Krushak Assistance for Livelihood And Income Augmentation

Krushak Assistance for Livelihood And Income Augmentation, better known as the KALIA scheme, is a farmer support package run by the Government of Odisha. It gives direct cash help to small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural households so they can meet cultivation costs and keep their family income stable. As of August 2026, this support continues under a new name, CM KISAN Yojana, and the old KALIA benefits have been merged into it.

KALIA was launched in December 2018 with a budget of over ₹10,000 crore. Today the scheme has been restructured and is now run as CM KISAN (Krishi Madhyam KISAN) by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment. The main aim stays the same, to release debt-ridden farming families from money problems and bring small cultivators and landless labourers under a clear cash support system. Payments reach eligible people directly through DBT into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

Krushak Assistance for Livelihood And Income Augmentation - Introduction

Krushak Assistance for Livelihood And Income Augmentation is a complete support system made for farmers in Odisha. It targets small and marginal landholders, sharecroppers, and landless agricultural families who are often left out of regular farm credit. Under the current CM KISAN structure, the scheme keeps the same idea of flexible and easy support so that every eligible farming family can improve its income.

The scheme now covers more than 92 lakh registered farmers across the state. It directly addresses poverty by helping at-risk agricultural households, landless labourers, and marginal cultivators. Because the payments go through Direct Benefit Transfer, the money reaches the right person without middlemen, and the whole process stays clear.

Key Information

Benefits

The scheme gives cash support in different ways to help farming families through the year. The main benefit under the current CM KISAN structure is income support of ₹10,000 a year, paid in two instalments of ₹5,000 each, one before the Kharif season and one before the Rabi season. Along with this, the earlier KALIA benefits are still part of the package.

• Livelihood Support: Qualifying landless agricultural households get ₹12,500 for allied activities such as goat rearing, duckery, fisheries, mushroom farming, or beekeeping. This support especially helps SC and ST communities.
• Support for At Risk Families: Vulnerable cultivators and landless labourers facing problems because of old age, disability, or disease get ₹10,000 a year for daily needs.
• Insurance Cover: Eligible people get life insurance of ₹2 Lakh with an annual premium of ₹330, where the government pays ₹165. Personal accident cover of ₹2 Lakh is also available for ₹12 a year, with the government sharing the cost based on age.
• Interest Free Crop Loan: Farmers can get crop loans of up to ₹50,000 at 0% interest so they have the capital needed for cultivation.

Eligibility

To get the benefit of this scheme, a person needs to meet a few basic conditions. The rules are kept simple so that small and marginal farmers are not left out.

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• The applicant should be actively involved in farming, horticulture, or animal husbandry as a landowner, tenant, or sharecropper.
• The household must be identified as deprived or at risk under the SECC 2011 data or a recent state survey.
• The annual household income should be less than ₹2 Lakh.
• The applicant must have a bank account linked with a valid Aadhaar number.

Application Process

Farmers can register or check their status on the official Krushak Odisha portal. Under the new CM KISAN structure, registration is done online and the process is easy to follow.

STEP 1 - Go to the official portal at krushak.odisha.gov.in and click on the Register or Login option on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Enter the Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it. If there is no Aadhaar, use the alternative login option shown on the portal.

STEP 3 - Fill in the personal, bank, and land details in the registration form. Upload the required documents and submit the form.

STEP 4 - After submission, note down the application number and use the Know Your Status option on the portal to check the payment or beneficiary status anytime.

Farmers who need help with the online process can also visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) or their nearest Gram Panchayat office, where officials help with registration and document submission.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready to make the application process smooth and avoid delays.

• Aadhaar Card linked to the bank account.
• Bank Passbook showing the name, account number, and IFSC code.
• Land Documents such as a land passbook, tax receipt, or a formal sharecropping agreement.
• Income Certificate proving that the annual income is below ₹2 Lakh.
• Identity Proof such as a Voter ID or PAN card.
• Recent passport size photograph.

References

Official Krushak Odisha Portal | CM KISAN Odisha Portal | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment

FAQ's

What is Krushak Assistance for Livelihood And Income Augmentation?

It is a farmer support package by the Odisha government, earlier known as KALIA, now run as CM KISAN Yojana, to reduce poverty and improve farm income for small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.

Who qualifies for these benefits?

Small and marginal farmers, landless agricultural households, sharecroppers, and at risk families facing health or money problems are eligible.

How does the crop loan work?

Eligible farmers can get interest free crop loans of up to ₹50,000 to manage their farming expenses.

Can a marginal farmer apply?

Yes, a farmer who owns less than 1 hectare of land qualifies as a marginal farmer and can get the cultivation support under this scheme.

Where can I check my payment status?

Payment status can be checked on the official Krushak Odisha portal using the Know Your Status option with the Aadhaar number.