A district horticulture officer needed to verify a farmer’s drip-irrigation subsidy claim under MIDH but had no way to confirm the field’s actual location and area without a physical visit. Krishi Mapper changed this — a geo-tagging survey logged the exact coordinates and photos of the field directly from a mobile device, instantly visible to the department’s central database.
Krishi Mapper — a digital platform developed by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DAC), Government of India, for geo-tagging and geo-fencing fields, orchards, and agricultural assets under various central schemes, primarily the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).
Official Portal: krishimapper.dac.gov.in Mobile App: KrishiMapper (Google Play Store)
Quick Answer: Who uses this: Primarily department officials, field officers, and surveyors conducting geo-tagging surveys for scheme verification — not a general citizen self-service portal Login: krishimapper.dac.gov.in → User ID and password (issued through departmental user-creation process) Mobile App: “KrishiMapper” on Google Play Store — for conducting field surveys, capturing geo-location and photos Mandatory for: All MIDH scheme components — subsidy release is tied to completed geo-tagging verification
⭐ Who Actually Uses Krishi Mapper
This is not a citizen-facing application portal like PM-Kisan or a state farmer registry. It’s a survey and verification tool used by:
- Department of Horticulture/Agriculture field officers
- Surveyors conducting on-ground geo-tagging for scheme-linked land/assets
- State and district-level officials monitoring MIDH scheme implementation
If you’re an individual farmer wanting to check your own subsidy or scheme status, Krishi Mapper itself isn’t where you log in — your local Horticulture/Agriculture department office handles the geo-tagging survey for your field as part of your scheme application process.
What Krishi Mapper Does
| Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Geo-Tagging | Records exact GPS coordinates of a field, orchard, or asset |
| Geo-Fencing | Marks the precise boundary of the surveyed area |
| Photo Capture | Documents the physical site as part of the survey record |
| Centralised Database | Maintains a unified digital record of horticulture/agriculture activities nationally |
| Duplicate Prevention | Cross-checks surveys to eliminate beneficiary duplication across schemes |
Why It Was Introduced
Geo-tagging and geo-fencing are now mandatory for all components under MIDH schemes. The directive is explicit: no subsidy is released without verified geo-tagging through Krishi Mapper. This was introduced to improve transparency, eliminate duplicate beneficiary claims, and allow real-time monitoring of field-level scheme implementation — replacing manual, paper-based verification that was harder to audit.
Login Process (For Officials/Field Staff)
Step 1: Visit krishimapper.dac.gov.in
Step 2: Enter your departmentally-issued User ID and Password
User IDs are created at departmental and field levels by designated administrators — this isn’t a self-registration system for the general public. New field officers should request user ID creation through their reporting horticulture/agriculture department hierarchy.
Step 3: Once logged in, access survey creation, data upload, and progress-tracking features relevant to your assigned role
Using the Mobile App for Surveys
Step 1: Download “KrishiMapper” from the Google Play Store (Android)
Step 2: Log in with your assigned credentials
Step 3: Create a new survey for the specific field/orchard/asset
Step 4: Capture GPS location (geo-tagging) and mark the boundary (geo-fencing)
Step 5: Take required photographs of the site
Step 6: Enter relevant crop/scheme component details
Step 7: Submit the survey — data uploads to the centralised database, linked to the relevant scheme record
An offline data capture feature has been planned for areas with poor network connectivity, allowing surveys to be recorded and synced later once connection is available.
Integration With Other Systems
Krishi Mapper is expected to integrate further with other agriculture-related portals, including the MIDH Suraksha portal, as part of a broader push toward a centralised digital agriculture data ecosystem (aligned with the larger Agristack/Digital Agriculture Mission direction many states are also implementing).
If You’re a Farmer — What This Means For You
You won’t log into Krishi Mapper yourself, but your MIDH scheme subsidy depends on it:
- When you apply for a MIDH-linked subsidy (drip irrigation, orchard plantation, protected cultivation, etc.), your local department schedules a field verification visit
- The officer conducting that visit uses Krishi Mapper to geo-tag and photograph your field
- Your subsidy will not be released until this geo-tagging step is completed and verified
- If your subsidy seems delayed, ask your horticulture/agriculture office specifically whether your geo-tagging survey has been completed — this is a common, fixable bottleneck
Common Problems + Fix
“I’m a farmer — why can’t I find a login for myself?”: Krishi Mapper is an official department tool, not a citizen self-service portal. Your geo-tagging survey is conducted by a field officer as part of your scheme application — contact your local horticulture/agriculture office to check on this step specifically.
“New field officer — how do I get a User ID?”: User IDs are created through your department’s internal hierarchy, not through self-registration. Request this through your reporting officer or district horticulture office.
“Survey submitted but subsidy still not released”: Confirm with your department whether the geo-tagging data was successfully uploaded and verified at the next level — submission alone may not equal final verification.
“App not working in low-network areas”: An offline data capture feature has been planned for exactly this scenario — check with your department for the latest app version supporting this, or attempt the survey from an area with better connectivity in the meantime.
FAQ
Is Krishi Mapper for farmers or government officials? Primarily for government officials and field staff conducting geo-tagging surveys. Farmers don’t log in directly; their fields are surveyed by department officers as part of scheme verification.
What is Krishi Mapper used for? Geo-tagging and geo-fencing fields, orchards, and agricultural assets — mainly for verifying MIDH (horticulture) scheme components before subsidy release.
Can I download Krishi Mapper as a regular citizen? The app is publicly available on Google Play Store, but its functional use (creating surveys, uploading data) is intended for authorised department personnel with assigned credentials.
Why is my MIDH subsidy delayed? Geo-tagging verification through Krishi Mapper is mandatory before subsidy release — check with your local horticulture office on whether this survey step has been completed for your application.
What does geo-fencing mean in this context? Marking the precise boundary of a field, orchard, or asset on the survey map, distinct from geo-tagging which records the location point.
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Krishi Mapper Portal | krishimapper.dac.gov.in |
| Mobile App | “KrishiMapper” — Google Play Store |
| DAC (Parent Department) | agricoop.nic.in |
Understanding that Krishi Mapper sits on the department side of the process — not something a farmer logs into directly — helps set the right expectation: the actual action needed is following up with your local horticulture office on survey completion, not searching for a personal login.
If your MIDH-linked subsidy is delayed, ask specifically about geo-tagging verification status at your horticulture/agriculture department office — this single step is often the actual holdup.
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