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- No proposal to hike benefit amount under PM-KISAN: Govt
The government has no current plans to raise the annual Rs 6,000 benefit under the PM-KISAN scheme, accor ...More
The government has no current plans to raise the annual Rs 6,000 benefit under the PM-KISAN scheme, according to a statement made in Parliament. The scheme, launched in 2019, provides this amount in three installments directly to farmers. Over Rs 3.46 lakh crore has been disbursed so far through 18 installments, utilizing a digital infrastructure to avoid intermediaries. ...Less
- Over 2 crore SC/ST farmers benefit from PM-KISAN
Over 2.04 crore Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) farmers have benefited from the Pradhan M ...More
Over 2.04 crore Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) farmers have benefited from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The government has disbursed over Rs 3.46 lakh crore through 18 installments since February 2019. The 18th installment reached 9.58 crore beneficiaries, including SC, ST, and other farmers. ...Less
- Odisha govt concerned about Mahanadi issue, held discussions with Chhattisgarh CM: Majhi
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is addressing the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and focusing on B ...More
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi is addressing the Mahanadi water dispute with Chhattisgarh and focusing on Bolangir's development. Discussions with Chhattisgarh CM have been held. Development projects worth Rs 890 crore, including an irrigation project benefiting 38,000 farmers, have been initiated. The state's MSP for paddy is increased with additional bonuses. ...Less
- PM Modi to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme: What is PM KISAN scheme, benefits, eligibility, other details
?On February 24, 2019, the PM-KISAN plan was introduced to support the financial requirements of all farm ...More
?On February 24, 2019, the PM-KISAN plan was introduced to support the financial requirements of all farmers who own land, subject to a set of exclusion criteria related to higher income status. ? ...Less
- Centre to evaluate PM KISAN scheme to assess its impact on farmers
To be undertaken by the Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog, the evaluation is be ...More
To be undertaken by the Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog, the evaluation is being done to understand the success of the scheme in supplementing the financial needs of the farmers, its impact on farm income and the extent to which it has reduced dependence on moneylender. The scheme costs the government Rs 60,000 crore a year. ...Less
- CII pitches for marginal tax relief for individuals, higher wages under MNREGA in Budget
CII also suggested that the government may use a part of the Rs 2.11 lakh crore RBI dividend to boost cap ...More
CII also suggested that the government may use a part of the Rs 2.11 lakh crore RBI dividend to boost capital spending by 25 per cent in FY25. This will help to maintain the upward trajectory of public capex and crowd-in-private capex by reinvigorating economic activities and creating demand. ...Less
- PM to release Rs 20,000 cr for farmers, felicitate 'Krishi Sakhis' in Varanasi visit on June 18
PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18 to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme worth over Rs 20,000 ...More
PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18 to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme worth over Rs 20,000 crore for 9.26 crore farmers. He will also honor over 30,000 Self Help Group members trained as 'Krishi Sakhis'. ...Less
- Modi takes charge as PM; first decision is to release Kisan Nidhi instalment worth Rs 20,000 cr for farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Monday, marking his f ...More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Monday, marking his first act after his third consecutive swearing-in. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched in 2019, provides ?6,000 annually to eligible farmers, disbursed in three instalments of ?2,000 each, directly to their bank accounts. ...Less
- PM Kisan 17th installment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive next installment?
