Let us start with something that every farmer in Haryana deserves to hear clearly and directly.
Farming is genuinely hard work. Not just physically hard — though it absolutely is that — but mentally and emotionally demanding in ways that most people who have never farmed will never fully understand. You wake up before the sun comes up. You work through summer heat that would send most people indoors. You manage unpredictable rains, pest attacks, and market prices that seem to move against you precisely when you need them to go the other way. You carry your family’s livelihood on your shoulders every single season.
And yet for years the farmers who went above and beyond all of that — the ones who quietly taught themselves organic farming, who invested in drip irrigation when nobody around them was doing it, who found ways to manage their crop residue without burning it, who tried new technology and new techniques and got better results because of it — these farmers did all of that without ever being formally recognised or financially rewarded for it.
The Haryana Government decided it was time to change that completely.
The Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana — the Chief Minister Progressive Farmer Honor Scheme — was launched specifically to find these exceptional farmers, put them in the spotlight they deserve, and reward them with real cash prizes for the outstanding work they are doing. Under this scheme selected progressive farmers across Haryana receive cash prizes ranging from Rs. 10,000 all the way up to Rs. 5 lakh depending on their land holding and whether they win at the district level or the state level.
But this scheme is about more than prize money. It is about creating visible role models within the farming community. Because when a farmer in a village wins a state level award of Rs. 5 lakh for his innovative farming practices every other farmer in that village takes notice. And that ripple effect of inspiration is one of the most powerful ways to transform agriculture across an entire state.
This complete guide covers everything you need to know — what the scheme is, who qualifies, how much you can win, what farming practices are rewarded, how the selection process works, and exactly how to apply.
The Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana or MMPKSY is an agricultural recognition and reward scheme launched by the Haryana Government under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Haryana. Applications are managed through the official portal at agriharyana.gov.in.
The word Pragatisheel means progressive. And that word captures the entire spirit of this scheme perfectly. This is not about helping the most struggling farmers financially. It is about celebrating the most forward-thinking farmers — the ones who are not waiting for things to change but are actively driving that change themselves. The ones who are showing every other farmer around them what Haryana agriculture can look like when you combine hard work with smart practices and the courage to try something new.
The scheme connects directly to the national goal of doubling farmers’ income. By identifying and publicly honouring progressive farmers across all 22 districts of Haryana the scheme creates a network of living proof that modern farming techniques work — and that they are worth adopting. That peer influence within farming communities is something no government advertisement or awareness campaign can replicate.
The scheme works at two levels. At the district level cash prizes go to outstanding farmers in each of Haryana’s 22 districts. The strongest district level winners are then evaluated for state level awards which carry much higher prize amounts. This two level structure ensures that truly exceptional farmers from every corner of Haryana — not just from well-known agricultural districts — get a real and fair chance to be recognised.
Details | Information |
Scheme Name | Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana MMPKSY |
Also Known As | CM Progressive Farmer Honor Scheme |
Launched By | Government of Haryana |
Department | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Haryana |
Award Levels | District Level and State Level |
Cash Prizes | Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 5 Lakh |
Selection Basis | Outstanding Work in Agriculture and Allied Sectors |
Application Mode | Online at agriharyana.gov.in |
Official Portal | |
Helpline | 1800-180-2117 Toll Free |
Before eligibility it is worth understanding what the Haryana Government is genuinely trying to achieve because the goals go much deeper than just distributing prize money:
The scheme motivates farmers to adopt the best agricultural practices including water conservation, crop residue management, organic farming, and integrated farming systems. It encourages the use of modern technology to increase productivity while reducing input costs and environmental impact. It works toward doubling farmers’ income as part of the broader national agricultural vision. It creates strong and visible role models within local farming communities whose success inspires other farmers to follow similar paths. It specifically recognises farmers who go beyond their own farms and actively teach and train other farmers — because knowledge that spreads within a farming community is just as valuable as individual achievement. And it builds a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across Haryana’s agricultural sector that benefits the entire state.
Here is the complete eligibility breakdown:
Residency
The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana who is actively farming land in Haryana. The scheme is exclusively for Haryana farmers.
