Kisan Sarathi App 2026: Free Expert Advice, Weather, Mandi Prices and 610 Schemes

Pests have attacked the standing crop, nobody knows when it will rain, and the mandi price today is something a farmer has to ask around to find out. This is the daily worry of every farmer in India. Good advice at the right time can save a crop and cut losses. But where does a farmer get the right advice? That question stays in every farmer’s mind.

To solve this problem, the Government of India built a platform where farmers can connect directly with agricultural scientists. On this platform, crop advice, weather information, mandi prices and information about government schemes are all available in one place. In this article, we explain what this platform is, what benefits it gives, and how to register on it. Read till the end, because we have also answered common questions and given the official links at the end.

What is Kisan Sarathi?

Kisan Sarathi is a digital agro-advisory platform of the Government of India. It was launched in July 2021. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It is implemented by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) and the Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI). According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), it is India’s largest integrated digital agro-advisory platform.

The special thing about this platform is that farmers connect directly with agricultural experts. Earlier, a farmer had to run to many places for advice. Now, weather information, mandi prices, crop advice and information about government schemes are available on a single platform. The platform runs on Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS) technology. This means there is two-way communication between the farmer and the expert. The farmer asks a question, the expert answers, and the record of past conversations is also saved.

Kisan Sarathi connects farmers with more than 730 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), more than 100 ICAR institutes and more than 65 agricultural universities. Its network includes 4,767 ICAR scientists and 113 ICAR institutes. In other words, a farmer’s question reaches the country’s agricultural scientists directly.

Kisan Sarathi: At a Glance

Platform name	Kisan Sarathi
Launched	July 2021
Joint initiative of	MeitY + Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Implemented by	Digital India Corporation (DIC) + IASRI
Technology	Interactive Information Dissemination System (IIDS)
Coverage (as of 25 June 2026)	37 States/UTs, 768 districts, 6.63 lakh villages
Registered farmers (as of 25 June 2026)	2.95 crore, including 56.16 lakh women farmers
Connected institutions	730+ KVKs, 100+ ICAR institutes, 65+ agricultural universities
Schemes available	610 schemes (102 central government schemes)
Queries answered so far	19.21 lakh queries
Advisories issued	21,900 advisories, for 351 commodities, in 34 States/UTs
Languages	Live advice in 13 regional languages
Registration fee	No fee is published anywhere — never pay anyone for registration
Official portal	kisansarathi.in

Note: The figures above are from the PIB factsheet (29 June 2026) and are as of 25 June 2026.

What Does a Farmer Get from Kisan Sarathi?

Kisan Sarathi is not just an app. It is a complete advisory service. Here is what a farmer gets from it:

1. Personalised crop advice

Advice is given according to the farmer’s farm and the farmer’s profile — your crop, your soil and your area. Advice is available for all major crops: cereals, pulses, oilseeds, horticulture crops, plantation crops and fodder crops. Advice is also available for livestock, poultry, fisheries and allied sectors.

2. Weather updates

The platform gives the latest weather information. Because it is linked with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), farmers get weather information for their own area. This helps in choosing the right time for sowing, irrigation and harvesting.

3. Mandi prices and market rates

Farmers can see the mandi prices of major crops in their district. They can also see market trends for selected crops. This helps a farmer decide when and where to sell the crop.

4. Information on government schemes

The portal carries information on 610 schemes, including 102 central government schemes. Farmers can search for the scheme that suits their needs. Information on the status of schemes such as PM-KISAN is also available here. Both central and state schemes are included. The link with the MyScheme platform makes searching for schemes easier.

5. Direct talk with experts

Farmers can raise their questions with KVK experts and get answers in their own language. Advice is available in 13 regional languages — Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Communication can happen through voice call, video call, text, photo and video. Farmers can also join training sessions and video consultations when needed.

6. Alerts for your area

Farmers get push alert messages related to their location and their work. This way, a change in weather or an important crop advisory reaches the farmer on time.

How to Register on Kisan Sarathi?

There are five ways to register on Kisan Sarathi — by visiting the nearest KVK, by calling the Kisan Call Centre, by visiting a CSC centre, through the web portal, and through the mobile app. The platform can also be reached through WhatsApp. Each method is explained step by step below.

One fact is important to know: according to PIB figures, out of 2.95 crore registered farmers, 2.89 crore registered by visiting their nearest KVK. 5.35 lakh joined through Kisan Call Centres, 39,193 through CSCs, only 21,517 through the mobile app and only 2,416 through the web portal. In other words, farmers who registered through the app and website together are less than 0.1% of the total. So if you are joining for the first time, registering by visiting a KVK is the most reliable and easiest way.