PM Kisan 17th installment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 16th installment of the PM KISAN sch ...More
PM Kisan 17th installment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 16th installment of the PM KISAN scheme on February 28, 2024 to all eligible farmers. Under the PM-KISAN initiative, qualifying farmers get Rs 2,000 every four months, totaling Rs 6,000 per year. Check when the next installment is due. ...Less
- Govt says 90 lakh new beneficiaries added to PM-KISAN scheme under Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Under PM-KISAN, launched on February 2, 2019, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs 6,000 ...More
Under PM-KISAN, launched on February 2, 2019, eligible farmer families are provided a benefit of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months. ...Less
- Andhra Pradesh CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy disburses Rs 1,294 crore under YSR Rythu Bharosa- PM Kisan scheme
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has disbursed Rs 1,294 crore under the YSR Rythu Bhar ...More
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has disbursed Rs 1,294 crore under the YSR Rythu Bharosa - PM Kisan scheme, providing financial assistance to over 53 lakh farmers. The funds include interest subvention for the fourth year under the YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu scheme. ...Less
- Agri credit crosses Rs 20 lakh crore till Jan in FY24; sharp jump from Rs 7.3 lakh cr in 2013-14
The Modi government has significantly increased institutional credit in the agriculture sector, with bank ...More
The Modi government has significantly increased institutional credit in the agriculture sector, with banks disbursing Rs 20.39 lakh crore. The government implements an interest subvention scheme for short-term crop loans and provides income support to farmers through the PM-KISAN scheme. The government has spent Rs 18. ...Less
- Agriculture Ministry gets Rs 1.27 lakh cr budget allocation for FY25
According to the budget papers, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has been all ...More
According to the budget papers, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has been allocated Rs 2.13 lakh crore for the next fiscal year, lower than the 2023-24 allocation. Under this ministry, the allocation for the department of consumer affairs has been earmarked at Rs 303.62 crore for 2024-25 from Rs 309.26 crore in the current year. ...Less
- Budget 2024: Freebies or welfare schemes, what can the Modi government opt for?
Ahead of Union Budget 2024, we discuss the upcoming interim Budget in India and the debate surrounding we ...More
Ahead of Union Budget 2024, we discuss the upcoming interim Budget in India and the debate surrounding welfare schemes and freebies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposes schemes from opposition-ruled state governments that offer cash or incentives, calling them 'revdis'. The Indian government is likely to extend social security to domestic workers and increase funds transferred under the PM Kisan scheme. The lack of a clear definition adds fuel to the debate. ...Less
- How to do eKYC for PM Kisan scheme: Here are 3 ways
Note that eKYC is mandatory for PM Kisan registered farmers. It can be done by OTP Based eKYC is availabl ...More
Note that eKYC is mandatory for PM Kisan registered farmers. It can be done by OTP Based eKYC is available on PM Kisan Portal or nearest CSC centres can be contacted for Biometric based eKYC. ...Less
- No proposal to hike amount under PM-Kisan: Narendra Singh Tomar
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stated that there is currently no proposal to increase the amou ...More
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stated that there is currently no proposal to increase the amount provided to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) from the existing Rs 6,000 per farmer annually. The PM-KISAN scheme, initiated in December 2018, transfers Rs 6,000 per year in three four-monthly instalments of Rs 2,000 directly into the bank accounts of farmers. ...Less
- PM Modi releases Rs 18,000-crore PM-Kisan installment, Congress questions timing
The Congress questioned the release of the money just two days ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgar ...More
The Congress questioned the release of the money just two days ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and wondered if it was "intentional". While polling in Madhya Pradesh will be held in a single phase on November 17, in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, voting for the second-phase will be conducted. The first phase was held on November 7. ...Less
- Over 81,000 farmers deemed ineligible for PM-Kisan scheme in Bihar
Over 81,000 farmers in Bihar have been found ineligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kis ...More
Over 81,000 farmers in Bihar have been found ineligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme due to reasons such as paying income tax. The government has instructed state-owned banks to collect the refund amounting to approximately Rs 81.6 crore from these farmers. The agriculture department has urged the banks to expedite the process and freeze the accounts of ineligible farmers. Some banks have already collected around Rs 10.3 crore in refund money. ...Less
- Govt says closely monitoring prices, demand-supply situation of food items
The government is committed to balancing the interests of consumers and farmers by closely monitoring the ...More
