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The Department of Agriculture of the Government of Maharashtra is the apex state authority responsible for agrarian policy, crop production optimization, soil health preservation, and farmer livelihood enhancement. It drives flagship interventions including the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Pump Yojana for standalone solar agricultural pumps, subsidized farm mechanization under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM), and the Gopinath Munde Shetkari Apghat Vima Yojana. The department also enforces the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) with one-rupee farmer token premium participation, coordinates drip irrigation under the 'Per Drop More Crop' initiative, and supports farmer producer companies to improve market realization.
Spearheads crop insurance, agricultural drone subsidies, farm mechanization, horticulture missions, and farmer welfare programs across Maharashtra.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 3 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 Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra. 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 Maharashtra administers 3 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Maharashtra Agricultural Drone and Farm Mechanization Promotion Scheme, Maharashtra Bamboo Mission Plantation and Processing Subsidy Scheme, Maharashtra Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Fruit Crop Insurance Scheme. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://krishi.maharashtra.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 Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra 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.
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Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra
50% subsidy up to ₹5 Lakh for individual farmers and 75% up to ₹7.5 Lakh for FPOs on the purchase of certified agricultural spraying drones under MahaDBT.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra
Capital subsidy of ₹175 per bamboo plant over 3 years (up to ₹70,000/hectare) for farmers cultivating tissue-culture bamboo on private land.
Department of Agriculture, Government of Maharashtra
Weather-based crop insurance coverage for 9 commercial fruit crops with farmer insurance premium capped at just ₹1 provided through direct benefit transfer.