MAHILA KISAN SASHAKTIKARAN PARIYOJANA (MKSP)
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What is MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment?
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub-component of DAY-NRLM (Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission) focused specifically on improving the status of women in agriculture and allied activities. MKSP recognizes that 60-80% of agricultural work is done by women, yet women farmers have limited access to land, credit, extension services, and markets. The programme: (1) Trains women farmers in sustainable agriculture practices (SRI/SWI for paddy, Zero Budget Natural Farming, organic farming, multi-cropping); (2) Provides Revolving Fund (RF) and Community Investment Fund (CIF) through SHGs for agricultural inputs; (3) Supports formation of 'Krishi Sakhi' (agriculture facilitators) — women farmers trained as barefoot agriculture extensionists who advise their community; (4) Links women farmers to Kisan Credit Card, PMFBY crop insurance, and input subsidies. Over 35 lakh women farmers covered under MKSP. States with strong MKSP: Jharkhand (SRI paddy), Odisha (mangroves + paddy), Chhattisgarh (forest produce + minor millets), AP/Telangana (zero budget farming).
MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | MKSP 2026 — Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana: Women Farmer Training & Sustainable Agriculture |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2011 |
| Benefit | Free training in sustainable agriculture + SHG revolving fund for inputs + Kisan Credit Card linkage + Crop insurance access + Krishi Sakhi training income + Market linkage for women farmers' produce |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://aajeevika.gov.in |
Benefits of MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment
Free training in sustainable agriculture + SHG revolving fund for inputs + Kisan Credit Card linkage + Crop insurance access + Krishi Sakhi training income + Market linkage for women farmers' produce
Major Benefits
- Training & Skill Development – Women farmers receive training in improved agricultural practices.
- Sustainable Agriculture – Encourages organic, natural and low-input farming methods.
- Better Access to Technology – Promotes improved tools, techniques and farm practices.
- Income Generation – Supports activities that can diversify and increase household income.
- Collective Farming – Encourages women to work through SHGs and farmer collectives.
- Market Linkages – Helps women gain better access to markets and value addition.
Key Objectives
- 👩🌾 Recognize and strengthen women farmers
- 🌱 Promote sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture
- 💰 Increase women farmers' income and productivity
- 🧑🌾 Improve access to agricultural technologies and inputs
- 🤝 Organize women into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and collective institutions
- 📚 Provide training, technical knowledge and capacity building
- 🛒 Improve women's access to markets and value chains
Who is Eligible for MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment?
- Women farmers (cultivators/agricultural laborers) who are members of NRLM-promoted SHGs
- Priority: Marginal/small women farmers, SC/ST women, women in aspirational districts
- Krishi Sakhi training: Women SHG members interested in becoming agriculture extensionists
- In states covered by MKSP implementation — check your state SRLM website for district coverage
How to Apply for MKSP — Women Farmer Empowerment Online?
- Join or be part of an existing NRLM SHG in your village
- Contact Block/District SRLM office to ask about MKSP coverage in your area
- Attend MKSP training camps on sustainable agriculture organized by SRLM
- Apply for Krishi Sakhi training through SRLM — 56-day training + ₹33,500 one-time incentive
- Access SHG revolving fund for agricultural inputs through your SHG
Who Can Benefit?
Primarily rural women engaged in agriculture and allied activities, particularly women associated with Self-Help Groups under DAY-NRLM.
In Simple Words
MKSP = Empowering women farmers with knowledge + skills + sustainable farming + collective action + better income opportunities.