CG Kisan Mitan Yojana — Farm Service Centres

What is CG Kisan Mitan Yojana?

Kisan Mitan Yojana (Farmer Friend Scheme) is Chhattisgarh government's initiative to establish village-level agriculture service centres run by trained rural entrepreneurs (called Kisan Mitans). These centres serve as the last-mile link between farmers and agriculture inputs, technology, and advisory services.

A Kisan Mitan is a village-level agriculture entrepreneur supported by the state government to provide agricultural services to farmers in their cluster.

What Services Does a Kisan Mitan Centre Provide?

Who Can Become a Kisan Mitan?

Kisan Mitan is a livelihood opportunity for a rural person — especially youth and women. To become a Kisan Mitan:

• Must be a Chhattisgarh resident
• Minimum educational qualification: Class 10 pass
• Age: 18–45 years
• Preference to those with agriculture diploma / ITI / KVK training
• Preference to women, SC/ST candidates
• Should have willingness to serve 2–3 villages in the same gram panchayat cluster

Support Provided to Kisan Mitan Entrepreneur

The government provides:

• Skill training — 2-week intensive training on seeds, fertilizer, equipment, government schemes
• Seed capital support — revolving fund or loan support to establish the centre
• Linkage to CGMSEED / Agriculture Dept — supply chain for inputs
• Equipment subsidy — subsidy on select small farm equipment
• Commission/margin — on inputs sold as per government rate card

How Farmers Benefit

Farmers in villages covered by Kisan Mitan centres benefit from:

• Nearby input access — no need to travel to district headquarters for seeds
• Advisory in local language — by a fellow villager
• Better scheme awareness — Kisan Mitan helps with Kisan Credit Card, Fasal Bima, subsidy applications
• Equipment on rent — affordable tractor/thresher hiring for small farmers

How to Apply to Become a Kisan Mitan

Step 1 — Contact Block Agriculture Office

Visit the Block Agriculture Officer (BAO) and express interest in becoming a Kisan Mitan for your cluster.

Step 2 — Training

Attend the government-organized 2-week Kisan Mitan training at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) or Agriculture Training Institute.

Step 3 — Registration and Centre Setup

After training:

• Register as Kisan Mitan with Block Agriculture Office
• Receive government support letter for bank loan/seed capital
• Set up the service centre at your home or nearby location

Step 4 — Start Operations

Begin supplying inputs, providing advisory, and facilitating scheme applications for neighbouring farmers.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am a Class 10 pass woman from a village in Raipur district. Can I become a Kisan Mitan?

Yes. Women are preferred. Contact the Block Agriculture Officer in your block, express interest, and attend the next available training batch.

2. How much can a Kisan Mitan earn?

Earnings depend on the volume of services rendered. Commission on seed and fertilizer sales, equipment rental fees, and service charges can generate ₹8,000–20,000/month for an active Kisan Mitan in a cluster of 3 villages.

3. Will the government provide working capital for the centre?

The government provides training, initial support, and linkage to inputs. Working capital (stock of seeds, fertilizers) is typically managed through a revolving credit arrangement with cooperative banks or self-help group linkages.

4. As a farmer, how do I find my Kisan Mitan?

Ask at your Gram Panchayat or Block Agriculture Office. Active Kisan Mitans are registered block-wise. The BAO can direct you to your village's Kisan Mitan or the nearest one.

5. Is this similar to PM Kisan Samridhi Kendra (PMKSK)?

There's overlap in concept. PM Kisan Samridhi Kendras are the central government version at fertilizer retail outlets. Kisan Mitan is CG's village-level version managed by individual entrepreneurs rather than retail shops.

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