The last nine years have seen a comprehensive approach fructify be it farmers’ income support, agricultural insurance schemes, irrigation coverage, impetus to organic farming, to FPOs, to women farmers, infrastructural support or digitisation of services through the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM), the government has adopted a full 360 degree when it comes to supporting our farmers. Aa an example, more than 11 crore farmers have benefitted from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and over 23 crores have had the Soil Health Card issued to them.
Additionally, through the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, which provides farmers an assured Direct Benefit Transfer cash transfer of Rs. 6,000 per year, or the increased MSP for all mandated Kharif, Rabi and other commercial crops, or even the Central Sector Scheme for the formation and promotion of thousands of new FPOs along with equity Grant, the government has shown how its policy formation goes beyond just the obvious benefit accrual.
When it comes to agricultural mechanisation including machines, equipment, high-tech hubs and hiring centres, by March, 2022 close to 5.5 crore had been allocated. Alongside, digitisation has seen a huge push, with many mandis being integrated on the e-NAM platform. Kisan Rail services have been transporting perishables since 2020 and in a push to facilitate technology for the benefit of agriculture, over Rs. 52 crores have been released to the ICAR for purchase of 300 Kisan Drones. The launch of the National Mission for Edible Oils, the Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme to increase efficient use of water, the creation of a start-up eco system in agriculture and allied sectors empowering farmers through renewable energy utilisation, and the emphatic growth in export of Agri and allied commodities has taken our agriculture many leaps forward.
Similarly, it is a holistic approach to allied farming (livestock, forestry, jal shakti, drip irrigation etc.) and a positive approach towards the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and the Namami Gange Programme that have given an incredible impetus to natural farming. Staying true to its commitment, the government also proposes to promote sustainable natural farming systems via Bhartiya Prakratik Krishi Padhati (BPKP) scheme. The active championing of “Shree Anna” or millets in the international Year of Millets (2023) with Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad being declared as the Centre of Excellence shows yet again, how the government is quick to adapt to the need of the hour – both for our farmers and our economy.
Creating history in the procurement of pulses, the increase in oil seed production or the domineering 109 per cent rise in export of rice in nine years, PM Modi-led government has created the roadmap for sustained growth and progress. To sum it up, one fact states the entire case: the budget allocation for agriculture has increased 4.5 times (Rs. in crore) . This is over 300 per cent increase in budget allocation in 9 years! Clearly, PM Modi-led government has, by way of affirmative policy initiatives shown that they stand behind the success of our farmers. Afterall, not only does India live in villages, it lives because of them.
Then Now
1. 80per cent Increase in MSP for Shree Anna (Jowar in Rs. per quintal)
2013-14 – 1,550
2021-22 – 2,758
2. 25per cent Increase Area of Millet Cultivation in 9 Years (in hectares)
2013 – 14 – 12.29
– 15.48
3. 300per cent rise in Budget Allocation for Agriculture (Rs. in crore)
2013-14 – 30,224
2023-24 – 1.31 lakh+
4. 51per cent rise in milk production in 9 years (in million tonnes)
2014-15 – 146.3
2021-22 – 221.06
5. 37per cent Rise in Oil Seed production (million tonnes)
2014 -15 – 27.51
2021-22 – 37.70
6.109per cent Increase in India’s Rice exports in 9 years (USD in million)
FY 2013-14 – 2,925
FY 2021-22 – 6,115
7. Blue Revolution – 10 times increase in Expenditure (Rs. in crore)
2015-16 – 200
2023-24 – 2,025
8. India’s Spice Rise- 106per cent Rise in Exports! (Rs. in crore)
2014-15 – 14,900
2021-22 – 30,576
9. 115per cent Increase in Export of Processed Foods (USD in billion)
2015-16 – 4.85
2021-22 – 10.42
10. Agri and Allied Exports – Increase in World Demand (USD in billion)
2014-15 – 38.71
2021-22 – 50.24
11. MSP payment for Wheat to Farmers (in Rs. lakh crore)
2006-14 – 2.39
2014-22 – 4.52
12. MSP payment for Rice to Farmers (in Rs. lakh crore)
2006-14 – 3.09
2014-22 – 10.64
FLAGSHIP SCHEME AND THEIR PERFORMANCES
1.Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi- Securing Small Farmers
● Rs. 2.25 lakh crores+ deposited directly in bank accounts
● 11 crore + farmer families benefited
● 3 crore + women farmers supported
● Rs. 2,000 each to farmers in 3 instalments per year
● 13 instalments till date disbursed
2.Achievements for Annadatas through FPOs
● 4,028 of FPOs have been registered under new FPO scheme.
● Equity Grant of Rs 65.33 crore has been released to 1,730 FPOs
● As on 31.12.2022, Credit Guarantee Cover worth Rs 101.78 crore issued to 583 FPOs
3.Achievements of Beej Seh Bazar Tak Approach
• 4.60 lakh Seed Villages created
• Rs 1.63 lakh crore + subsidy provided for Nutrient Based Fertiliser
• 23 crore + Soil Health Cards issued
• 76 lakh hectares covered under Per Drop More Crop
• 1.75 crore + farmers, traded goods worth 7 crore+ MT on e-NAM
9 BIG ACHIEVEMENTS- Empowering Annadatas
• Rs. 2 lakh crore + disbursed under PM Kisan (since 2019)
• 11 crore + farmers benefited under PM Kisan (since 2019)
• 23 crore + Soil Health Cards issued (since 2015)
• 76 lakh hectares covered under Per Drop More Crop (Drip Irrigation) (since 2015)
• 300per cent + increase in budget allocation for agriculture in 9 years
• 11 lakh + hectares area covered under PKVY since 2016
• 7.9 lakh tonnes of perishables transported – Kisan Rail since 2020
• 221.06 MT of milk production, 51per cent increase in 9 years
• 7 lakh + MT of perishables transported under Krishi UDAN
ON GLOBAL STAGE
1. 1st Milk Production
India contributes 24% of global milk production
2. 1st Millets
India is the largest producer of millets in the world
3. 2nd Largest
Rice and Wheat
Tremendous boost in rice and wheat production
4. 2nd Largest
Fish Production
India accounts for 7.56% of global production
5. 2nd Largest
Tea Producer
With constant support to Tea Plantations and traders, India’s Tea production is thriving
6. 2nd Largest
Fruits and Vegetables,
Indian fruits and vegetables are now being consumed globally
7. 2nd Largest
Sugar- Sugar industries become self-reliant
8. 3rd Largest
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the third largest crop insurance scheme in the world
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS
• Rs 101.78 crore worth Credit Guarantee Cover issued to 583 FPOs
• Rs 1.63 lakh crore+ subsidy provided for Nutrient Based Fertiliser
• Rs 667.34 crores earmarked for promotion of organic farming for the year 2022-23
• Quality seed-4.60 lakh Seed Villages created 1,024.38 lakh quintals produced since 2014
• Edible Oils-National Mission for Edible Oils approved – total outlay of Rs 11,040 crore
• Millets-Rs. 365.85 crore worth millets exported in 2022-23 (April to November)
