G/AG/N/IND/19  
 
31 March  2020 
(20-2582) Page: 1/12 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 30 March  2020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of India . The notification concerns new or modified domestic support measures exempt 
from reduction ( Table DS:2 ). 
 
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The following support measures are covered by this notification:  
 
1 Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) ; 
2 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) -Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) ; 
3 Rashtriya  Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) ; 
4 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) ;  
5 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) ; 
6 Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM) ; 
7 National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Techno logy (NMAET) ; 
8 Public Distribution System ; 
9 National Livestock Mission ; 
10 Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in -situ management of Crop Residue ; 
11 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM -KISAN).  
 
 
 
 
  
 
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT : INDIA  
Notification  under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:   
Pradhan Ma ntri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)  
 
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
 
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) aims at supporting sustainable production in 
agriculture sector, by providing financial support to farmers suffering crop loss/damage arising 
out of unforeseen events. Besides, the crop loss/damage arising out of unforeseen events, the 
scheme encourages farmers to adopt inno vative and modern agricultural practices and 
stabilize their income to ensure their continuance in farming.  
  
Provisions are consistent with criteria in Annex 2, paragraph 8 , as the government subsidies 
are on premium of agricultural insurance for producti on loss exceeding 30% of the average of 
yield of past years.  
 
Outlays under the programme are supported through a publicly -funded government 
programme and do not involve transfers from consumers, and there is no price support to 
producers. In addition, the  measure meets the general criteria in paragraph 8 for the provision 
of payments for relief from natural disasters (including adverse seasonal/weather conditions, 
non-preventable risks like drought, dry spell, flood, cyclone, hailstorm etc.) to sections of  the 
population in need.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:   
USD 1,719.03 Million (2017 -18). 
 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
Kharif 2016.  
 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2016 onwards (continued).  
 
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT(S)):  
Not benefitting  individual product.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT : INDIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
____________________________________________________ _______________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana -Per Drop More Crop component  (PMKSY -PDMC)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH REFERENCE TO CR ITERIA:  
The major objective of PMKSY is to achieve convergence of investments in irrigation at the 
field level, expand cultivable area under assured irrigation, improve on -farm water use 
efficiency to reduce wastage of water, enhance th e adoption of precision -irrigation and other 
water saving technologies  ("More crop per drop "), enhance recharge of aquifers and introduce 
sustainable water conservation practices by exploring the feasibility of reusing treated 
municipal waste water for per i-urban agriculture and attract greater private investment in 
precision irrigation system.  
 
Outlays under the scheme meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is 
provided through a publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers 
from consumers, and there is no price support to producers). In addition, outlays meet the 
general criteria in paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to the 
programme provides services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 437.45 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
1 July, 2015.  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2015 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual product.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC  SUPPORT: INDIA  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 18:3 OF THE A GREEMENT:  
NEW OR MODIFIED DOME STIC SUPPORT  MEASURES EXEMPT FRO M REDUCTION  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE : 
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)  
(2) DOMESTIC  LEGISLATION REFEREN CE: 
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASUR E WITH REFERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is an umbrella scheme for ensuring holistic development of 
agriculture and allied sectors by allowing states to choose their own agriculture and allied 
sector development activities as per the dis trict/state agriculture plan. The main objectives of 
this scheme include strengthening the pre and post -harvest infrastructure, to provide 
autonomy, flexibility to States to plan and execute schemes as per local farmers ' needs, to 
empower youth through ski ll development, innovation and agri -entrepreneurship based 
agribusiness models that attract them to agriculture; and finally, attending the national 
priorities through several sub -schemes.  
 
Outlays under  the scheme meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is 
provided through a publicly -funded government programme and do not involve transfers from 
consumers, and there is no price support to producers). In addition, the outlays meet the 
general criteria in paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes 
which provide services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 552.35 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
2007-08. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2007-08 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual product.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT : INDIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) has been made operational from the 
year 2014-15, which  caters to key dimensions of 'Water use efficiency ', 'Nutrient Management ' 
and 'Livelihood diversification ' through adoption of sustainable development pathway by 
progressively shifting to environmental friendly technologies, adoption of energy efficient 
equipment, conservation of natural resources, integrated farming, etc. Besides this, NMSA 
aims at promoting location specific improved agronomic practices through soil health 
management, enhanced water use efficiency, judicious use of chemicals, crop diversification, 
progressive adoption of crop -livestock farming systems and integrated approaches like crop -
sericulture, agro -forestry, fish farming, etc.  
 
