Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi Sanjivani Prakalp

Key facts

Benefit	Financial assistance for climate-resilient agricultural initiatives
Who	Farmers from poor households
How paid	Direct Benefit Transfer to Aadhaar linked bank account
Implemented by	Department of Agriculture, Maharashtra
Official portal	dbt.mahapocra.gov.in
Application window	Open all year for eligible farmers to apply.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive one-time financial assistance for adopting climate-resilient agricultural initiatives, including water conservation and protected cultivation techniques.

Who can apply

For: farmer
poor household
not income tax payer
no government employee in family
no family member in government service

Farmers from poor households who do not pay income tax and have no government employees in their family can apply. Exclusions include farmers with land holdings exceeding 5 hectares.

Who is not eligible

Farmers with land holding more than 5.00 ha

How to apply

Applications can be submitted online through the designated portal.

Visit the DBT portal at dbt.mahapocra.gov.in.
Register on the portal.
Submit your application for financial assistance.
Obtain pre-sanction approval from the agriculture officer.
Complete the required work on your farm.
Request payment after work completion.
Receive payment in your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Aadhaar Number
Land details – 8A & 7/12 extract
Cast certificate (for applicants from SC ST communities)
Landless certificate (for landless farmers & labourers)
Death certificate of husband (for Widows)
Divorce certificate (for divorcee female)

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Payment not received	Ensure that the payment request has been approved by the project after work completion.
Application rejected	Check if all eligibility criteria are met and ensure that all required documents are submitted.

Frequently asked questions

What types of financial assistance are available under this scheme?

Farmers can receive up to 80% financial assistance for implementing climate-resilient practices such as drip irrigation, sprinklers, and poly-tunnels.

Can I apply for a farm-pond if I have 2 hectares of land?

Yes, if your village is included in the scheme, you are eligible to apply for a farm-pond.

What documents are required to apply for the scheme?

Applicants need to provide their Aadhaar number, land details, caste certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents like a landless certificate or death/divorce certificate.

Is there a limit on land holdings for eligibility?

Yes, farmers with land holdings greater than 5 hectares are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

How is the financial assistance disbursed?

The financial assistance is disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account linked to their Aadhaar after approval.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.