Rainfed Area Development (RAD)

Why it matters

For rainfed farms: support for integrated farming systems that combine crops, livestock, horticulture and fisheries to spread risk and raise income.

What you get

Promotes integrated farming systems in rainfed areas, combining crops with horticulture, livestock, fishery and agroforestry, with support for on-farm water harvesting.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmers in rainfed / dryland areas
• Cluster-based integrated farming approach
• Implemented under NMSA

How to apply

1. 1

   Contact your district agriculture / watershed office

2. 2

   Join an RAD cluster and adopt the integrated farming model

3. 3

   Receive assistance for components as sanctioned

Documents required

• Aadhaar
• Land records
• Bank account details