Lok Sabha Question No. 5138 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Agricultural Schemes implemented in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5138

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 th  MARCH, 2026

## AGRICULTURAL SCHEMES IMPLEMENTED IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 5138.  SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण मंğी be pleased to state:

- (a) the  details  of  all  Central  Sector  and  Centrally  Sponsored  Schemes  currently  being implemented in the State of Andhra Pradesh, scheme-wise;
- (b) the details of funds  allocated, released  and  utilised  under each  scheme during  the last  three  financial  years,  year/scheme/district-wise  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  especially  in Konaseema district;
- (c) the  details  of  physical  targets  set  and  achievements  made  under  each  scheme during the said period, year/scheme/district-wise in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Konaseema district;
- (d) the  number  of  beneficiaries  covered  under  each  scheme  during  the  said  period, year/scheme/district-wise in Andhra Pradesh, especially in Konaseema district;
- (e) the  details  of  proposals  submitted  by  the  Government   of  Andhra  Pradesh  under various agricultural schemes of the Union Government  and the status of approval thereof, especially proposals relating to Konaseema district; and
- (f) the  steps  taken  or  proposed  by  the  Government  to  strengthen  implementation  of agricultural  schemes  and  improve  farmer  outreach  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  particularly  in Konaseema district?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ ͪष एवं ͩकसान कãयाण राÏय मंğी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (d): The Government of India is implementing a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes and programmes aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and increasing farmers' income across all States, including Andhra Pradesh.  These  schemes  encompass  entire  spectrum  of  agriculture,  including  credit, insurance, income support, infrastructure, crops (including horticulture), seeds, mechanization,  marketing,  organic  and  natural  farming,  farmer  collectives,  irrigation, extension,  procurement  of  crops  from  farmers  at  minimum  support  prices  and  digital agriculture.  The  list  of  schemes  implemented  by  Department  of  Agriculture  and  Farmers Welfare (DA&FW)  across the country, including Andhra Pradesh, is attached as Annexure I.

The details  of  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilised  during  the  last  three  financial years is given at Annexure-II .  The district wise physical targets are set and monitored by concerned State Government, however, the scheme-wise physical progress is provided at Annexure-III .  Under  various  schemes  implemented  by  DA&FW,  beneficiary  data  is  not maintained centrally.

- (e): The State Governments submits proposals under Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the  form  of  Annual  Action  Plans.  These  plans  are  approved  by  the  Project  Approval Committee (PAC) held under the Chairmanship of Secretary (DA&FW) in accordance with scheme  guidelines,  availability  of  funds,  and  technical  feasibility.  Proposals  relating  to different districts are considered as part of the State's overall plan and are not earmarked separately for the district level at the approval stage.
- (f): The Government has taken several steps to strengthen implementation of agricultural  schemes  and  improve  farmer  outreach  across  the  country  including  Andhra Pradesh, including effective implementation of Centrally Sponsored Schemes, promotion of crop  diversification  and  sustainable  farming  practices,  capacity  building  through  training, demonstrations  and  extension  services,  use  of  digital  platforms  for  targeted  delivery  and real-time advisories, strengthening last-mile delivery institutions, support for mechanization and  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  (FPOs),  and  provision  of  financial  assistance  and concessional credit to farmers.

## ANNEXURE I

The list of the schemes implemented by the Government to support States in agriculture

1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)
3. Pradhan  Mantri  Fasal  Bima  Yojana  (PMFBY)/Restructured  Weather  Based  Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)
4. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
5. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
6. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs)
7. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)
8. Namo Drone Didi
9. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
10. Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises' (AgriSURE)
11. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
12. Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)
13. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)
14. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
15. Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)
16. Rainfed Area Development (RAD)
17. Agroforestry
18. Crop Diversification Programme (CDP)
19. Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)
20. Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)
21. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)
22. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)
23. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)
24. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm
25. National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds
26. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region
27. Digital Agriculture Mission
28. National Bamboo Mission
29. Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
30. Mission for Atmanirbharta in Pulses

