At the heart of agricultural reforms lies the empowerment of the Annadata. The Government has expanded the Minimum Support Price (MSP) coverage to nearly 24 crops, offering farmers a broader safety net beyond traditional staples like wheat and paddy. This move has significantly reduced income uncertainty and encouraged diversified farming.

In addition, direct financial support measures, including incentives such as a ₹2000 per acre bonus, have provided much-needed relief to farmers, helping them manage input costs and stabilize household income.

Procurement reforms have been introduced to ensure transparency, efficiency, and timely payments. Farmers now receive payments within 48 hours of issuing the exit gate-pass at procurement centers. This timely settlement has strengthened trust in government procurement systems.

Digital platforms have further enabled farmers to sell their produce more conveniently across markets, reflecting a technology-driven Ease of Doing Farming. These reforms reduce middlemen dependency and enhance farmers’ bargaining power.

Recognizing the ecological risks of water-intensive crops, the Government has actively promoted crop diversification. The “Mera Pani Meri Virasat” scheme has encouraged farmers to shift toward less water-consuming and eco-friendly crops.

Additionally, a remunerative support price of ₹400 per quintal for sugarcane has strengthened rural incomes while promoting efficiency and sustainability. These initiatives collectively contribute to conserving natural resources and enhancing long-term agricultural resilience.

Animal husbandry and dairy development have emerged as powerful engines of rural growth. The Government has introduced several visionary initiatives, including:

• Fodder subsidies for Gaushalas and rehabilitated cattle
• Establishment of sex-sorted semen laboratories
• Scientific livestock breeding programs
• Consumer-friendly milk and milk-product outlets
• Installation of Bulk Milk Coolers for milk preservation

These interventions have strengthened the dairy value chain and provided farmers with stable supplementary income.

Empowering rural women has been a central focus of agricultural development. Under the High-Tech Mini-Dairy Scheme, women cattle farmers are provided interest-free loans of ₹1 lakh to establish dairy units.

By integrating women into both milk production and retail, this initiative has created a cycle of empowerment, income generation, and self-reliance. Beyond economic benefits, it has also contributed to positive social transformation within rural communities.

To strengthen agricultural marketing, the Government has invested heavily in modernizing mandi infrastructure. Improved rural roads ensure seamless movement of farm produce.

Under the Atal Kisan–Mazdoor Canteen Scheme, subsidized food grains and vegetables are provided to farmers and laborers. Facilities such as Kisan Bazaars, shops, and booths have been established and integrated with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) portal.

These Mandi Hubs represent a modern market ecosystem designed to enhance farmers’ income and promote rural prosperity.

Horticulture has received a major boost through infrastructure development, research, and policy support. The establishment of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University at Ambala (Haryana) has become a center for innovation, technology transfer, and skill development.

The Horticulture Mission has further emerged as a comprehensive program balancing farmer welfare, research, regulation, and market security. These measures are helping farmers adopt modern practices for higher productivity and better-quality produce.