11 crore Farmer IDs created under Digital Agriculture Mission, five months ahead of 31 March 2027 deadline
On 24 October 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the target of 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission was completed by 23 October, five months ahead of the 31 March 2027 deadline.
Summary
The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare achieved its target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on 24 October 2026. The target was completed by the night of 23 October, five months ahead of the 31 March 2027 deadline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A Farmer ID is a unique, verified digital identity meant to give farmers easier access to bank loans and Kisan Credit Card, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana claims, disaster relief and MSP procurement without repeated paperwork.
Key facts
- Milestone
- 11 crore Farmer IDs created
- Completed
- By night of 23 October 2026 (announced 24 Oct)
- Deadline
- 31 March 2027 – achieved five months early
- Mission
- Digital Agriculture Mission, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- Uses
- KCC/bank loans, PMFBY claims, disaster relief, MSP procurement
- Minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In October 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare announced that how many Farmer IDs had been created?
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Correct answer: A — 11 crore
The Farmer ID target achieved in October 2026 was originally due to be met by which deadline?
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Correct answer: B — 31 March 2027
The creation of 11 crore Farmer IDs was achieved under which initiative?
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Correct answer: C — Digital Agriculture Mission
Consider the following statements about Farmer IDs (October 2026): 1. The 11 crore target was achieved five months ahead of schedule. 2. Farmer IDs are expected to make assessment and payment of crop insurance compensation under PMFBY more transparent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2