Grow More Food Campaign

अधिक अन्न उपजाओ अभियान

Ministry of Food and Agriculture

iAbout This Scheme

The Grow More Food Campaign was launched in the early 1950s to address the chronic food shortage facing India after partition and the disruption of the Bengal famine. It encouraged farmers to bring more area under cultivation, adopt improved seeds, and use fertilisers. The campaign operated through state agricultural departments and the Community Development Programme network. It was superseded by the more structured IADP Package Programme from 1960 onwards.

🎁Key Benefits

Extension advice for increasing cultivated area
Distribution of improved seed varieties
Agricultural education through village-level demonstrations

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Scheme discontinued — historical archive only

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for farmer schemes?

Most farmer schemes are open to small and marginal farmers owning cultivable land up to 2 hectares. Specific schemes may have additional criteria. Aadhaar linkage with bank account is mandatory for DBT schemes.

How is the money transferred in DBT schemes?

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) sends money directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account, eliminating middlemen and ensuring timely delivery of financial assistance.

What documents are needed for farmer scheme registration?

Generally: Aadhaar card, land ownership documents (Khatauni/Khasra), bank passbook, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and passport-size photograph.

Can tenant farmers apply for PM-Kisan?

No, PM-Kisan is only for landholder farmer families. Tenant farmers or sharecroppers do not qualify for PM-Kisan but may be eligible for other schemes like Fasal Bima.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Quick Info

Ministry: Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Category: farmer
State: All India

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Source: archive.india.gov.in

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Grow More Food Campaign

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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