Details  of  funds  allocated  &  released  on  schemes  being  implemented  by  the  Department  of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare from 2022-23 to 2024-25 in respect of Andhra Pradesh

|    |                                                           |                     |                     |                     |                     |                     |                     | (Rs. in crore)      | (Rs. in crore)      | (Rs. in crore)      |
|----|-----------------------------------------------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|---------------------|
| SN | Name of Mission/Scheme                                    | 2022-23             | 2022-23             | 2022-23             | 2023-24             | 2023-24             | 2023-24             | 2024-25             | 2024-25             | 2024-25             |
| A  | Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna                               | Alloc               | Rel                 | Exp                 | Alloc               | Rel                 | Exp                 | Alloc               | Rel                 | Exp                 |
| 1  | Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna-DPR                           | 183.2               | 45.79               | 42.48               | 86.33               | 86.33               | 86.33               | 86.33               | 63.75               | 63.75               |
| 2  | Sub- Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)         | 75.00               | 47.45               | 47.45               | 51                  | -                   | -                   | 50.99               | 46.65               | 46.65               |
| 3  | Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)                                 | 300                 | 222.82              | 222.82              | 230                 | 105.75              | 105.75              | 352                 | 239.9               | 239.9               |
| 4  | Soil Health & Fertility                                   | 4.37                | -                   | -                   | 9.52                | 4.2                 | 4.2                 | 8.81                | 6.45                | 6.45                |
| 5  | Rain fed Area Development (RAD)                           | 10.00               | 2.5                 | -                   | 13.99               | -                   | -                   | 14                  | 3.51                | 3.51                |
| 6  | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY)                    | 8.26                | -                   | -                   | 19.4                | 9.7                 | 9.7                 | 28                  | 17.91               | 17.91               |
| 7  | Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF)*                       | -                   | -                   | -                   | 0.5                 | -                   | -                   | 0.5                 | -                   | -                   |
| 8  | CDP                                                       | -                   | -                   | -                   | 3.45                | -                   | -                   | 3.45                | -                   | -                   |
|    | Total Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)                  | 580.83              | 318.56              | 312.75              | 414.19              | 205.98              | 205.98              | 544.08              | 378.17              | 378.17              |
| B  | Krishionnati Yojana                                       | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana | Krishionnati Yojana |
| 9  | National Food Security Mission (NFSM)                     | 35.45               | -                   | -                   | 42.12               | 10.53               | 12.18               | 52.65               | 32.91               | 40.78               |
| 10 | ( NMEO-OP)                                                | 96.28               | -                   | -                   | 91.01               | 17.65               | -                   | 158.2               | 98.87               | 67.87               |
| 11 | National Mission on Edible Oil - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS)       | 24.91               | -                   | -                   | 12.00               | 3.00                | 0.81                | 17.9                | 11.19               | 11.73               |
| 12 | Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) | 100.00              | 50.00               | 38.48               | 63.9                | 24.00               | 12.00               | 65.00               | 51.13               | 23.79               |
| 13 | Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)               | 13.00               | 6.5                 | 8.16                | 8.44                | 6.33                | 7.57                | 10.00               | 6.25                | 7.98                |
| 14 | Sub-Mission on Seeds & Planting Material (SMSP)           | 9.00                | 0.36                | 0.36                | 15.3                | 3.38                | 3.38                | 7.64                | 4.77                | 4.77                |
| 15 | National Bamboo Mission (NBM)                             | 0.05                | -                   | -                   | 0.1                 | -                   | -                   | 0.3                 | 0.19                | 0.14                |
| 16 | Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)                         | -                   | -                   | -                   | -                   | 5.00                | -                   | 29.28               | 5.92                | 5.92                |
|    | Total Krishionnati Yojana                                 | 278.68              | 56.86               | 47.00               | 232.87              | 69.89               | 35.94               | 340.97              | 211.23              | 162.98              |

