Sub-component of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - NRLM providing 75% to 90% funding to empower women in agriculture, promote sustainable agro-ecological practices, community seed banks, and women-friendly farm equipment.

Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP)

The Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a dedicated sub-component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development. It recognizes the identity of women as farmers and seeks to improve their capacities, access to resources, and control over farm production.

Over 80% of economically active women in rural India are engaged in agriculture, and MKSP focuses on equipping them with modern sustainable farming know-how, drudgery-reducing tools, and leadership skills.

Financial Funding Structure

Government Funding: 75% financial grant by the Central Government (and 90% in North Eastern and Himalayan States).
Remaining Contribution: 25% (or 10%) provided by State Governments, Panchayats, or women SHG federations.
Support Coverage: Capacity building, institution building of women producer groups, setting up Custom Hiring Centres managed by women, and non-chemical pest management inputs.

Core Focus Areas

Sustainable Agro-Ecological Practices (AEP): Training in Panchagavya, Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, vermicomposting, and bio-pesticides.
Community Seed Banks: Preserving climate-resilient indigenous seed varieties of millets, pulses, and vegetables managed by women.
Drudgery Reduction Farm Tools: Subsidized distribution of ergonomic tools designed for women (lightweight seed drills, manual weeders, motorized paddy transplanters, battery sprayers).
Community Resource Persons (Krishi Sakhis): Over 1.5 Lakh progressive women farmers trained as Krishi Sakhis to train and advise their peers.

How to Join

Women farmers can participate through their local Gram Panchayat Self-Help Group (SHG) federations or Village Organizations (VOs) under the State Rural Livelihoods Mission (SRLM).