Active Farmer
The applicant must be a hands-on farmer who is personally and directly involved in farming their land. Landowners who have leased out their land entirely and are not personally engaged in any agricultural activity are not eligible. This scheme is for the people who are actually out there in the fields doing the work.
Outstanding Agricultural Work
The farmer must be able to demonstrate genuinely outstanding work in one or more of the following areas. This is the heart of eligibility — what you have done on your farm and what results you have achieved:
- Organic Farming — growing crops without synthetic chemicals
- Water Saving Techniques — drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, or other conservation methods
- Crop Residue Management — handling stubble without burning it
- New Technology Adoption — modern equipment, precision farming, or tech-driven methods
- Sustainable Agriculture — long-term soil health and productivity focused practices
- Integrated Farming Systems — combining crops with horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, or other activities
- High Productivity — significantly higher yields than the district or state average
Land Holding
The scheme has different prize categories for different farm sizes — from small farmers with less than 5 acres to large farmers with 10 acres or more. Farm size does not prevent any outstanding farmer from being recognised. Even a small farmer with 2 acres who is doing exceptional work can win.
Here is the complete breakdown of prizes at both levels:
State Level Awards
Award | Number of Farmers | Prize Amount |
First Prize | 1 Farmer | Rs. 5 Lakh |
Second Prize | 2 Farmers | Rs. 3 Lakh Each |
Third Prize | 5 Farmers | Rs. 1 Lakh Each |
Consolation Prize | 100 Farmers | Rs. 50,000 Each |
District Level Awards
For Farmers With 10 Acres or More:
Award | Number Per District | Prize Amount |
First Prize | 1 per District | Rs. 50,000 |
Total Across 22 Districts | 22 Farmers | Rs. 50,000 Each |
For Farmers With 5 to 10 Acres:
Award | Number Per District | Prize Amount |
Prizes | 4 per District | Rs. 50,000 Each |
Total Across 22 Districts | 88 Farmers | Rs. 50,000 Each |
For Farmers With Less Than 5 Acres:
Small farmers with less than 5 acres who are doing outstanding work in agriculture or horticulture receive Rs. 10,000 per acre up to a maximum of Rs. 50,000. This provision is genuinely thoughtful because it ensures that small and marginal farmers who often achieve remarkable things with very limited land are never disadvantaged simply because their holding is smaller than others.
Let us go through this in detail because understanding what gets recognised helps you assess whether your work qualifies and how to present it in your application:
Organic Farming
If you have converted your farm or a significant portion of it to organic farming — growing crops without synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, or hormones — this is one of the most valued practices under this scheme. The demand for organic produce is growing fast and farmers who have made this transition are both environmentally responsible and economically forward-thinking. If you have organic certification or are in the process of getting it that documentation will strengthen your application significantly.
Water Conservation
Haryana faces serious and worsening groundwater depletion challenges. Farmers who have adopted water-saving irrigation methods like drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, or rainwater harvesting structures are strongly valued under this scheme. If you have measurably reduced the water usage on your farm while maintaining or improving your yields that combination of environmental responsibility and agricultural efficiency is exactly what this award recognises.
Crop Residue Management
Stubble burning after the paddy harvest is one of the most serious environmental and public health problems in Haryana every year. Farmers who have found responsible alternatives — composting the residue, baling it for use as fodder, using it as mulch, or incorporating it back into the soil — are actively rewarded under this scheme. If you stopped burning your stubble and found a better way to handle it that work deserves to be celebrated and this scheme exists precisely to do that.
New Technology Adoption
Using modern agricultural technology — drone-based spraying, GPS-guided machinery, precision farming tools, soil health cards, digital moisture sensors, or any other technology-driven method that improves efficiency and results — is recognised under this scheme. The government wants to find and reward the farmers who are willing to learn new things and invest in better tools.
Sustainable Agriculture
Farming practices that preserve soil health for the long term, reduce dependency on chemical inputs, maintain soil biodiversity, and ensure the land remains productive for the next generation all qualify here. Crop rotation, green manuring, integrated pest management, cover cropping — if you are farming in a way that takes care of the land while producing good results this scheme wants to recognise that.
