11 crore farmers get unique digital ID
The Indian government has successfully issued unique digital identity cards to 11 crore farmers under the Digital Agriculture Mission. These IDs are designed to streamline access to government schemes, credit, and disaster relief while reducing administrative paperwork.
Why it matters
Digitizing farmer identities is a significant step in India's efforts to modernize its agricultural sector and improve the efficiency of welfare delivery systems.
11 crore farmers get unique digital ID left Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the milestone has been achieved under the Digital Agriculture Mission implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. File ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3a2bx5/article71621094.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019161L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan chairs a meeting during the inauguration of the Agri Welfare Portal at Krishi Bhawan, in New Delhi on Monday. (@ChouhanShivraj X/ANI Photo) Farmer IDs are expected to enable ‘transparent, efficient and timely’ access for farmers to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance, and disaster relief New Delhi The Union Agriculture Ministry had created 11 crore unique digital identity cards for farmers as of Friday (October 23, 2026), five months ahead of a deadline set for March 31, 2027.
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