According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the Government of India has disbursed over ₹3.46 lakh crore in 18 instalments since the scheme’s inception. The scheme originally operated on a trust-based system, where beneficiaries were registered by the states through self-certification. Aadhaar seeding was initially relaxed for some states. However, to address issues related to ineligible …
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) yojana was launched to bolster the income of the Small and Marginal Farmers (SMFs). Effective on December 01, 2018, the PM-KISAN yojana aims to fuel the financial needs of the SMFs in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm …
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, a flagship income support scheme for Indian farmers, is likely to release its 20th instalment by June 2025. Since its inception in February 2019, the scheme has served as a vital financial lifeline for small and marginal farmers across the country. PM-KISAN offers eligible farmer families ₹6,000 …