Integrated Farming Systems
Farmers who have diversified intelligently beyond just crop farming — combining crops with horticulture, dairy, poultry, fisheries, beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, or other agricultural activities in one coordinated system — are particularly well-regarded under this scheme. Integrated farming increases income per acre, reduces risk, and demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of agriculture as a complete ecosystem. The scheme values and rewards that sophistication.
This scheme does something really impressive that goes beyond just rewarding individual farmers. It also specifically recognises farmers who are actively making the entire farming community around them better. Two components address this:
Progressive Farmer Trainer
A progressive farmer recognised under this scheme is expected to take at least 10 nearby farmers under their wing — visiting their fields, sharing knowledge, helping them adopt better practices, and inspiring them to become progressive farmers themselves.
The services of these farmer trainers are identified and rewarded separately based on the quality and real-world impact of the training and mentoring they provide. This is a brilliant component because it turns individual achievement into community-wide improvement. One award-winning farmer who trains 10 others creates a ripple effect that the government itself could never achieve through official programmes alone.
Kisan Mitra
Under the Kisan Mitra component a recognised progressive farmer serves as a Farmer Friend for approximately 100 farmers in their area — helping them navigate bank loans, understand government schemes, manage agricultural credit, and make financially sound decisions for their farms.
This component recognises something really important — that successful farming today requires not just agricultural knowledge but also financial literacy and access to formal credit systems. Most small farmers in Haryana struggle with both. By using progressive farmers as Kisan Mitras the scheme leverages existing community trust to extend formal financial guidance to farmers who might otherwise never access it.
Before applying gather all these documents together:
- Aadhaar Card of the farmer
- Parivar Pehchan Patra PPP Family ID
- Land records — Jamabandi or Khasra confirming land holding
- Girdawari — crop survey report confirming crops grown and acreage
- Bank Account passbook — Aadhaar-seeded for direct benefit transfer
- Farm photographs showing the practices you are applying under
- Documentation of specific farming practices — organic certification, drip irrigation records, composting records, technology purchase receipts
- Any previous awards or recognition for agricultural work
- Proof of technology adoption — photographs, receipts, installation records
- Haryana Domicile Certificate
- Passport size photograph
The entire application process is online and completely free. Here is exactly how to do it:
Go to agriharyana.gov.in on your phone or computer. This is the official Haryana Agriculture Department portal. Before entering anything confirm the URL is correct and you are on the real government website.
On the homepage look for the Farmers Corner section and click on it. This section contains all agriculture scheme links and services available to farmers.
Inside the Farmers Corner find and click on the Apply for Agriculture Schemes link. A page will open showing all currently available agriculture schemes.
On the agriculture schemes page look for the Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana. Click the View button next to it in the Apply for Scheme section. This takes you directly to the MMPKSY application page.
On the MMPKSY page find the Click Here for Registration tab and click on it. The online application form will open up right in front of you.
This is the most important step in the entire process so take your time here. Fill in all your personal details, land holding information, and the farming practices you are applying under. Be specific. Be detailed. Do not just write that you use drip irrigation — write how many acres are under drip, how much water you have saved, and what improvement in yield you have seen. The more specific, measurable, and evidence-based your application the stronger it will be when the selection committee evaluates it. Vague applications never win. Specific ones backed by real evidence do.
Upload all supporting documents one by one. Farm photographs, land records, certifications, technology receipts, previous recognition — everything that supports what you have written in the form. Make sure every uploaded file is clear and readable.
Go through your entire application one final time before submitting. Once everything looks right submit it. The moment your application is successfully submitted an application number will appear on screen. Save it immediately — screenshot it or write it down somewhere safe. That number is how you track everything going forward.
Understanding the selection process helps you build a stronger application so pay attention to this section:
Applications are first reviewed at the district level by a district committee. The committee assesses applications based on the innovativeness and quality of farming practices, measurable results achieved, the farmer’s documented track record, and on-ground field verification visits by agriculture department officials.
