MoA&FW releases data on average income of farmers

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Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India takes several measures to facilitate farmers and farming activities
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India takes several measures to facilitate farmers and farming activities

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), conducted a Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households. This survey took place during NSS 77th round (January 2019-December 2019) in rural areas, focusing on the agricultural year from July 2018 to June 2019. A comparable survey was conducted earlier during NSS 70th round (January 2013-December 2013) with reference to the agricultural year July 2012-June 2013. As per result of SAS, the average monthly income per agricultural household during 2012-13 and 2018-19 is given below:

Period

Average Monthly Income (in Rs.)
2012-13

(70th Round)

6,426
2018-19

(77th Round)

10,218

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