India issues 110M farmer IDs five months ahead of target

India has created more than 110 million farmer IDs, beating its March 2027 target by five months. The milestone was reached on October 23, 2026 under the Digital Agriculture Mission, with over 60 million farmers already receiving benefits through linked services.

• 110M farmer IDs issued as of October 23, 2026
• Target hit five months ahead of the March 2027 deadline
• Over 60M farmers received benefits via linked services
• IDs streamline access to loans, crop insurance and subsidies