This is why keeping proper and detailed documentation of everything you do on your farm is so important. When verification officials visit your farm they need to see concrete evidence of the practices you claimed in your application — photographs, records, equipment, certification documents. If your documentation is solid your verification goes smoothly. If it is thin or incomplete the evaluation suffers.
The strongest district level candidates are then forwarded to the state level committee chaired by the Director General of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Haryana. This committee makes the final selection of state level award winners.
After applying check your status anytime:
Step 1: Go to agriharyana.gov.in and log in
Step 2: Go to the Farmers Corner section
Step 3: Find the application status tracking option
Step 4: Enter your application number to see your current status
You can also call the Agriculture Department toll free helpline at 1800-180-2117 for direct updates.
Document everything on your farm before applying — photographs, records, bills, certifications. The stronger your documentation the stronger your application. Be specific about what you have done and what measurable results you have achieved — numbers, percentages, comparisons with previous seasons. Make sure your land records and girdawari are fully updated before applying. The scheme runs annually so if you are not selected this year keep improving your documentation and apply again next cycle. Never pay any agent or middleman for help — the entire process is completely free at agriharyana.gov.in. And if you need guidance on which practices qualify or how to strengthen your application reach out to your local agriculture department officer directly.
Contact | Details |
Official Portal | |
MMPKSY Direct Link | |
Department | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Haryana |
Toll Free Helpline | 1800-180-2117 |
Kisan Call Centre | 1551 |
Department Email | agriharyana2009@gmail.com |
The Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana or MMPKSY is an agricultural recognition and reward scheme by the Haryana Government that identifies and financially rewards progressive farmers doing outstanding work in agriculture. Cash prizes range from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 5 lakh for farmers who have adopted innovative practices like organic farming, water conservation, crop residue management, new technology adoption, sustainable agriculture, and integrated farming systems. The scheme operates at both district and state level across all 22 districts of Haryana.
At the state level the first prize is Rs. 5 lakh, two second prizes are Rs. 3 lakh each, five third prizes are Rs. 1 lakh each, and 100 consolation prizes are Rs. 50,000 each. At the district level prizes of Rs. 50,000 each are awarded in each of the 22 districts across different land holding categories. Small farmers with less than 5 acres receive Rs. 10,000 per acre up to Rs. 50,000 maximum.
Any permanent resident of Haryana who is an active farmer — meaning someone who is personally out there working their land and not just owning it from a distance — and who has done genuinely outstanding work in agriculture or any allied sector can apply for this scheme.
And here is something worth saying clearly because a lot of small farmers assume this scheme is only for big landowners. It is not. The scheme covers every farm size. Whether you have less than 5 acres or more than 10 acres there is a prize category specifically designed for you. A small farmer with 2 acres who has done remarkable things with limited land has just as real a chance of winning as a large farmer with a 15 acre holding.
The single most important factor in this scheme is not how much land you have. It is what you have done with the land you have and how well you can show it. The quality of your farming practices, the results you have achieved, and the evidence you can put in front of the selection committee — that is what decides who wins. Nothing else.
Organic farming, water conservation through drip or sprinkler irrigation, crop residue management without burning, adoption of modern agricultural technology, sustainable farming practices, integrated farming systems combining crops with horticulture or animal husbandry, and high productivity achievement significantly above district averages are all recognised. Any combination of these practices documented with strong evidence makes for a compelling application.
A progressive farmer recognised under this scheme is expected to mentor and actively train at least 10 nearby farmers in adopting better agricultural practices. The government identifies and rewards these farmer trainers separately based on the quality and real-world impact of their training work. This component transforms individual success into community-wide agricultural improvement which multiplies the overall impact of the scheme dramatically.
Apply completely free online at agriharyana.gov.in. Go to Farmers Corner, click Apply for Agriculture Schemes, find Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Kisan Samman Yojana, and click Click Here for Registration. Fill the form carefully with specific and evidence-backed details, upload all supporting documents, and submit. No agent or middleman is needed and no fee is charged anywhere in the process.