughout the year.
Krishna Pushkaralu Initiative
Focuses on rejuvenating and conserving water resources — desilting canals and reservoirs to benefit agriculture through enhanced water availability for irrigation.
8
Telangana
Water & micro irrigation
Mission Bhagiratha
Provides safe drinking water to rural households — indirectly benefits agriculture by ensuring water availability for irrigation across Telangana.
Telangana Micro Irrigation Project (T-MIP)
Encourages adoption of drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation systems to conserve water and improve crop yields across the state.
9
Gujarat
Horticulture & floriculture
Horticulture & Floriculture Unit Subsidy
Subsidies and financial aid for establishment of horticultural and floricultural units including polyhouses, orchards and nurseries — encouraging agricultural diversification and income growth.
10
Madhya Pradesh
Income & price support
Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyani Yojana
Provides direct income support to farmers in Madhya Pradesh in instalments to improve financial stability and reduce agricultural distress.
Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana
Price support scheme ensuring farmers receive MSP for crops. If market price falls below MSP, the government compensates farmers for the difference.
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
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Agriculture Infrastructure Fund — State + Central
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund provides financial support for development, improvement and maintenance of infrastructure related to the agricultural sector — enhancing productivity, efficiency and sustainability of agricultural activities.
Benefit 1
Interest subvention on loans
Benefit 2
Credit guarantee coverage
Benefit 3
Convergence with other Central/State schemes
Who can apply
Farmers, FPOs, PACS, Marketing & Multipurpose Cooperative Societies
State Agencies & APMCs (Mandis), National & State Federations of Cooperatives
Agri-Entrepreneurs & Startups
Government PPP Projects (Central/State/Local Bodies)
Joint Liability Groups & SHG Federations
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
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