Farmers & Agriculture Hub | MSP & PM-KISAN Rights

Your guide to farming rights in Bharat. Understand MSP rules, land record correction, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

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  • Farmer Rights

    MSP & PM-KISAN

    Law/Section: CACP Guidelines / Govt Policy

    The safety net for every farmer's hard work.

    Fact: The MSP is recommended by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) based on production costs (A2+FL).

    • Minimum Support Price (MSP): The price at which the government promises to buy 23 crops to protect farmers from market crashes.
    • PM-KISAN: A direct benefit transfer of Rs 6,000 per year for all land-holding farmer families.
    • Fair Price: Right to get a fair price in APMC Mandis based on the quality of the produce.

  • Farmer Rights

    Land Record Rights

    Law/Section: State Revenue Acts

    Your land is your identity. Keep its records error-free.

    Tip: Always check your land records at least once a year to ensure no unauthorized changes have been made.

    • Record Correction: If your name or land size is wrong in the '7/12 extract' or 'Jamabandi', you can file a correction petition with the Tehsildar.
    • Free Viewing: You have the right to view your land records online for free on state portals (e.g., Bhulekh, Dharani).
    • No Forcible Sale: Your agricultural land cannot be easily attached or sold for recovery of small debts.

  • Farmer Rights

    Crop Insurance (PMFBY)

    Law/Section: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

    Protecting you from the fury of nature.

    • Post-Harvest Loss: You are covered for damage even after harvesting if the crop is kept in the field for drying (up to 14 days).
    • Low Premium: Farmers only pay a maximum of 2% premium for Kharif and 1.5% for Rabi crops.
    • Direct Claim: The insurance amount is credited directly to the farmer's bank account linked with Aadhaar.

  • Farmer Rights

    Seeds & Biodiversity

    Law/Section: Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers' Rights Act, 2001

    You are the keeper of nature's secrets.

    • Right to Save Seeds: Farmers have the right to save, use, exchange, or sell their farm-saved seeds.
    • Benefit Sharing: If a company uses a traditional seed variety to make a new one, the farmer community is entitled to a share of the profits.
    • Innocent Infringement: A farmer cannot be sued for unknowingly using a 'protected' seed variety.

  • Farmer Helplines

    Kisan Call Centre

    Contact: 1800-180-1551

    For technical and legal queries in your local language.

  • Farmer Helplines

    PMFBY Portal

    Contact: pmfby.gov.in

    To track crop insurance claims.