The government is committed to balancing the interests of consumers and farmers by closely monitoring the price and demand-supply situation of essential food items, according to Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary. He stated that a panel has been formed to keep track of the prices and availability situation, and that measures are being taken to boost domestic availability and keep prices under control. ...Less
- Ineligible farmers disqualified from PM Kisan scheme; How to check if you are eligible to receive benefits
These farmers were found to be ineligible for the PM Kisan scheme on account of paying income tax and oth ...More
These farmers were found to be ineligible for the PM Kisan scheme on account of paying income tax and other reasons, a senior official told PTI. ...Less
- PM Modi to release ?17,000 crore under PM-Kisan scheme today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will release around ?17,000 crore as the 14th instalment to abou ...More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will release around ?17,000 crore as the 14th instalment to about 8.5 crore farmer beneficiaries under the PM-Kisan scheme. The amount will be transferred to the beneficiaries' bank accounts at an event in Sikar, Rajasthan on Thursday, an official statement said. ...Less
- Govt made cash transfer of Rs 2.2 lakh cr under PM-KISAN scheme, says FM Sitharaman
Initiatives such as PM-KSIAN, PM-Fasal Bima Yojana and forming agriculture infrastructure fund have provi ...More
Initiatives such as PM-KSIAN, PM-Fasal Bima Yojana and forming agriculture infrastructure fund have provided much needed support to the sector. ...Less
- What are the charges for eKYC under PM Kisan scheme
Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are required to submit eKYC in order to get ...More
Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are required to submit eKYC in order to get the program's benefits. ...Less
- Work on climate resilience agriculture for greater good of farmers: Atul Bora
Bora said that each eligible farmer of the State must get the benefit of PM- Kisan scheme. He was address ...More
Bora said that each eligible farmer of the State must get the benefit of PM- Kisan scheme. He was addressing on the second day of the two-day workshop on "Reasons for Variations in Agriculture Productivity across the State" organised by Department of Agriculture. ...Less
- When will PM Kisan 13th installment be released? Check expected date, time and other key details
PM Kisan amount is distributed in three equal installments of Rs. 2000 each, every four months. A direct ...More
PM Kisan amount is distributed in three equal installments of Rs. 2000 each, every four months. A direct bank transfer is done to the Aadhaar-seeded account of the beneficiary. ...Less
- PM Kisan refund: Ineligible farmers should return instalment amount to govt; here’s how
In line with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan), farmers who were found to be inelig ...More
In line with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan), farmers who were found to be ineligible owing to unpaid income taxes or other difficulties must return the funds they received as part of the scheme. ...Less
- These farmers have to return PM Kisan instalment amount: How to check your name in ineligible list
Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana who have been ruled ineligible by the gover ...More
Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana who have been ruled ineligible by the government for paying income tax or for other reasons must repay the sum received. ...Less
- Govt says number of beneficiaries under PM-KISAN has crossed 10 crore
The definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children. The state government or the ...More
The definition of family for the scheme is husband, wife and minor children. The state government or the UT administration concerned identifies the farmer families which are eligible for support as per the scheme guidelines. Certain categories of higher economic status are excluded from the scheme. The ministry described the ambitious scheme as one of the largest DBT schemes in the world. ...Less
- PM Kisan 12th installment amount released to eligible farmers: How to check name in beneficiary list
On October 17, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed the 12th payment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisa ...More
On October 17, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed the 12th payment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) financial incentive to qualified farmer households. ...Less
- PM Modi releases 12th installment under PM-KISAN scheme
The government is all set to release Rs 16,000 crore on Monday through direct benefit transfer under the ...More
The government is all set to release Rs 16,000 crore on Monday through direct benefit transfer under the 12th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) plan, which is expected to benefit 10 crore farmers. ...Less
- PM-KISAN scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge claims no. of beneficiaries decreasing with every instalment
"It is the policy of the Modi government to take away the rights of farmers who provide food! There was b ...More
"It is the policy of the Modi government to take away the rights of farmers who provide food! There was big talk about benefiting 14.5 crore farmers from the much talked about PM-KISAN scheme," Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi. ...Less
- What is the PM Kisan 12 installment date?
What is the PM Kisan 12 installment date? ...More
What is the PM Kisan 12 installment date? ...Less
- Over 52 lakh Andhra farmers get Rs 5,500 each under first tranche of YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM Kisan scheme
Under this scheme, the AP government doles out Rs 13,500 financial assistance to all landless SC, ST, BC ...More
Under this scheme, the AP government doles out Rs 13,500 financial assistance to all landless SC, ST, BC and minority tenant farmers, including those cultivating endowment lands in three tranches. The state has disbursed Rs 30,985 crore under this scheme in the past four years. ...Less
- PM Kisan 12 installment date: When will next installment of PM Kisan benefit amount be released?
The government released the 11th instalment of PM Kisan on May 31, 2022. According to reports, the govern ...More
The government released the 11th instalment of PM Kisan on May 31, 2022. According to reports, the government releases one instalment every four months. ...Less
- How to register to get benefits under PM Kisan yojana
All landholding farmer families in the nation would benefit from income support through the Pradhan Mantr ...More
All landholding farmer families in the nation would benefit from income support through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Central Sector Scheme to assist them in meeting their home needs as well as the costs of buying various agricultural and associated products. ...Less
- PM Kisan Next Installment: When PM Kisan 12th installment amount will be credited to beneficiary account
On May 31, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over Rs 21,000 crore to 10 crore farmers as the ...More
On May 31, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over Rs 21,000 crore to 10 crore farmers as the 11th instalment of the PM-Kisan Scheme. ...Less
- PM Kisan 11th instalment amount of Rs 21,000 crore released: Who will get, how to check beneficiary status
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the release of the 11th instalment of financial assistance under t ...More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the release of the 11th instalment of financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) initiative. ...Less
- How to update eKYC online, offline in PM Kisan
The eKYC deadline for PM Kisan beneficiaries has been postponed to July 31, 2022. On the PMKISAN Portal, ...More
The eKYC deadline for PM Kisan beneficiaries has been postponed to July 31, 2022. On the PMKISAN Portal, OTP-based eKYC can be completed. In the case of biometric-based eKYC, the beneficiary must contact the nearest CSC center ...Less
- PM Kisan Yojana: OTP based eKYC available again on PMKISAN Portal
Eligible beneficiaries of PM Kisan can now update their KYC information online via the PM Kisan website. ...More
Eligible beneficiaries of PM Kisan can now update their KYC information online via the PM Kisan website. To receive the next instalment, eligible farmers must update their KYC. ...Less
- PM Kisan Samman Yojana: Who are excluded from getting benefits
The state governments and the UT administrations will identify the farming families who are qualified for ...More
The state governments and the UT administrations will identify the farming families who are qualified for aid, according to the scheme's standards. Every year, Rs 6,000 is sent directly into qualifying farmers' bank accounts in three four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000. ...Less
- PM Kisan eKYC: Beneficiaries must complete e-KYC by Mar 25
Farmers registered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana have till March 25 to update their ...More
Farmers registered under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana have till March 25 to update their e-KYC on the PM Kisan website, according to the Noida district administration. ...Less
- Over Rs 4,350 cr transferred to ineligible beneficiaries under PM-KISAN scheme; advisory issued to states for refunds: Govt
In reply to a written question in Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "an amount o ...More
In reply to a written question in Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "an amount of more than Rs 4,352.49 crore which is 2 per cent of the total amount transferred to all the beneficiaries has been reported to have been transferred to ineligible beneficiaries". ...Less
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: When do beneficiaries receive installments?
PM Modi launched the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in 2018, and it has already helped a large number of eligi ...More
PM Modi launched the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in 2018, and it has already helped a large number of eligible farmers. The beneficiaries of the PM Kisan scheme received their tenth instalment on January 1, 2022. ...Less
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: Benefits to eligibility, important FAQs for a beneficiary answered
The government of India will soon pay the 12th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. All benefi ...More
The government of India will soon pay the 12th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. All beneficiaries must ensure that their KYC is up to date in order to receive the money. ...Less
- PM Kisan scheme: 21 lakh farmers picked in UP found ineligible, says state Agriculture Minister
The minister further stated that the money granted to those ineligible farmers so far under the programme ...More
The minister further stated that the money granted to those ineligible farmers so far under the programme would be reimbursed from them. ...Less
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: How to link Aadhaar, edit Aadhaar details
All land-holding farmer families will receive Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments under the sche ...More
All land-holding farmer families will receive Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments under the scheme. To receive benefits, eligible farmers must link their Aadhaar card to their PM Kisan account. ...Less
- PM Kisan KYC: How to update eKYC to receive Rs 2,000 instalment
Farmer families eligible under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will receive Rs 6,000 per year as financi ...More
Farmer families eligible under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will receive Rs 6,000 per year as financial benefit which is payable in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each, every four months. To receive the next instalment, eligible farmers must update their KYC. ...Less
- Rs 374.78 cr payment pending for reprocessing under PM-KISAN since 2019: Centre
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) -- under which eligible marginal farmers have ele ...More
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) -- under which eligible marginal farmers have electronically given Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments -- saw a 14.22 lakh pending failed transaction during 2019-20 fiscal, when the scheme was launched in February 2019. ...Less
- PM Kisan scheme: 21 lakh farmers selected in UP found ineligible, says state Agri Min Surya Pratap Shahi
A total of 2.85 crore farmers were selected under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme i ...More
A total of 2.85 crore farmers were selected under the Centre's Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in the state, out of which 21 lakh beneficiaries have been found ineligible, Shahi said while talking to reporters here. There are many such cases in which both husband and wife are getting the benefit of this scheme, he said, adding that recovery of the amount will be done from the ineligible farmers. ...Less
- PM Modi releases Rs 20,900 cr to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
With the released latest tranche, the total amount provided under the scheme has touched about Rs 1.8 lak ...More
With the released latest tranche, the total amount provided under the scheme has touched about Rs 1.8 lakh crore. PM-KISAN scheme was announced in February 2019 Budget. The first instalment was for the period December 2018 to March 2019. ...Less
- Small tea growers can avail benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme
Assam is the largest producer of tea in India and accounts for 52 percent of India¡¯s tea. ...More
Assam is the largest producer of tea in India and accounts for 52 percent of India¡¯s tea. ...Less
- Over 55 lakh Karnataka farmers receive a total of Rs 985.61 Cr under PM-KISAN scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the fresh installment of the financial benefits under the PM- ...More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the fresh installment of the financial benefits under the PM-KISAN scheme via video-conferencing, which Yediyurappa attended. ...Less
- Government working in war-footing mode to fight second wave of COVID-19: PM Modi
"After 100 years, such a terrible pandemic is testing the world at every step. We have an invisible enemy ...More
"After 100 years, such a terrible pandemic is testing the world at every step. We have an invisible enemy in front of us, which is in multi-form... We are overcoming obstacles in resources in the fight against second wave of coronavirus rapidly and efforts are being made to work on war-footing mode," Modi said. ...Less
- Rs 1.15 lakh cr transferred to 10.75cr farmers under PM-KISAN: Tomar on 2nd anniversary of scheme
Addressing a function on the occasion of the second anniversary of the PM-KISAN, Union Agriculture Minist ...More
Addressing a function on the occasion of the second anniversary of the PM-KISAN, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the government has enhanced the income of farmers by providing Rs 6,000 annually to farmers under this scheme in three equal instalments. ...Less
- Nadda breaks bread with Bengal farmers at community feast, slams Mamata for neglecting them
Nadda, while attending the final round of the month-long "Krishak Suraksha Abhiyan" of the party, said pe ...More
Nadda, while attending the final round of the month-long "Krishak Suraksha Abhiyan" of the party, said people of the state have made up their mind to bid "namaste and tata" to Banerjee and her party after the assembly polls. ...Less
- Centre pays Rs 1,364 crore to over 20 lakh undeserving beneficiaries under PM-KISAN
The Union Agriculture Ministry, in response to the RTI application, identified two categories of undeserv ...More
The Union Agriculture Ministry, in response to the RTI application, identified two categories of undeserving beneficiaries who received PM-KISAN payouts as "ineligible farmers" and "income tax payee farmers". ...Less
- Mamata agreed to implement PM Kisan scheme as she realised TMC is losing ground: Nadda
The TMC government earlier this month softened its stand on implementing PM Kisan scheme in the state, af ...More
The TMC government earlier this month softened its stand on implementing PM Kisan scheme in the state, after more than a year of opposition to the programme. Nadda asserted the farmers rally at Katwa proves that days of Mamata Banerjee government are numbered. ...Less
- Centre not disbursing funds under PM-Kisan scheme to Bengal farmers: Mamata
The chief minister had on Monday informed the Assembly that out of 6 lakh applications of farmers sent by ...More
The chief minister had on Monday informed the Assembly that out of 6 lakh applications of farmers sent by the Centre for verification for payment of monetary assistance under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, the state government has returned 2.5 lakh names following necessary work. ...Less
- PM Modi to release PM-KISAN instalment to 9 crore farmers on December 25
PM Narendra Modi will also interact with farmers from six states during the event, the Prime Minister's O ...More
PM Narendra Modi will also interact with farmers from six states during the event, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said. ...Less
- PM-KISAN disbursals may be delayed
The instalment is normally transferred to bank accounts of eligible farmers within the first 10-15 days o ...More
The instalment is normally transferred to bank accounts of eligible farmers within the first 10-15 days of the month it is due ¡ª April, August and December ¡ª although once it took longer. ...Less
- Govt to transfer Rs 2,000 under PM-KISAN scheme to 8.69 crore farmers in April 1st week
?Announcing the relief measures within 36 hours of nationwide lockdown, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithrama ...More
?Announcing the relief measures within 36 hours of nationwide lockdown, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman said: "Farmers receive Rs 6,000 annual from PM-KISAN. We will now be giving the first installment of that as a front-loaded matter, so that at the beginning of the year they will get Rs 2,000". ...Less
- Modi govt to give Rs 15,000 crore to farmers under PM KISAN scheme
This will help farmers support their living during the nationwide lockdown, due to which farmers are not ...More
This will help farmers support their living during the nationwide lockdown, due to which farmers are not able to sell their produce. The government so far has distributed around Rs 54,000 crore benefiting 87.1 million farmers over four equal instalments, starting from December 2019. ...Less
- Random checks: States told to physically verify beneficiaries of PM-Kisan
The minimum income support scheme, under which farmers get Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments, ...More
The minimum income support scheme, under which farmers get Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments, has excluded income tax payees, retired and serving government employees other than in Group D, professionals such as doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, public representatives like serving and former parliamentarians, and other people from higher economic status. ...Less
- PM Modi to release 8th instalment of Rs 19,000 cr for PM-KISAN scheme on Friday
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to the eligible beneficia ...More
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmer families, payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs 2,000 each. ...Less
- PM releases Rs 17,000 crore to 8.5 crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
The prime minister "released the 6th installment under the PM-KISAN scheme of Rs 17,000 crore to nearly 8 ...More
The prime minister "released the 6th installment under the PM-KISAN scheme of Rs 17,000 crore to nearly 8.5 crore farmers. The cash benefit was transferred directly to their Aadhaar verified bank accounts with the press of a button," an official statement said. ...Less
