Mukhyamantri Krishak Protsahan Yojana (Farmer Incentive Scheme)

Why it matters

Gives a cash incentive to farmers who adopt improved seed varieties and recommended package-of-practices, rewarding farmers for upgrading their cultivation methods.

What you get

The Mukhyamantri Krishak Protsahan Yojana provides a direct cash incentive to farmers in Uttarakhand who adopt improved/high-yielding seed varieties and follow department-recommended package-of-practices for notified crops. The incentive is designed to encourage faster adoption of better agronomic practices and quality seed among the state's large base of small hill farmers, who often default to traditional low-yield varieties due to cost or access barriers. Disbursement is via DBT once the department verifies cultivation of the eligible variety/practice on the farmer's plot.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer cultivating land in Uttarakhand
• Adoption of a department-notified improved seed variety or recommended practice for the season
• Registered with the local Agriculture Extension office

How to apply

1. 1

   Register the crop and seed variety being cultivated with the local Agriculture Extension Officer

2. 2

   Field verification of cultivation by department staff

3. 3

   Incentive amount credited via DBT to the farmer's bank account

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land record
• Bank account details