Odisha CM Kisan Yojana: Complete Guide to Financial Assistance, Installments, and Official Portal
The Odisha CM Kisan Yojana, launched on September 8, 2024, by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering small, marginal, and landless farmers in the state. With a budget of ₹1,935 crore, the scheme replaces the earlier KALIA Yojana and offers structured financial support to boost agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. Below is a detailed breakdown of the benefits, installment details, and processes to access the scheme.
Financial Assistance Under the Scheme
The scheme provides tailored financial aid to different categories of beneficiaries:
- Small and Marginal Farmers
- Annual Assistance: ₹4,000 per year, split into two installments of ₹2,000 each during the Kharif (monsoon) and Rabi (winter) crop seasons.
- Usage: Funds can be used for purchasing seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and covering labor costs.
- Additional Support: Beneficiaries also receive ₹6,000 annually under the PM-KISAN scheme, bringing the total yearly support to ₹10,000.
- Landless Agricultural Households
- Annual Assistance: ₹12,500 per year, disbursed in three installments (e.g., ₹5000, two time and one time 2500, each) to support livelihood activities like goat rearing, fishery, poultry, or horticulture.
- Eligible Activities: Includes dairy farming, mushroom cultivation, beekeeping, and tasar farming.
- Educational Support (Krushi Bidya Nidhi Yojana)
- Children of beneficiaries receive financial aid for pursuing technical or professional courses, enhancing long-term socio-economic stability.
Installment Schedule
- Small/Marginal Farmers:
- 1st Installment: 2000, Released at the start of the Kharif season (typically June–July).
- 2nd Installment: 2000, Disbursed during the Rabi season (October–November).
- Landless Households:
- 1st Installment: 5000
- 2st Installment: 5000
- 3st Installment: 2500
- Three installments are spread across the year, aligned with agricultural cycles.
For 2025, the next installment for small farmers is expected by late april 2025, as announced by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary Requirements:
- Permanent residency in Odisha.
- Small/marginal farmers (landholding <2 hectares) or landless households dependent on agriculture.
- Exclusions:
- Government employees, income taxpayers, professionals (doctors, engineers), urban farmers, and constitutional postholders.
How to Apply & Check Installment Status
- Registration:
- Visit the Official CM Kisan Portal: https://cmkisan.odisha.gov.in.
- Click “Farmer Registration,” verify Aadhaar, and submit land/bank details.
- Check Installment Status:
- Log in to the portal, navigate to “Farmer’s Corner” > “Beneficiary Status”, and enter Aadhaar or registration number.
- Alternatively, use the PFMS Portal or the legacy KALIA Portal for status updates.
Key Documents Required
- Aadhaar card, ration card, bank passbook, and land records (for farmers) or MGNREGA job card (for landless households).
Official Portal and Contact Details
- Website: CM Kisan Odisha Portal
- Helpline: 155261, 011-24300606.
- Address: Department of Agriculture, Krushi Bhavan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Why This Scheme Matters
The CM Kisan Yojana addresses critical challenges faced by Odisha’s farming community, where 60% rely on agriculture. By directly transferring funds to bank accounts, it ensures transparency and timely support, reducing dependency on loans and informal credit.
For more details, visit the official portal or refer to the Beneficiary List under the “Downloads” section.
Note: Always verify your eligibility and application status through the official channels to avoid discrepancies.
