Certainly! Here’s an article on the current status of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana:
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana was launched by the Indian government in February 2019 with an aim to provide financial support to small and marginal farmers. Under the scheme, eligible farmers receive a direct transfer of Rs. 6,000 per year in three installments of Rs. 2,000 each. The scheme is meant to benefit farmers who own less than two hectares of land.
Since its launch, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been hailed as a game-changer for rural India. The scheme aims to provide a much-needed source of income to farmers who often struggle to make ends meet. Moreover, the direct transfer of funds to bank accounts helps to eliminate middlemen and corruption, ensuring that the money goes directly to farmers.
As of August 2021, over 11 crore farmers have been registered under the scheme, and more than Rs. 1.15 lakh crore has been disbursed to them. The government has claimed that the scheme has helped to improve the lives of small and marginal farmers by providing them with a regular source of income.
However, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has faced its fair share of criticism as well. Some experts have argued that the scheme does not benefit landless farmers and may not be enough to address the structural issues facing Indian agriculture. Moreover, there have been reports of errors in the beneficiary list, with ineligible farmers receiving benefits while some deserving farmers are left out.
Despite these challenges, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana remains a significant initiative that has the potential to transform the lives of millions of farmers in India. The government has committed to expanding the scheme and ensuring that it reaches all eligible farmers across the country. As such, it will be interesting to see how the scheme evolves in the coming years and whether it can truly be a game-changer for rural India.