Small Farmers Development Agency (SFDA)

iAbout This Scheme

Established in 1970 in 45 selected districts, SFDA was designed to provide comprehensive support to small farmers (holding 1-2.5 hectares) and help them upgrade their farming practices and productivity. It arranged supervised credit, subsidised inputs, and marketing linkages. SFDA was discontinued and merged into the Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) in 1980 when IRDP was universalised.

🎁Key Benefits

• Supervised agricultural credit at concessional rates
• Subsidised inputs (seeds, fertilisers, pesticides)
• Minor irrigation support for small holdings
• Marketing and post-harvest support
• Technical guidance from subject-matter specialists

✅Eligibility Criteria

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  Scheme discontinued — historical archive only

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions