The State Government of Karnataka has recently launched the Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme online to stabilize the financial losses faced by mango farmers across Karnataka State. The Government of Karnataka State has issued an order to implement the Price Deficiency Payment Scheme, in which the Government aims to provide compensation for the losses faced by mango farmers due to the falling prices of mangoes in the Markets. Mango Farmers must pre-register themselves under this initiative to get the benefits of compensation. All those farmers who are eligible and wish to register under this scheme can simply visit the official website and fill out the application form online.
About Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, along with the Government of Karnataka State, has launched the Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme on 24th June, 2025, in order to provide financial support to all the mango farmers facing huge losses due to falling market prices of mangoes. According to this scheme, the Government will provide financial support as Compensation to all the affected Mango Farmers of the Districts of Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar.
The Government will provide compensation of up to 10 Metric Tonnes (20 Quintals) of Mangoes, and the compensation amount will be sent directly to the farmers’ bank account through the DBT Process. Mangoes Traded with Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) Mandis are eligible under this initiative. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has approved the procurement of up to 2.5 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Mangoes under this Initiative.
Purpose of Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
The main purpose behind this Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme is to provide financial support to all the Mango Farmers in the Districts of Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar, as these are the Mango hubs in the Karnataka State. According to this scheme, the Government will provide Compensation as financial help to all the farmers who are facing a huge loss in the Market due to falling prices of Mangoes. The Government will provide Compensation of up to 10 Metric Tonnes ( 20 Quintals) of Mangoes to all the eligible farmers. The compensation provided under this scheme will be sent directly to the farmers’ bank accounts by the DBT Process.
Main Points of Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme
| Name of Scheme | Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme |
| Who Launched | Karnataka State Government |
| Who Approved | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India |
| Year | 2025-26 |
| Crop | Mango |
| Coverage Area | 1.39 lakh hectares |
| Expected Production | 8 to 10 lakh metric tonnes |
| Total Budget | ₹101 crore |
| Central Govt Share | 50% reimbursement |
| Implementing Agency | Karnataka State Mango Development & Marketing Corporation |
| Procurement Limit | 2.5 lakh metric tonnes |
| MIP (Support Price) | ₹1,616 per quintal |
| Maximum Compensation | 25% of MIP |
| Validity Period | One month from the first sale |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
Eligibility Criteria
- Farmers must be permanently residing in Karnataka State.
- Only Mango Farmers are eligible to apply under this scheme.
- Mango Farmers must have traded their mangoes under the Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMC) Mandis
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card (linked to bank account)
- Bhoomi RTC (land record proof)
- Bank Passbook copy
- Mobile number (linked with Aadhaar)
- Crop registration proof
- Land ownership proof
- Recent passport-size photograph
Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme Apply Online
- All those farmers who wish to apply under the Karnataka Price Deficiency Payment Scheme have to visit the Official Website.
- Now, on the homepage, you have to click on the Apply Online option.
- After that, a registration form will open on your screen. Here, you have to enter all the required details and upload all the required documents.
- After entering all the required details, you have to recheck all the details and click on the Submit button.
FAQ’s
Who is eligible to avail of benefits under this Price Deficiency Payment Scheme?
All the Mango Farmers are eligible to get benefits under this scheme.
How much Compensation will the Government provide to all the Mango Farmers?
The Government will provide Compensation of up to 10 Metric Tonnes ( 20 Quintals) of Mangoes to all the eligible farmers.