What is the primary objective of the govt scheme?

The scheme aims to promote crop production and expand the agricultural area by providing financial assistance to farmers.

Which crops are eligible under this scheme?

Eligible crops include paddy, maize, sugarcane, kodo kutki, pulses, oilseeds, banana, papaya, and more.

What financial assistance is provided to farmers?

Farmers growing paddy and maize receive up to ₹10,000 per acre, and sugarcane farmers are paid ₹355 per 100 kilograms via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Who is eligible to apply for this farmer scheme?

Permanent residents of Chhattisgarh who are farmers (small, marginal, or large) and above 18 years of age are eligible.

How can farmers apply for the scheme?

Farmers can apply online through the official website, fill out the application form, attach required documents, and submit it to the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer for verification.

How can farmers apply for the scheme?

Farmers can apply online through the official website, fill out the application form, attach required documents, and submit it to the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer for verification.

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Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana – Empowering Farmers With Financial Assistance

Alankar Mishra

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 7:15 AM

Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana – Empowering Farmers With Financial Assistance

The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, a flagship government program of the Government of Chhattisgarh, was initiated on May 21, 2020, coinciding with the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. This government scheme has a core purpose, which is to improve the financial condition of farmers and encourage the cultivation of crops in the state. This program was also quite useful during the pandemic when the farmers needed financial help.

Scheme Name	Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
Launched by	Government of Chhattisgarh
Launch Date	May 21, 2020
Objective	Promote crop production and increase agricultural area
Beneficiaries	Farmers (small, marginal, and large)
Financial Aid Per Acre	Up to ₹10,000 for paddy and maize
Mode of Payment	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Instalments	4 Instalments
Crops Covered	Paddy, Maize, Sugarcane, Kodo Kutki, Pulses, Oilseeds
Official Website	rgkny.cg.nic.in

What Is Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana?

The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay has been launched by the government of Chhattisgarh to enhance the financial status of the farmers and farming. This govt scheme helps increase the gross sown area by extending monetary assistance to the farmers for growing specified crops. That type of help is provided for only a few selected crops and the payments are paid four times a year.

Crops Covered Under The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana

The government scheme at first covered paddy, maize, and sugarcane but was later increased to include a range of other crops. The crops covered under the scheme include:

Kodo Kutki
Sugarcane
Arhar
Maize
Soybean
Pulses
Oilseeds
Fragrant Paddy
Other Fortified Rice
Banana
Papaya

Benefits

Farmers signed up under the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana can get multiple measurable direct cash support to enhance agricultural production. Some of the important benefits include:

Farmer-growing paddy and Maize are given an amount of up to ₹10,000 per acre.
Farmers growing sugarcane are paid ₹355 per 100 kilograms of sugarcane through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Help regarding marginal, small, and large farmers and forest leaseholders.
Payments are to be made in parts during periods of crisis such as the pandemic Covid-19.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, applicants must fulfil the following criteria. Make sure to check all of them carefully.

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Chhattisgarh.
The applicant must be a farmer, whether small, small-scale, or large.
The applicant must be above 18 years of age.
The applicant can be a landowner or someone who rents forest land.

Application Procedure

Farmers can apply for the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana through an online procedure. Below are the steps to apply for this government scheme.

Step 1: Visit the official website and download the application form.

Step 2: Fill in the necessary details in the application form.
Step 3: Attach the required documents (Loan Book, B-1, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar).
Step 4: Submit the completed application form to the Rural Agriculture Extension Officer (RAEO) for verification.
Step 5: The RAEO will forward the application for registration, and the applicant will be informed about the status of their application through SMS.
Step 6: Once approved, a unique ID will be assigned to each farmer.

Documents Required

To successfully apply for the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana, the following documents are required. It is imperative to get all the documents ready and up to date before proceeding towards the application process.

Loan Book
B-1 Form (land ownership document)
Bank Passbook
Aadhaar Card

Conclusion

The State Government of Chhattisgarh has put up for farmers in the authority’s govt scheme Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. The Affordable Dairy Development Scheme contributes to increasing the productivity of agriculture and helps out farmers by the way of subsidies provided. By the opportunity of different types of crops and structuring of payments, the scheme promotes the advancement of long-term agriculture as well as development.

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