Physical progress of the schemes in Andhra Pradesh including Konaseema district:-

| Name of the Schemes                                                                                | Physical Progress                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)                                                       | Since inception, Rs. 19,901.33 Cr. has been disbursed through 22 nd instalments till date. Out of this, Rs. 780.14 Cr was disbursed to 39,00,681 beneficiaries during the 22st instalment. In Konaseema district, Rs. 675.45 Cr. has been disbursed through 22 nd instalments. Out of this, Rs. 22.61 Cr was disbursed to 1,13,026 beneficiaries during the 22 nd instalment. |
| Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (PM-KMY)                                                     | Since inception, 32,413 farmers have been enrolled so far in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) | Insurance companies have settled and disbursed claims worth ₹5,592 crore. In Konaseema District, claims of Rs. 10.27 crore has been paid to 45,507 farmers from 2022- 23 to 2024-25.                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)                                                              | Since inception, 6413 projects have been approved with total project cost of Rs. 5624.09 crores with a loan component of Rs 3402.19 Crore till date. In Konaseema district, 261 projects have been approved with total project cost of Rs. 150.08 crores with a loan component of Rs 81.28 Crore till date.                                                                   |
| Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations (FPOs)                        | Since inception, 714 FPOs have been registered till date, out of which 23 FPOs have been registered in Konaseema district.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission (NBHM)                                                      | Total 5 projects amounting to Rs. 190.06 lakhs have been sanctioned in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM- AASHA)                                         | From 2022-23 to 2024-25, 154471.3 MT of Copra, Gram, moong Tur and Urad have been procured amounting to ₹ 1049.97 Crore in the State of Andhra Pradesh benefitted 97047 no. of farmers.                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| Per Drop More Crop (PDMC)                                                                          | 2,90,643 ha has been covered in Andhra Pradesh in last three years. Out of which 234 ha is covered in Konaseema district.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization (SMAM)                                                    | Since implementation of SMAM scheme from 2014-15, more than 2,79,515 agricultural machines have been distributed to farmers in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)                                                            | Total area covered under organic farming is 3.61 lakh ha & 7.47 lakh no. of farmers have been benefitted under PKVY scheme (Including BPKP program).                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Soil Health & Fertility (SH&F)                                                                     | Total 1,58,41,518 soil health cards have been distributed till now against the target of 1,63,06,877 in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Rainfed Area Development (RAD)                                                                     | From the Year 2014-15, total 69,524 ha has been covered and Central Assistance of Rs 123.97 Cr has been released in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |

| Sub-Mission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)               | From 2020-21 to 2025-26, 5,86,803 farmers have been provided training under the scheme in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
|-----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Sub-Mission on Seed and Planting Material (SMSP)          | Since inception, 6.21 lakh farmers have been benefited, and 2.21 lakh quintals of seeds were stored in the National Seed Reserve for natural disasters in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                           |
| National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)      | During the last three years, 95,157 ha of field demonstrations were conducted, 56,417 quintals seed were distributed and 32,673 quintals seed have been produced in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                 |
| Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing (ISAM)        | Since inception, a total of 1551 storage infrastructure projects (Godowns), with storage capacity of 61.51 lakh MT have been sanctioned and subsidy of Rs 31936.76 lakh has been released. In other than marketing infrastructure a total of 577 projects has been sanctioned and subsidy of Rs. 8603.21 lakh has been released. |
| Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) | From 2014-15 to 2024-25, A total of 480 cold storages, with a capacity of 19.96 lakh MT have been created, 756 market infrastructures have been set up, 68 nurseries have been established and 2.20 Lakh farmers have been trained in various horticulture activities in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                            |
| National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oil Palm           | Since inception, 95,945 ha area covered against the target of 1,12,000 till date in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO)-Oilseeds           | Total 15.50 lakh ha has been covered under Oilseeds from 2022-23 to 2024-25 in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Digital Agriculture Mission                               | Total 49,340,54 Farmer IDs have been generated till now in the State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| National Bamboo Mission                                   | 42 ha non-forest area has been covered under bamboo Plantation and 288 persons have been provided training in the State of Andhra Pradesh. 25 Number of beneficiaries have been benefited in last 3 year from scheme in State of Andhra Pradesh.                                                                                 |

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