In a bold move to modernize agriculture and improve farmers’ incomes, the Maharashtra government has launched a pioneering scheme Krishi Samruddhi Yojana with a massive outlay of ₹25,000 crore over five years (2025–2030). The flagship initiative aims to create a climate-resilient, tech-enabled, and sustainable farming ecosystem across the state.
The announcement was made by Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate during his visit to Nashik district, where he emphasized the state’s vision of making farming both profitable and progressive.
“This scheme is not just a subsidy programme it is a comprehensive reform package that blends technology, climate resilience, and direct farmer empowerment,” Kokate said.
Key Highlights of the Scheme
The Krishi Samruddhi Yojana focuses on eight strategic pillars:
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture: Promotion of drought- and flood-tolerant crop varieties, weather-based advisory systems, and sustainable land use.
- Micro-Irrigation Expansion: Special emphasis on drip and sprinkler systems to boost water-use efficiency in water-scarce zones.
- Digital Farming Centers: Establishment of 1,200 village-level Smart Krishi Kendras equipped with soil testing, AI-based crop advisory, and real-time market access.
- Farm Mechanization: Subsidies on small and medium agricultural equipment to support marginal and small farmers.
- Soil Health Management: Distribution of soil health cards and organic farming kits to improve long-term fertility and reduce chemical inputs.
- Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT): Seamless cash transfers to farmers’ bank accounts for inputs, insurance premiums, and training incentives.
- Agri-Infrastructure Development: Building of storage units, rural cold chains, and custom hiring centers to reduce post-harvest losses.
- Special Focus on Women & Marginalized Farmers: At least 30% of the scheme benefits reserved for women farmers, SC/ST communities, and persons with disabilities.
Empowering Over 80 Lakh Farmers
The scheme is expected to benefit more than 80 lakh farmers in the state, with particular focus on drought-prone regions such as Marathwada, Vidarbha, and North Maharashtra. An estimated 5 lakh hectares will be brought under micro-irrigation, while over 10 lakh farmers will receive mechanization support.
Technology Meets Tradition
The government plans to integrate services with the Mahakrishi Digital Platform, a unified portal where farmers can access crop advisories, subsidy tracking, weather alerts, and government schemes through a mobile app in Marathi.
“This is a giant leap toward making agriculture predictable, productive, and profitable,” said Dr. Sunita Pawar, an agricultural economist at MPKV Rahuri.
A Model for Other States
Experts say the comprehensive structure of the Krishi Samruddhi Yojana could serve as a national model for states looking to align their agriculture with changing climate realities and rising market expectations.
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