Amar Fasal Amar Gola (My Crop, My Storehouse)

Why it matters

Gives marginal farmers funds to build their own small storehouse, cutting post-harvest losses and letting them hold produce until prices improve instead of distress-selling immediately after harvest.

What you get

Named by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Amar Fasal Amar Gola ("My Crop, My Storehouse") is a state pilot project providing financial assistance to marginal farmers in West Bengal so they can build their own small on-farm storehouses. By giving farmers a place to store produce safely after harvest, the scheme reduces distress sales immediately at harvest time (when prices are typically lowest due to glut) and cuts post-harvest spoilage losses, especially for grains and non-perishable produce. The scheme works alongside its companion programme Amar Fasal Amar Gari ("My Crop, My Vehicle"), which gives a flat Rs 10,000 subsidy to help farmers acquire a vending cart/vehicle for directly transporting and selling produce to end consumers, bypassing middlemen.

Eligibility criteria

• Marginal farmer in West Bengal
• Holder of a Kisan Credit Card for subsidy disbursal
• Land/produce eligible for on-farm storage construction

How to apply

1. 1

   Apply through the local Krishi Bhavan or Department of Agriculture office

2. 2

   Submit Kisan Credit Card and land details

3. 3

   Approval and subsidy disbursal credited directly to the farmer's bank account

4. 4

   Construct the storehouse as per scheme guidelines

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Kisan Credit Card
• Land record
• Bank account details