Sri Vijaya Puram, November 12: Farmers across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands risk losing access to government schemes, subsidised fertiliser and PM-KISAN benefits if they fail to obtain a valid Farmer ID, with the Department of Agriculture setting November 30, 2026, as the deadline for completing registration. The requirement makes enrolment a necessary step for eligible farmers to continue receiving government assistance and agricultural services.
The Department has clarified that Farmer Registry registration is compulsory for accessing benefits under all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). In accordance with directions from the Ministry, farmers without a valid Farmer ID will no longer be eligible to receive benefits under government schemes, including subsidised fertiliser booking.
The consequences could extend to agricultural input supplies and financial assistance under PM-KISAN from the upcoming Rabi Season 2027. Farmers who leave their registration incomplete may therefore face interruptions in accessing these benefits, making timely enrolment essential.
The registry forms part of the Government of India’s Digital Agriculture Mission and is being implemented under the AgriStack initiative. The programme aims to create a verified digital identity for every farmer, establishing a digital record to facilitate the delivery of government assistance and services.
With the deadline approaching, the Department has put in place enrolment arrangements through Agriculture Sub-Depots, designated registration centres and special Farmer Registry camps across the Islands. These facilities are intended to provide eligible farmers with access to the registration process locally.
Farmers can complete their enrolment by visiting their nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot, Common Service Centre (CSC) or designated Farmer Registry camp. They must carry the necessary details and supporting documents required for registration.
The Department has also called upon farmers to coordinate with field functionaries and use the available enrolment facilities to complete the process within the stipulated period.
The administration has set a target of achieving 100 per cent coverage under the Farmer Registry across the Islands. However, for individual farmers, the immediate concern is ensuring that the absence of a valid digital identity does not interrupt access to subsidies, agricultural inputs and other government assistance.
The November 30 deadline therefore assumes particular importance ahead of the next Rabi season, as farmers who have yet to register must complete the process to avoid potential disruption to their entitlements.
