Krushak Odisha in 2023
“Krushak Odisha” refers to the farmer-centric initiatives and schemes implemented by the government of Odisha, India, to support and uplift farmers in the state. These initiatives aim to improve agricultural productivity, increase farmers’ income, and provide them with various benefits and support.
Some of the key initiatives under the “Krushak Odisha” umbrella include:
| KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation): KALIA is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of Odisha to provide financial and livelihood support to small and marginal farmers, sharecroppers, and landless agricultural households. The scheme provides financial assistance for cultivation, livelihood support for landless households, interest-free crop loans, insurance coverage, and assistance for vulnerable agricultural households. |
| Odisha Farm Loan Waiver Scheme: This scheme aims to provide relief to farmers by waiving their agricultural loans. Under this scheme, eligible farmers receive financial assistance to clear their outstanding loans, helping them become debt-free and have a fresh start. |
| Procurement of Paddy and Millets at Minimum Support Price (MSP): The government of Odisha ensures the procurement of paddy and millets directly from farmers at a minimum support price. This helps farmers get a fair price for their produce and prevents them from falling prey to distress selling. |
| Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): The government promotes the formation and strengthening of Farmer Producer Organizations, which enable farmers to collectively market their produce, access credit, and avail benefits of various government schemes. FPOs help farmers improve their bargaining power and enhance their income. |
| Agricultural Infrastructure Development: The government invests in the development of agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation facilities, rural roads, cold storage units, warehouses, and market yards. These infrastructure developments aim to improve agricultural productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and facilitate better market access for farmers. |
Features of the Krushak Odisha Portal
| New Registration: Farmers who are not part of Krushak Odisha yet can easily register themselves online on the Portal. Assistance for new registration can also be availed through a  Mo Seba Kendra near you. |
| Data Update: Farmers who are already registered on Krushak Odisha can update their latest details online on the Portal. Details such as a residential address, bank details, cropping land details, crops grown, livestock reared, aquaculture practiced, and forestry activities can be updated on the portal. Assistance for updating the latest information can also be availed through a  Mo Seba Kendra near you. |
Advantages to Farmers
| Ama Krushi: Ama Krushi is the government’s free agricultural service for customized and personalized agricultural advisory throughout the season. Enrolled farmers will receive weekly calls on their mobile phones with advisories on farming practices, crop and livestock management, weather advisories, pest attack prevention, disease management etc. Farmers can also call on 155333 to talk to a live call center operator for getting their farm-related queries resolved. |
| Schemes & Services:Â Access to an online single window platform for the application of government schemes and services of the agriculture and allied sector. Â Relevant information such as guidelines and eligibility criteria for all schemes is available on the platform. Farmers will also be able to track the real-time status of their applications. |
User Manuals of the Krushak Odisha Portal
Krushak Odisha – Farmer Registration Handout Odia.
Krushak Odisha – Farmer Registration Handout English.
Contact Details of Krushak Odisha :
| Head Office | Email ID | Helpline Number |
| Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment Krushi Bhavan, Keshari Nagar, Bhubaneswar, 751001 | agrsec.or@nic.in | 155333 |
Website:
 Official Website-krushak.odisha.gov.in |
FAQ
How to Check my Status?
By entering the Aadhaar number in the Krushak Odisha portal, you can check your status.
How to Register?
By entering your Aadhaar number, you will receive an OTP on your Aadhaar registered mobile number, then you can proceed with registration.
Who is eligible for Krushak Odisha?
This includes farmers, croppers, cultivators, and other landless agricultural labourers eligible for this scheme. This scheme has now made all loans above Rs 50000 interest-free.
What documents required for krushak odisha?
It is mandatory for you to have a BPL ration card for this scheme. If you pay any kind of tax then your form will not be accepted.
What is the monthly salary of krushak sathi?
On an average Rs. 2000 per sample village per season will be paid to a Krushaksathi as small and medium size villages will be allotted to them.
