The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has sanctioned more than Rs 1,200 crore to ten states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) at the National Agriculture Conference. The grants aim to support agricultural development projects across states and strengthen coordination between the central government and state agriculture departments to boost food security and farm incomes.
Key facts
- Rs 1,200 crore sanctioned under PM-RKVY to 10 states
- West Bengal: Rs 290 crore; Haryana: Rs 198 crore; Chhattisgarh: Rs 181 crore
- Arunachal Pradesh: Rs 154 crore; Bihar: Rs 114 crore; Karnataka: Rs 104 crore
- Mizoram: Rs 75 crore; Himachal Pradesh: Rs 64 crore; Jharkhand: Rs 58 crore; Punjab: Rs 43 crore
- Agriculture growth rate has risen from 3 per cent in 2015 to 4.5 per cent
- Average annual increase in foodgrain production has risen from 40 lakh tonnes to 84 lakh tonnes per year
- Rabi foodgrain production increased by 205 lakh tonnes between 2023-24 and 2025-26
- National Khet Bachao Abhiyan planned from October 22 to November 30, 2026
- Monthly virtual review meetings with states to begin immediately
What PM-RKVY funds support
The Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana provides financial support to states for agricultural infrastructure, research and development projects that enhance farm productivity and sustainability. The sanctioned amounts will help states implement schemes on the ground without delay, according to the Ministry statement.
New coordination framework between Centre and states
The Ministry has announced a strengthened system of regular engagement with state governments. Monthly virtual review meetings will be held with states to track progress on agricultural goals, modelled on weekly reviews already conducted at the central level. These meetings will involve Agriculture Ministers, Secretaries, scientists from state agricultural universities and ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (farm science centres), farmer producer organisations, exporters and bankers.
At the district level, monthly meetings will be convened by the Collector along with agricultural officials, scientists and farmers to coordinate implementation on the ground. The Ministry has also set an annual calendar for pre-season planning meetings: district-level meetings on May 10 and state-level meetings on May 17 for the Kharif (monsoon) crop season; and district meetings on September 10 with state meetings on September 17 for the Rabi (winter) crop season.
National campaign on soil health and sustainable farming
The Ministry has called for a nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Save Fields Campaign) from October 22 to November 30, 2026. Using Soil Health Cards as a guide, the campaign will promote balanced use of fertilisers to preserve soil quality and protect beneficial insects. The campaign will also push cultivation of pulses such as tur, urad and masoor in rice fallow areas of eastern India, particularly Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, after the paddy harvest.
Quality control and input availability
The Ministry has directed states to take strict legal action against counterfeit fertilisers, spurious seeds and substandard pesticides, ensuring that farmers receive genuine agricultural inputs. The statement emphasises that the country has adequate supplies of seeds and fertilisers. States have also been instructed to eliminate forced tagging of inputs, a practice that can limit farmer choice and increase costs.
Rabi season preparations and crop support
For the current Rabi season, the Ministry has asked states to base crop and seed recommendations on actual soil moisture and water availability in their regions. States must also ensure that all eligible farmers have access to Kisan Credit Cards for agricultural loans, conduct transparent Crop Cutting Experiments to assess crop damage for insurance claims, and put in place measures to protect crops from diseases and pests.
Price support and global market access
The government is pursuing a multi-part strategy to help farmers get fair prices for their produce. This includes strengthening storage facilities, scientific warehousing and marketing systems. The Ministry has committed to 100 per cent government procurement of pulses (tur, urad and masoor) at the Minimum Support Price, with payment within 48 hours of delivery. Additionally, India will leverage new market opportunities from international trade agreements to connect Indian agricultural products with global buyers, enabling farmers to access international markets and achieve higher incomes.
What this means for you
State agriculture departments will receive additional funds for development projects that could improve farm extension services, research and infrastructure in your region. Farmers may benefit from more structured planning and monthly monitoring of agricultural programmes. The focus on soil health and sustainable farming practices could lead to lower input costs and better long-term land productivity. Enhanced quality checks aim to ensure that seeds and fertilisers you purchase are genuine. Pulse farmers in eastern India may see increased promotion of cultivation opportunities. All farmers with Kisan Credit Card eligibility should check with their banks to ensure they are registered.
What happens next
The Khet Bachao Abhiyan will begin on October 22, 2026. Monthly virtual review meetings with states will commence immediately. State agriculture departments will constitute their State Agriculture Teams and prepare for the next round of pre-season interface meetings according to the new annual calendar.