National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA)
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Launched: Initially in 2010–11 (pilot phase) → expanded in 2014–15 (Mission Mode Project)
Implemented By: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW)
Scheme Type: Digital Transformation in Agriculture
Beneficiary Type: Farmers, Agriculture Officers, State Agriculture Departments
Coverage: All States & Union Territories (phased expansion)
Category: Digital Agriculture / ICT in Governance
Official Website: https://negpa.gov.in
About the Scheme
The National e-Governance Plan in Agriculture (NeGPA) aims to digitally empower farmers by providing timely, location-specific, and actionable information through modern ICT (Information and Communication Technology) tools.
Initially launched as a pilot project in 7 States, NeGPA has since evolved into a pan-India initiative under the Digital India programme, integrating all agricultural services into a unified digital ecosystem.
Goal: To make agriculture smart, transparent, and efficient through the use of digital technologies, ensuring that farmers access real-time data, advisory, and government services seamlessly.
🧭 Objectives
- To provide farmers with reliable, location-specific, and crop-based information through digital platforms.
- To ensure efficient planning and monitoring of agricultural schemes and programs.
- To enable end-to-end service delivery — from registration to subsidy disbursement — through e-governance.
- To develop a unified agricultural data repository.
- To promote use of emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), drones, and IoT in agriculture.
🧾 Key Features
- State-level e-Governance Projects: Each state customizes its ICT applications to local languages and crop patterns.
- Unified Farmer Database: Consolidation of data on land records, crops, soil, and weather for every registered farmer.
- Mobile Apps & Portals:
- Farmers can access schemes, weather updates, soil data, and advisories.
- SMS-based alerts in local languages.
- Integration with Digital India: Linked to Aadhaar, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer), and digital service delivery platforms.
- Digital Infrastructure: Connectivity to State Data Centres, Common Service Centres (CSCs), and mobile devices.
- Phase-IV (Ongoing): Focused on AI, remote sensing, blockchain, and GIS-based crop monitoring.
Eligibility Criteria
| Eligible Beneficiaries | Details |
|---|---|
| Individual Farmers | Those registered on State Agriculture Portals or NeGPA-supported systems |
| State Governments | Eligible for project funding and implementation support |
| Agriculture Officers | Receive digital tools and training for data entry & analysis |
| Institutions | KVKs, FPOs, and Cooperatives involved in digital agriculture programs |
Documents Required (for Farmer Registration on NeGPA Portals)
| Type | Documents |
|---|---|
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar card (mandatory) |
| Land Ownership Proof | Khasra/Khatoni or Land Record |
| Bank Details | Account number for DBT-linked benefits |
| Mobile Number | For OTP and SMS advisory |
| Photograph | Optional, for ID verification |
How to Register / Apply
🖥️ Online Method
- Visit your State Agriculture Department’s e-Governance portal (linked under NeGPA).
- Click on “Farmer Registration” or “Enroll for e-Agriculture Services.”
- Fill in personal, land, and crop details.
- Upload Aadhaar, bank details, and documents.
- Verify through OTP and submit.
- You’ll receive SMS alerts for schemes, weather, and crop advisories.
🏢 Offline Method
- Visit your Common Service Centre (CSC) or Agriculture Office.
- Fill in the e-Governance registration form.
- Provide documents and mobile number.
- Data will be entered by officials into the State Agriculture Portal.
- Receive confirmation message once registered.
Funding Pattern
| Component | Centre’s Share | State’s Share |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity Building, Training, ICT Infrastructure | 60% | 40% |
| North-Eastern States, Hilly States, UTs | 90% | 10% |
Funds are released directly to States through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism for ICT infrastructure, digital labs, and field-level hardware.
📊 Technologies Used in NeGPA
- GIS & Remote Sensing: Crop mapping and area estimation.
- Artificial Intelligence: Predictive analytics for yield and pest alerts.
- IoT (Internet of Things): Smart sensors for soil moisture, irrigation, and weather monitoring.
- Drones: Real-time crop and damage assessment.
- Blockchain: Transparent transaction and supply chain traceability.
- Big Data: Integration of all farmer databases into a single platform.
💡 Major Achievements
- Over 60 lakh farmers registered across all participating States.
- Digital advisory services operational in 20+ regional languages.
- Unified Farmer ID (AgriStack) being built for seamless scheme delivery.
- Integration with PM-Kisan, PMFBY, and Soil Health Card Scheme.
- Digital mapping of over 7,000 soil testing laboratories and 100+ agri-data centres.
📞 Contact Details
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW)
Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
New Delhi – 110001
📞 Helpline: 1800-180-1551
🌐 https://agricoop.gov.in
🔍 How to Check Status
- Visit your State Agriculture e-Governance portal.
- Go to “Farmer Services” → “Registration Status.”
- Enter your Aadhaar / Farmer ID.
- The portal displays your details, linked schemes, and digital services enabled.
⚖️ Follow-Up & Grievance Redressal
If you face issues with registration or portal access:
- Contact your State Agriculture Office / District Agriculture Officer.
- Lodge grievance at https://pgportal.gov.in under “Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.”
- National Helpline: 📞 1800-180-1551
- Email support: helpdesk@agricoop.nic.in
Who’s Who
| Designation | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan | Policy leadership for Digital Agriculture |
| Minister of State (Agriculture) | Shri Bhagirath Choudhary | Implementation and coordination with States |
| Secretary (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare) | Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS | Administrative head of NeGPA |
| DG, ICAR & Secretary (DARE) | Dr. Himanshu Pathak | Research and technical advisory |
| Joint Secretary (Digital Agriculture) | — | Overall coordination of NeGPA and AgriStack |
FAQs
1. What is the main purpose of NeGPA?
To digitize all agriculture-related services and create a seamless digital ecosystem for farmers.
2. How does it help farmers directly?
By providing real-time weather, crop, and market updates via SMS and mobile apps in local languages.
3. Is registration free?
Yes, registration on NeGPA-supported State Portals is completely free.
4. How is NeGPA linked with AgriStack?
NeGPA forms the digital foundation for AgriStack, India’s upcoming national agricultural data platform.
5. Are private tech companies involved?
Yes, under PPP models for analytics, AI tools, and mobile-based service delivery.