Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) is a scheme launched by the Government of India in February 2019 with an aim to provide financial support to the small and marginal farmers of the country. This scheme is a flagship initiative by the government to address the issues of income security of farmers, which has been a major concern for decades. The scheme provides financial support of Rs. 6000 annually to the eligible farmers in three installments of Rs. 2000 each.
The scheme has been implemented successfully across the country, and the status of the scheme is quite encouraging. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as of 21st June 2021, more than 11.67 crore farmers have been registered under the scheme. Out of these, around 10.96 crore farmers have received the first installment of Rs. 2000, more than 9.97 crore farmers have received the second installment and around 9.17 crore farmers have received the third installment of Rs. 2000.
The government has made the process of registration and disbursement of the funds quite simple and easy for the farmers. Farmers can easily register themselves for the scheme through the official website of the scheme or through the Common Service Centres (CSCs) located at the village level. The government has also established a dedicated PM-Kisan portal for the farmers to check their eligibility status, registration status and to know the status of payment.
The government has also appointed various nodal officers at different levels to ensure smooth implementation of the scheme and to address the grievances of the farmers. The government has also disbursed the funds directly to the bank accounts of the farmers, which has reduced corruption and ensured transparency in the distribution of funds.
In conclusion, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is a significant step taken by the government towards the welfare of farmers. The scheme has been implemented successfully, and it has provided much-needed financial support to the farmers. The scheme has also helped to address the issue of income security of farmers in the country. The government is continuously working towards further improvement in the scheme to make it more effective and efficient.