Method 1: Visit the nearest KVK (most reliable method)

Visit the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) nearest to your district.
Carry your mobile phone with you, because advice and information will come on that mobile number.
Tell the KVK officer that you want to register on Kisan Sarathi.
Give information about your crops, livestock and farm, so that the advice matches your farm.
After registration is complete, advice and information will start coming to your mobile.

Please note: PIB has not published any list of documents needed for registration. So before visiting the KVK, call there and ask what you need to carry. Usually, keeping your mobile number and Aadhaar card with you is sensible, but confirm this with the KVK itself.

Method 2: Call the Kisan Call Centre

Call the Kisan Call Centre toll-free number 1800-180-1551.
Give your details to the call centre agent — name, district, village, crop and mobile number.
The agent will record your details and explain the registration process.
New toll-free numbers 1800 123 2175 and 14426 have also been issued for onboarding. Information about joining can be taken on these numbers too.

Please note: on the call, the agent records your details. Do not forget to ask whether your registration is complete and how you will get advice next.

Method 3: Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC)

Visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).
Tell the CSC operator that you want to register on Kisan Sarathi.
Give your mobile number and the required information.
The CSC operator will complete your registration.

According to PIB, 39,193 farmers have joined through CSCs so far. If there is a CSC near your village, this method is also easy.

Method 4: Register through the web portal

Open the official portal kisansarathi.in on your mobile or computer.
On the homepage, choose the registration or sign-up option.
Fill in your mobile number and the required information.
Verify with the OTP that comes to your mobile.
Fill in your crop and farm details to complete your profile.

Please note: only 2,416 farmers have joined through the web portal so far. If you face any problem on the portal, take help from the KVK or the call centre.

Method 5: Register through the mobile app

Search for “Kisan Sarathi” on the Google Play Store.
Before downloading, check that the publisher (app maker) is MeitY / ICAR / Digital India Corporation. Do not download the wrong app.
Open the app and choose the registration option.
Enter your mobile number and verify it with the OTP.
Fill in your crop, livestock and farm details to complete your profile.
Completing the profile is important — an incomplete profile gets only general advice, not advice for your farm.

Please note: there is a separate app for farmers and a separate KS Expert app for KVK experts. Farmers must download only the Farmer App, not the Expert App. The KS Expert app was updated on 27 October 2026, but that app is not for farmers.

Be Careful While Downloading the Kisan Sarathi App

There can be many apps with the same name on the Play Store. Downloading the wrong app can send your information into the wrong hands. So keep these points in mind while downloading the app:

The publisher of the app should be MeitY, ICAR or Digital India Corporation.
Read the app name carefully — the Farmer App is for farmers, and the KS Expert App is for experts.
The app will never ask you for an OTP or bank details. If any app asks for these, delete it at once.
Also check the rating and reviews of the app before downloading it.

What Kisan Sarathi Is NOT — Clearing the Confusion

There are several names that sound like Kisan Sarathi. So it is important to understand what Kisan Sarathi is not:

1. It is not a scheme that pays money like PM-KISAN

You do not get money from Kisan Sarathi. It is a platform that gives advice and information. Yes, information on the status of schemes such as PM-KISAN can be found on it, but the installment money does not come from this platform. For PM-KISAN installment information, read our article: PM Kisan 24th Installment Status.

2. It is not the Raj Kisan Saathi portal

Raj Kisan Saathi is a separate portal of the Rajasthan government. Jan Aadhaar card is needed for registration on it. Kisan Sarathi is a Government of India platform for farmers across the whole country. The names sound similar, but the two are different.

3. It is not the Farmer Registry / AgriStack Farmer ID

Farmer Registry is a separate system under the Digital Agriculture Mission (AgriStack) for creating a digital ID for farmers. Kisan Sarathi is different from it. Registering on Kisan Sarathi does not create a Farmer ID. To learn about Farmer ID, read our article: Farmer Registry 2026: How to Get Your Farmer ID.

4. It is not a tractor-rental app

There is also a tractor-rental app with the same name, which is a college project. It has nothing to do with the government Kisan Sarathi platform.

What Do You Need for Registration?