- After Mamata agrees to implement PM Kisan scheme, BJP promises to pay farmers arrears
The assertion of Vijayvargiya, the BJP's West Bengal in-charge, came days after Chief Minister Mamata Ban ...More
The assertion of Vijayvargiya, the BJP's West Bengal in-charge, came days after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee indicated that she was agreeable to implement the central scheme in the state, under which farmers get Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments. ...Less
- Agriculture ministry to share taxpayers' information with I-T dept for PM-KISAN scheme
Affluent farmers have been excluded from the scheme, such as income-tax payers in the previous assessment ...More
Affluent farmers have been excluded from the scheme, such as income-tax payers in the previous assessment year, professionals like doctors, engineers, lawyers and chartered accountants who also do farming and pensioners drawing at least Rs 10,000 per month. ...Less
- Aadhaar-based farmer database in the works
¡°The database, to be completed by June 30, will have satellite imaging of individual farm land so that fa ...More
¡°The database, to be completed by June 30, will have satellite imaging of individual farm land so that farmers may be provided advisories based on the kind of land they possess and the crop they grow,¡± said Vivek Agarwal, joint secretary of newly created Digital Agriculture Division. ...Less
- Assam orders inquiry into allegations of irregularities in implementation of PM-KISAN scheme
Additional Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua has been entrusted with the responsibility to probe into the prep ...More
Additional Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua has been entrusted with the responsibility to probe into the preparation of faulty beneficiary list and submit his report within one month. ...Less
- PM-Kisan Scheme benefits not reaching tillers: RBI directors
The members of the board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have drawn finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman¡¯s ...More
The members of the board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have drawn finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman¡¯s attention to the inefficacy of the government¡¯s PM-Kisan Scheme and the plight of housing finance companies (HFCs) during their interaction with her last week. ...Less
- Centre may put Rs 1-lakh crore into rural hands
The Centre is also transferring Rs 16,000 crore directly into bank accounts of 80 million farmers this mo ...More
The Centre is also transferring Rs 16,000 crore directly into bank accounts of 80 million farmers this month under the PM-KISAN scheme, which gives them a cash benefit of Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments. So far 74.7 million have already been paid the April instalment. ...Less
- Govt disburses Rs 15,841 cr to 7.92 cr farmers under PM-KISAN during lockdown
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 ...More
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal instalments, directly into the bank accounts of farmers, subject to certain exclusion criteria relating to higher income status. The country is under a lockdown till April 14 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. ...Less
- PM-Kisan scheme: Fisheries Ministry seeks inclusion of fishermen for benefits
Like farmers, the government has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries and animal ...More
Like farmers, the government has extended the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers in the budget for 2018-19 to help them meet their working capital needs. Till the last week of November 2019, only 8,400 fishermen were given the facility of KCC. ...Less
- Centre appeals West Bengal govt to join PM-Kisan scheme
Barring West Bengal, all other states and union territories are implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sam ...More
Barring West Bengal, all other states and union territories are implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) which has benefited 8.45 crore farmers so far in the country, against the target of 14 crore farmers. ...Less
- No PM-Kisan payout for 8.9 million farmers if records not corrected: Uttar Pradesh
The letter, sent by UP¡¯s chief secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari on February 4, asked for a campaign to be ...More
The letter, sent by UP¡¯s chief secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari on February 4, asked for a campaign to be launched on a war footing till February 22 to correct records of all the farmers. ...Less
- Budget 2020: Govt cuts allocation for PM-Kisan by 27.5% for this fiscal
The Centre proposed a lower allocation of Rs 54,370.15 crore for PM-Kisan scheme this fiscal against the ...More
The Centre proposed a lower allocation of Rs 54,370.15 crore for PM-Kisan scheme this fiscal against the disbursement over Rs 43,000 crore to more than 8 crore farmers so far. Despite lower outgo on the PM-Kisan scheme, the government has kept the budget estimate for the next fiscal at the same level of Rs 75,000 crore. ...Less
- View: What's the biggest likely risk to Modi's $5 trillion GDP goal?
