Intensive Area Development Programme — 1955 — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

farmerCentral Scheme

Intensive Area Development Programme — 1955

गहन क्षेत्र विकास कार्यक्रम

Ministry of Food and Agriculture

iAbout This Scheme

The Intensive Area Development Programme of 1955 was an experimental phase during the Second Five Year Plan to trial concentrated resource delivery in selected areas before the larger IADP rollout. It focused agricultural extension, credit, and input supply on small pilot territories to study impact before scaling. The programme was the immediate predecessor of the Ford Foundation-assisted IADP and provided critical learnings for India's agricultural modernisation.

🎁Key Benefits

Concentrated agricultural extension in pilot areas
Improved seed and fertiliser supply to selected districts
Agricultural credit facilitation

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Scheme discontinued — historical archive only

🤖

Not sure if you qualify?

Use our AI to check your eligibility in 30 seconds

Check Now

📝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 It has been superseded by newer programmes.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

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

Intensive Area Development Programme — 1955

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

Quick Info

Tags

Related Financial Schemes & Guides