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Farmer income and support in India

Source: Ministry of Agriculture · Last updated July 2026

Average farmer income

₹1.5 Lakh/yr

PM-KISAN support

₹6,000/yr

The average farmer income in India is ₹1.5 lakh per year. The government's PM-KISAN scheme provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers.

Key support programs

  • PM-KISAN: Direct income support to farmers
  • Minimum Support Price (MSP): Guaranteed prices for crops
  • Subsidies: For fertilizers, seeds, and irrigation

💡 Did you know? PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to over 100 million farmers across India.

Source

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, PM-KISAN data. Figures reflect the most recent data available as of July 2026.