Outlays under the programme meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is 
provided through a publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers 
from consumers, and there is no pric e support to producers). In addition, the outlays meet the 
general criteria in paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes 
which provide services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 32. 46 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
2014-15. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2014-15 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual product.  
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  Table DS:2  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: IN DIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures  exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTION  OF MEASURE WITH REF ERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
This scheme aims at promoting horticulture in an integrated manner by developping market 
infrastructure and value chains to link farmers to markets. Mission for Integrated Development 
of Horticult ure (MIDH) is being implemented w.e.f. 2014 -15 for the integrated and holistic 
development of horticulture sector in the country covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber 
crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew and cocoa throu gh 
various interventions. Some of the important objectives of the scheme is to promote growth of 
horticulture sector, through area -based regionally differentiated strategies, in consonance with 
comparative advantage of each State/region and its diverse agr o-climatic features.  
Outlays under the scheme meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is 
provided through a publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers 
from consumers, and there is no price support to producers). In addition, the outlays meet the 
general criteria in paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes 
which provide services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 315.59 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY INTO EFFECT:  
2014-15. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2014-15 onwards  (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Horticulture products.  G/AG/N/IND/19  
 
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC  SUPPORT: INDIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
The Integrated Scheme for Agricultural Marketing programme is aimed to promote creation of 
agricultural marketing infrastructure by providing backend support to State, cooperative and 
private sector investments, the creation of scientific storage capacity, Integrated Value Chains, 
etc. ISAM is also aimed at encouraging use of ICT as a  vehicle of extension to sensitize and 
orient farmers to respond to new challenges in agricultural marketing, to establish a nation -
wide information network system for speedy collection and dissemination of market 
information and data on arrivals and price s for its efficient and timely utilization by farmers 
and other stake holders, to support framing of grade standards and quality certification of 
agricultural commodities to help farmers get better and remunerative prices for their graded 
produce, to catal yse private investment in setting up of agribusiness projects and thereby 
provide assured market to producers and strengthen backward linkages of agri -business 
projects with producers and their groups, to undertake and promote training, research, 
education , extension and consultancy in the agri -marketing sector, etc.  
 
Outlays under the scheme meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is 
provided through a publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers 
from consumers, an d there is no price support to producers. In addition, the outlays meet the 
criteria in Annex 2 paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes 
which provide services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF  MEASURE:  
USD 98.92 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
1 April 2014.  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2014 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual products.  
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  Table DS:2   
DOMESTIC  SUPPORT: INDIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support  measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET).  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare.  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIPTIO N OF MEASURE WITH RE FERENCE TO CRITERIA:  
The aim of the Mission is to restructure and strengthen agricultural extension to enable 
delivery of appropriate technology and improved agronomic practices to farmers. This is 
envisaged to be ac hieved by a judicious mix of extensive physical outreach and interactive 
methods of information dissemination, use of ICT,  popularisation  of modern and appropriate 
technologies, capacity building and institution strengthening to promote  mechanisation, plan t 
protection etc. and encourage aggregation of Farmers into Interest Groups (FIGs) to form 
Farmer Producer  Organisations  (FPOs).  
 
Outlays meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is provided through a 
publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers from consumers, and 
there is no price support to producers). In addition, the outlays meet the general criteria in 
paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes which provide 
services or benefits t o agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 227.79 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
2014-15 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2014-15 onwards.  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual products.  G/AG/N/IND/19  
 
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: IN DIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support  measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
Public Distribution System, National Food Security Act, 2013.  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribu tion; Essential Commodities Act, 1955; 
PDS (Control) Order, 2001; National Food Security Act, 2013; various State 
legislations/orders . 
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
The Public Distribution System (PDS) is an important part of Government 's policy for ensuring 
food security in the country. PDS is operated under the joint responsibility of the Central and 
the State Governments. The Central Government, through Food Corporation of India  (FCI), 
has assumed the respo nsibility for procurement, storage, transportation and allocation of food 
grains to the State Governments. The operational responsibility including allocation within 
State, identification of eligible families, issue of Ration Cards and supervision of the f unctioning 
of Fair Price Shops (FPSs) etc., rests with the State Governments. Illustrative list of traditional 
staple crops that are distributed through FPSs includes rice, wheat, coarse grains and pulses. 
In addition, edible oils, iodized salt, sugar, spi ces, etc. are distributed through the 
PDS outlets.   
 
