11 Crore Farmer IDs Created Ahead of Schedule
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare · Science & Tech · Posted 24 OCT 2026 1:56PM
What happened
The Government of India has achieved its target of creating 11 crore unique Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline. Over 6 crore farmers have already received direct benefits using this verified digital database to streamline access to agricultural schemes and credit.
Why it matters for UPSC
This milestone illustrates the application of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in agriculture under governance and technology themes, showcasing e-governance initiatives for direct benefit transfers and administrative efficiency.
Key objectives
- Reached target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline.
- Over 6 crore farmers have already received direct benefits under various schemes through the Farmer ID-based service delivery system.
- Digital Agriculture Mission was approved by the Union Cabinet on September 2, 2024.
- Facilitates transparent access to bank loans, Kisan Credit Cards, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, disaster relief, and MSP procurement.