Farmer Empowerment

1. India’s agriculture and allied sector contributes about 18% of the country’s total Gross Value Added (GVA).

2. The GVA of agriculture and allied sectors increased from ₹20.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to ₹48.7 lakh crore in 2023–24.

3. Agriculture and allied sectors recorded a CAGR of 8.83% at current prices between 2014–15 and 2023–24.

4. Budgetary allocation for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare increased from ₹27,663 crore in 2013–14 to ₹1,40,528.78 crore for 2026–27.

5. Total foodgrain production increased from 265.05 million tonnes in 2013–14 to 357.73 million tonnes in 2024–25.

6. Rice production reached a record 150.18 million tonnes in 2024–25, making India the world’s largest rice producer.

7. Wheat production reached 117.94 million tonnes in 2024–25, showing a rise of over 36% since 2014–15.

8. Oilseeds production reached 42.99 million tonnes in 2024–25, which is 56% higher than the 2014–15 level.

9. Edible oil import dependence declined from 63.2% in 2015–16 to 56.25% in 2023–24.

10. Horticulture production increased from 280.70 million tonnes in 2013–14 to 369.05 million tonnes in 2024–25.

11. Under PM-KISAN, each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 annually through Direct Benefit Transfer in three equal instalments.

12. PM-KISAN has disbursed over ₹4.28 lakh crore through 22 instalments, benefiting more than 9.44 crore farmer families.

13. Under PMFBY, 92.46 crore farmer applications have been insured since 2016–17, and claims worth ₹1.96 lakh crore have been disbursed up to December 2025.

14. Total public procurement increased from 698.7 million tonnes during 2004–14 to 1,229.2 million tonnes during 2014–26, showing about 76% growth.

15. Ground Level Credit flow to agriculture increased from ₹7.30 lakh crore in 2013–14 to ₹28.67 lakh crore in 2024–25.

 

Must Know Terms :

1. PMKISAN

PM-KISAN is a direct income support scheme for farmers. Under this scheme, each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year in three instalments through Direct Benefit Transfer. It has disbursed over ₹4.28 lakh crore through 22 instalments and benefited more than 9.44 crore farmer families.

2. PradhanMantriFasalBimaYojana

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana provides crop insurance against risks such as droughts, floods, cyclones, pest attacks, and post-harvest losses. Since 2016–17, 92.46 crore farmer applications have been insured, and claims worth ₹1.96 lakh crore have been disbursed up to December 2025.

3. MinimumSupportPrice

Minimum Support Price ensures assured prices for farmers’ produce. MSP is announced for 22 mandated crops, and since 2018–19, MSP has been fixed at a minimum of 50% above the cost of production. Total MSP value reached ₹26.32 lakh crore during 2014–26.

4. KisanCreditCard

Kisan Credit Card provides farmers timely and affordable institutional credit for cultivation, post-harvest needs, marketing, and allied activities. Operative KCC accounts increased from 6.46 crore in 2013–14 to 7.81 crore in 2024–25, while the amount in these accounts rose to ₹10.20 lakh crore.

5. AgricultureInfrastructureFund

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund supports investment in post-harvest infrastructure such as storage, logistics, and processing facilities. As of March 2026, loans worth ₹84,202 crore were sanctioned for 1.68 lakh projects, mobilising investment of ₹1.33 lakh crore in rural agricultural infrastructure.

6. DigitalAgricultureMission

Digital Agriculture Mission aims to create a unified digital ecosystem for Indian agriculture by integrating farmer databases, land records, and crop information. As of February 2026, over 7.63 crore Farmer IDs were created and about 23.5 crore crop plots were digitized.

MCQ :

 

Q1. India’s agriculture and allied sector contributes about what percentage of the country’s total GVA?

(a) 12%
(b) 15%
(c) 18%
(d) 22%

Q2. The GVA of agriculture and allied sectors increased from ₹20.9 lakh crore in 2014–15 to:

(a) ₹38.7 lakh crore
(b) ₹42.7 lakh crore
(c) ₹48.7 lakh crore
(d) ₹52.7 lakh crore

Q3. Agriculture and allied sectors recorded what CAGR at current prices between 2014–15 and 2023–24?

(a) 6.83%
(b) 7.83%
(c) 8.83%
(d) 9.83%

Q4. Budgetary allocation for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare increased to how much for 2026–27?

(a) ₹90,528.78 crore
(b) ₹1,10,528.78 crore
(c) ₹1,40,528.78 crore
(d) ₹1,80,528.78 crore

Q5. Total foodgrain production increased to how much in 2024–25?

(a) 317.73 million tonnes
(b) 337.73 million tonnes
(c) 357.73 million tonnes
(d) 377.73 million tonnes

Q6. Rice production reached what record level in 2024–25?

(a) 130.18 million tonnes
(b) 140.18 million tonnes
(c) 150.18 million tonnes
(d) 160.18 million tonnes

Q7. Wheat production reached how much in 2024–25?

(a) 107.94 million tonnes
(b) 117.94 million tonnes
(c) 127.94 million tonnes
(d) 137.94 million tonnes

Q8. Oilseeds production reached how much in 2024–25?

(a) 32.99 million tonnes
(b) 37.99 million tonnes
(c) 42.99 million tonnes
(d) 47.99 million tonnes

Q9. Edible oil import dependence declined from 63.2% in 2015–16 to:

(a) 52.25% in 2023–24
(b) 54.25% in 2023–24
(c) 56.25% in 2023–24
(d) 58.25% in 2023–24

Q10. Horticulture production increased from 280.70 million tonnes in 2013–14 to:

(a) 329.05 million tonnes
(b) 349.05 million tonnes
(c) 369.05 million tonnes
(d) 389.05 million tonnes

Q11. Under PM-KISAN, each eligible farmer family receives how much annually?

(a) ₹4,000
(b) ₹6,000
(c) ₹8,000
(d) ₹10,000

Q12. PM-KISAN assistance is transferred through:

(a) Physical cash distribution
(b) Cooperative bank vouchers only
(c) Direct Benefit Transfer
(d) Minimum Support Price mechanism

Q13. Under PMFBY, how many farmer applications have been insured since 2016–17?

(a) 72.46 crore
(b) 82.46 crore
(c) 92.46 crore
(d) 102.46 crore

Q14. Total public procurement increased from 698.7 million tonnes during 2004–14 to how much during 2014–26?

(a) 929.2 million tonnes
(b) 1,029.2 million tonnes
(c) 1,129.2 million tonnes
(d) 1,229.2 million tonnes

Q15. Ground Level Credit flow to agriculture increased from ₹7.30 lakh crore in 2013–14 to:

(a) ₹18.67 lakh crore
(b) ₹22.67 lakh crore
(c) ₹28.67 lakh crore
(d) ₹32.67 lakh crore