Outlays under the programme are covered by Para 3 on public stockholding for food secruity 
purposes, para 4 on domestic food aid, and footnotes (5 and 5&6) under Annex 2 of the AoA. 
The support provided through procurement of foodgrains at the administered price is 
accounted for under Amber box support in India 's DS:1 notification.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 17,212.15 Million (2018 -19). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
1960's. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
1960's onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Rice, wheat, coarse cereal, pulses, sugar, edible oil, salt and spices etc.  
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC  SUPPORT: INDIA  
Notification under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support  measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF ME ASURE:  
National Livestock Mission  
(2) DOMES TIC LEGISLATION REFE RENCE:  
Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
The Mission is designed to cover all the activities required to ensure quantitative and 
qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all 
stakeholders. The Mission will cover everything germane to improvement of livestock 
productivity and support projects and initiatives required for that purpose. This Mission is 
formulated with th e objective of sustainable development of livestock sector, focusing on 
improving availability of quality feed and fodder.   
 
Outlays meet the general criteria of Annex 2, paragraph 1 (support is provided through a 
publicly -funded government programme and d oes not involve transfers from consumers, and 
there is no price support to producers. In addition, the outlays meet the general criteria in 
paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes which provide 
services or benefits to agri culture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 47.51 Million (2017 -18). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
2014-15. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2014-15 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Livestock.  
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  Table  DS:2   
DOMESTIC SUPPORT : INDIA  
Notification  under Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITL E OF MEASURE:  
Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in -situ management of Crop Residue  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
The objectives of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the farmers for procurement 
of in-situ crop residue management machinery and equipment; providing financial assistance 
to the co -operative societies of farmers, FPOs, Self -Help Groups, Registered Farmers ' 
Societies/farmer groups, Private Entrepreneurs, Group of women farmers or self -help groups 
for establishment of farm machinery banks for custom hiring of in -situ crop residue 
management machinery; providing financial assistance to promote use of in -situ c rop residue 
management machinery among farmers by way of on -field and off field training and 
demonstrations; and, provide financial assistance to the State Governments, Krishi Vikas 
Kendras, ICAR institutions, Central Government institutions, PSUs etc. for  the activities to be 
undertaken towards Information, Education and Communication (IEC).  
 
This measure meets the criteria of Annex 2 of the AoA as the support is provided through a 
publicly -funded government programme and does not involve transfers from co nsumers, and 
there is no price support to producers. In addition, the outlays meet the general criteria in 
paragraph 2, expenditures (or revenue foregone) in relation to programmes which provide 
services or benefits to agriculture or the rural community.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 83.56 Million (2018 -19). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
2018-19. 
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
2018-19 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual product.  
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  Table  DS:2  
DOMESTIC  SUPPORT: INDIA  
Notification under  Article 18:3 of the Agreement:  
New or modified domestic support measures exempt from reduction  
___________________________________________________________________________  
 
(1) FULL TITLE OF MEASURE:  
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM -KISAN)  
(2) DOMESTIC LEGISLA TION REFERENCE:  
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers ' Welfare  
(3) DETAILED DESCRIP TION OF MEASURE WITH  REFERENCE TO CRITER IA: 
This scheme aims to supplement the financial nee ds of the Small and Marginal Farmers to 
ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm 
income at the end of each crop cycle through per year income support. This would also protect 
them from falling in the clutches  of moneylenders for meeting such expenses and ensure their 
continuance in the farming activities. Since support under the scheme is not tied with 
production of any crops, there is defined criteria for receiving payments under this measure, 
decoupled from production, prices and factor of production, it is notified under paragraph 6, 
Annex 2, AoA.  
(4) COST OF MEASURE:  
USD 852.70 Million (2018 -19). 
(5) DATE OF ENTRY IN TO EFFECT:  
1st December 2018.  
(6) PERIOD OF APPLIC ATION:  
1 December 2018 onwards (continued).  
(7) PRODUCTS TO PRIN CIPALLY BENEFIT (IF ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODU CT(S)):  
Not benefitting individual product.  
 
 
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