Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a government scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019 to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across the country. The scheme aims to ensure the income support for farmers to meet their needs and reduce their financial burden.
Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 per annum in their bank accounts in three equal instalments. The government aims to benefit around 14 crore farmers through this scheme. The scheme is effective from 1st December 2018 and the government has decided to relax the cut-off dates for the beneficiaries to ensure maximum support to the farmers.
The government has identified an extensive database of farmers through the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, who will be eligible to receive the benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme. The beneficiaries can check their status, update their records, and correct errors online on the official website of PM-Kisan.
The scheme is a significant step towards doubling farmers’ income and improving the standard of living in rural areas. The government has allocated Rs 75,000 crore for the scheme, which includes the cost of administration. The PM-Kisan scheme has been implemented all across the country, and the government aims to cover all the farmers in the country in the coming years.
The scheme has provided significant relief to the farmers who are facing financial difficulties. Farmers who earlier had to depend on money lenders for their financial needs are now receiving financial assistance from the government. The scheme has also provided an opportunity for farmers to invest in their crops and agricultural practices to increase their production.
PM-Kisan scheme is an excellent initiative by the government to ensure the welfare of the farmers and strengthen the agriculture sector in India. The government is taking various measures to increase the income of farmers and improve their lives, and PM-Kisan is one of them. This scheme is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of farmers and improve their standard of living.