CM Kisan Yojana Odisha: Key Benefits, Eligibility Criteria, and How to Apply

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi introduced the CM Kisan Yojana on September 8. He released the first installment of the Yojana of Rs 925 crore for roughly 46 lakh farmers. 

The initiative was introduced at a special event celebrating Nuakhai, the main agricultural celebration in the Western part of Odisha. The programme was hosted at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur.

Benefits of CM Kisan Yojana Odisha

The CM Kisan Yojana aims to provide financial support to farmers who are not eligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. Under this program, eligible farmers will receive a total of Rs 4,000 in two installments: Rs 2,000 on Nuakhai and the remaining Rs 2,000 on Akshaya Tritiya.

Additionally, the scheme extends its benefits to landless farmers who were excluded from the PM Kisan Yojana. They will receive a total of Rs 12,500 in three installments. By introducing the CM Kisan Yojana, the government seeks to support this often-overlooked section of the farming community.

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How to Apply for CM Kisan Yojana 

Farmers need to register online using the CM Kisan web portal to get benefits under this scheme. Here's how:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://kalia.odisha.gov.in

Step 2: Fill in your personal and landholding details in the application form

Step 3: Click on ‘Submit’

Step 4: You can check your application status online

Step 4: In case of any help needed, farmers can register at Jana Seva Kendras

Step 5: For more details, call the Krushi Samrudhi helpline at 155333 or contact the Agriculture Department.

The CM Kisan Yojana in Odisha has replaced the previous KALIA scheme introduced by the earlier BJD government. Additionally, the state has launched the Samrudh Krushak Yojana, which includes a ₹5,000 crore fund to give farmers a bonus of ₹800 per quintal of paddy. This is in addition to the minimum support price of ₹2,300 per quintal.

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