The Aatma Yojana is a National Agricultural Technology Project funded by the World Bank. This scheme aims to honor farmers across various states who excel in agriculture and animal husbandry through innovation and excellence. Under this scheme, leading farmers are recognized and awarded monetary prizes at the state, district, and panchayat levels.

Selected leading farmers receive financial awards as follows:

• ₹50,000 at the state level
• ₹25,000 at the district level
• ₹10,000 at the panchayat committee level

For detailed eligibility criteria and application information, read the full article.

Aatma Yojana Overview

The Aatma Yojana awards outstanding farmers in the agriculture sector. The scheme encompasses five main areas:

• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Organic Farming
• Animal Husbandry and Dairy
• Innovations in Agriculture
• Farmers interested in applying should read the full article to understand the application and selection process.

Details of Aatma Yojana:

• Subject: Description
• Scheme Name: Aatma Yojana
• Country: India
• Organization: Department of Agriculture
• Scheme Start Date: Varies by state
• Objective: Agricultural development, increasing farmers’ income
• Application Type: Online/Offline
• Beneficiaries: Outstanding farmers in various agricultural ventures
• Award Amount: ₹50,000 at the state level, ₹25,000 at the district level, ₹10,000 at the panchayat committee level
• Number of Beneficiaries: 5 farmers at each level
• Official Website: Varies by state

Eligibility Criteria for Aatma Yojana

To be eligible for the Aatma Yojana, farmers must meet certain criteria set by the Department of Agriculture:

• Citizenship: The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Field of Work: The applicant must be involved in agriculture, horticulture, organic farming, animal husbandry, dairy, or agricultural innovations.
• Organic Farming: Farmers using vermicompost, super compost, cow dung, Jeevamrit, or Beejamrit for organic production are eligible. Additionally, those engaged in innovations in farming or processing and value addition of agricultural products are considered.
• Horticulture: Includes high-tech horticulture, micro irrigation systems, vegetable and fruit gardening, improved breeds in animal husbandry, regular vaccinations, balanced feeding, artificial insemination, and milk production.
• Documentation: The applicant must have the necessary documents.

Required Documents for Aatma Yojana

To apply for the Aatma Yojana, farmers need to provide the following documents:

• Application form
• 5-6 photographs of work done
• Aadhaar Card
• Land records (Jamabandi)
• Bank passbook
• Identification proof
• Original residence certificate
• Photos/CDs of the advanced technology adopted by the farmer

How to Apply for Aatma Yojana

Offline Application Process:

• Visit the nearest Agricultural Science Center.
• Meet with the agriculture officer to obtain complete information about the scheme.
• Provide details of the advanced technology used in agricultural activities to the agriculture officer.
• The agriculture officer will then process the application for the scheme.

Online Application Process:

• Go to the official Aatma Yojana website for your state.
• Select the “Apply Online” option.
• Register as an applicant.
• Fill in the application form with your details and information about your work.
• Upload all required documents and photos/CDs of the advanced technology used.
• Submit the application form electronically.
• The application will be verified by agricultural officials.
• Farmers meeting all criteria will be honored.

Benefits of Aatma Yojana

• Training in the operation of modern agricultural machinery.
• Continuous benefits for farmers once they are part of the scheme.
• Assistance in increasing farmers’ income.
• Awards for excellence in agricultural work.

Objectives of Aatma Yojana

• Encourage farmer groups and organizations.
• Strengthen agricultural extension management.
• Decentralize operations, guidance, and decision-making processes.
• Develop strategic research and extension plans with active farmer participation.
• Ensure coordination and integration among all stakeholders at the block level.
• Promote technology dissemination.
• Enhance farmer engagement in marketing and processing.
• Reorganize extension departments.
• Effectively implement training and awareness programs for farmers.

What is Aatma Yojana?

The primary objective of the Aatma Yojana is to make small-scale farmers self-reliant and double their income. The scheme facilitates interaction between farmers and agricultural scientists, with the latter providing training in modern farming techniques.

Eligibility Criteria for Aatma Yojana

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• The farmer should be involved in agriculture, horticulture, organic farming, animal husbandry, dairy, or agricultural innovations.
• Farmers utilizing organic farming techniques or involved in agricultural innovations or processing/value addition are eligible.
• Those engaged in high-tech horticulture, micro irrigation, advanced animal breeds, and dairy practices must also meet the documentation requirements.