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The Department of Agriculture of the Government of Karnataka oversees agrarian policy, sustainable farming practices, seed distribution, and soil fertility management across diverse agro-climatic zones. The department administers the flagship Raitha Siri scheme, providing direct financial incentives of ₹10,000 per hectare to promote millet cultivation, and the Krishi Yanthradhare scheme offering farm machinery custom hiring centres at subsidized rates. Through the digital farmer registry portal FRUITS (Farmer Registration and Unified Beneficiary Information System), the department ensures that crop loss compensation, fertilizer subsidies, and PM-KISAN matching funds reach verified farmers seamlessly.
Drives Raitha Siri millet cultivation incentives, Krishi Yanthradhare farm machinery custom hiring, soil testing, and farmer support across Karnataka.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 2 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka administers 2 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Karnataka Krishi Yanthradhare Scheme (Custom Hiring Farm Machinery Centres), Karnataka Raitha Siri Scheme (Millet Production Incentive Scheme). These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://raitamitra.karnataka.gov.in/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka
Subsidized rental access to high-end farm machinery at 30% to 50% below commercial market rates across all hoblis available across districts in Karnataka.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka
Direct DBT cash incentive of ₹10,000 per hectare for cultivating traditional minor millets credited directly to farmer bank accounts.