PIB has not published any official list of documents needed for registration. So if any website gives a fixed list of documents, do not fully trust it. The right way is to ask the KVK or the call centre before going. Still, it is sensible to keep these things with you:

Your mobile phone (the number on which advice and information will come)
Aadhaar card (for identification)
Information about your crops and farm (which crop, how much land, irrigation arrangement)
Information about livestock (if you have animals)

No registration fee is published anywhere. If anyone asks for money in the name of registration, understand that the person is a fraud. Report it at once to your KVK or nearest CSC.

Safety: How to Stay Safe from OTP Fraud and Fake Apps

Fraud also happens in the name of government platforms like Kisan Sarathi. So always keep these points in mind:

Never share your OTP with anyone — not on a phone call, not on WhatsApp. A government officer never asks for an OTP.
If someone asks for money in the name of registration, refuse at once. No fee is published for it.
Download the app only from the official Play Store listing. Never download an app from a link sent by someone.
If a person claims to be a Kisan Sarathi officer and asks for your bank account or Aadhaar number, do not give the information. First confirm it with your KVK.
Do not follow advice blindly. Before following any advice, ask the expert at your KVK once, especially when the advice can cause loss to your crop or money.
Write down the date of your question and the answer you received. If the advice causes a loss, this record will be useful.

What Is New in Kisan Sarathi 2.0?

Kisan Sarathi has now been improved further as Kisan Sarathi 2.0. In this version, two separate mobile apps have been made — one for farmers and one for KVK experts (KS Expert App). The experts app was updated on 27 October 2026. In 2.0, QR codes and toll-free numbers (1800 123 2175 and 14426) have also been started for onboarding farmers. Work is also going on to prepare crop-wise advice through Kisan SARATHI Kosh 2.0. The aim is the same — the farmer should get the right advice at the right time.

Kisan Sarathi: Official Links

Official portal	kisansarathi.in
KS Expert portal (for experts)	expert.kisansarathi.in
Kisan Call Centre (toll-free)	1800-180-1551
Onboarding toll-free numbers	1800 123 2175 and 14426
Support email	kisansarathi2@gmail.com
PIB factsheet (29 June 2026)	PIB: The Kisan Sarathi Platform

For any information related to Kisan Sarathi, trust only the official sources given above.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Kisan Sarathi

1. What is Kisan Sarathi?

Kisan Sarathi is a digital agro-advisory platform of the Government of India, launched in July 2021. It connects farmers with agricultural scientists and gives crop advice, weather information, mandi prices and information on government schemes in one place.

2. How do I register on Kisan Sarathi?

Registration can be done in five ways — by visiting the nearest KVK, by calling the Kisan Call Centre on 1800-180-1551, by visiting a CSC centre, through the web portal kisansarathi.in, and through the mobile app. Most farmers registered by visiting a KVK, so that is the most reliable method.

3. Is there any fee for registration on Kisan Sarathi?

No registration fee is published anywhere. If anyone asks for money in the name of registration, that person may be a fraud. Report it to your KVK.

4. Can I get the PM-KISAN installment from Kisan Sarathi?

No. Kisan Sarathi does not pay money. It is a platform that gives advice and information. Information on the status of schemes such as PM-KISAN can be found on it, but the installment money does not come from this platform.

5. What is the difference between the Kisan Sarathi App and the KS Expert App?

The Kisan Sarathi Farmer App is for farmers, while the KS Expert App is for KVK experts. Farmers should download only the Farmer App. The Expert App is not useful for farmers.

6. In which languages is advice available on Kisan Sarathi?

Advice is available in 13 regional languages — Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu.

7. How many schemes are covered on Kisan Sarathi?

As of 25 June 2026, information on 610 schemes was available on the portal, including 102 central government schemes. Both central and state schemes are included.

8. What is the difference between Kisan Sarathi and Raj Kisan Saathi?

Raj Kisan Saathi is a separate portal of the Rajasthan government, while Kisan Sarathi is a Government of India platform for farmers across the whole country. The names sound similar, but the two are different.

Final word: Kisan Sarathi is a good platform, but its real strength lies in connecting with your nearest KVK. Very few farmers have registered through the app or website, while crores of farmers have registered by visiting a KVK. So if you are joining for the first time, visit your nearest KVK, register from there, and fill in your crop information completely. Only then will you get the right advice for your farm.

Disclaimer: GramSuvidha is a private information portal, not a government website. The information in this article is based on the PIB factsheet (29 June 2026) and official sources. For the latest information on any scheme or service, check the official portal kisansarathi.in.

Last Updated: 11 November 2026