For perspective, it took us nearly a decade to go from about $1 trillion to $3 trillion. ...More
For perspective, it took us nearly a decade to go from about $1 trillion to $3 trillion. ...Less
- Rajasthan govt releases fourth instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi scheme to farmers
Farmers are given Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each under the scheme aimed at provi ...More
Farmers are given Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each under the scheme aimed at providing financial support to small and marginal farmers across the country. ...Less
- View: Smart binaries of PM-KISAN scheme
A near-election-time rollout, provided implementation is not horribly botched up, is cleverer politically ...More
A near-election-time rollout, provided implementation is not horribly botched up, is cleverer politically. ...Less
- PM Kisan Scheme: Central Govt. releases 8th instalment of ? 19,000 cr for more than 9.5 crore farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the eighth instalment of financial benefits worth Rs 19,0 ...More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday released the eighth instalment of financial benefits worth Rs 19,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to benefit more than 9.5 crore farmers that includes first-time beneficiaries in West Bengal. ...Less
- Aadhaar mandatory for getting PM-Kisan benefits from December onwards: Centre
"The mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries' data continues to be applicable for relea ...More
"The mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries' data continues to be applicable for release of all installments falling due with effect from December 1, 2019 onward," Agriculture Minister said in Lok Sabha. Under PM-Kisan scheme, the government is providing Rs 6,000 per annum in three equal installments to 14 crore farmers. ...Less
- Election Commission views sought on PM-KISAN scheme
Officials said that it¡¯s best to seek the EC view before new beneficiaries can be added after the electio ...More
Officials said that it¡¯s best to seek the EC view before new beneficiaries can be added after the election dates were announced. ...Less
- Centre pays Rs 50,850 crore to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
The PM-KISAN was formally launched on February 24 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gorakhpur, ...More
The PM-KISAN was formally launched on February 24 last year by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Under the scheme, the Centre transfers an amount of Rs 6,000 per year, in three equal instalments, directly into the bank accounts of the farmers, subject to certain exclusion criteria relating to higher income status. ...Less
- Government notifies extension of PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers
In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers. ...More
In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers. ...Less
- Agri ministry to study Ujjwala scheme to improve PM KISAN payment system
The PM Kisan scheme provides cash assistance up to Rs 1600 for new LPG connection and subsidy is transfer ...More
The PM Kisan scheme provides cash assistance up to Rs 1600 for new LPG connection and subsidy is transferred subsequently to more than 800 million Aadhar seeded bank accounts on every refill. The Ujjwala scheme uses an Aadhar-based payment mechanism. ...Less
- PM Modi releases over Rs 18,000 crore to more than nine crore farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
Modi released the instalment of Rs 2,000 to every farmer on the birth anniversary of former prime ministe ...More
Modi released the instalment of Rs 2,000 to every farmer on the birth anniversary of former prime minister and BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee, which is every year celebrated as "Good Governance Day" by the ruling party. ...Less
- Failing to waive farm loan, MP, Rajasthan tap PM Kisan scheme
The Centre is paying Rs 6,000 a year in three instalments to all farmers under the scheme. ...More
The Centre is paying Rs 6,000 a year in three instalments to all farmers under the scheme. ...Less
- To reduce fertilizer use, govt eyes direct subsidy transfer
The plan to move to DBT will be a fundamental change in the manner in which fertilizer subsidies are admi ...More
The plan to move to DBT will be a fundamental change in the manner in which fertilizer subsidies are administered in India as funds have been transferred to manufacturing and retailing companies. ...Less
- Hindi belt states main target of PM-KISAN scheme
A ranking of states by proportion of agricultural households shows the scheme will be somewhat important ...More
A ranking of states by proportion of agricultural households shows the scheme will be somewhat important in Bihar and West Bengal. ...Less
- Rs 12,305 cr disbursed so far to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme
The scheme provides a payment of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 to beneficiarie ...More
The scheme provides a payment of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 to beneficiaries. ...Less
- PM-Kisan Pension: Farmers' contribution to be Rs 100/month
Centre will also contribute an equal amount to the pension fund to be managed by the LIC, which will be r ...More
Centre will also contribute an equal amount to the pension fund to be managed by the LIC, which will be responsible for the pension payout, the government said. ...Less
- In first Cabinet meeting, government reaches out to farmers, traders
The existing PM-KISAN scheme will now target another 20 million families at a total annual cost of Rs 87, ...More
The existing PM-KISAN scheme will now target another 20 million families at a total annual cost of Rs 87,217.5 crore. ...Less
- Relief for farmers and traders under Modi 2.0
Reiterating its commitment towards the farming community, cabinet today approved the additional expense o ...More
Reiterating its commitment towards the farming community, cabinet today approved the additional expense of 12,000 crore for PM KISAN extending it to all farmers. ...Less
- Bonanza to farmers in first Cabinet; govt extends PM-KISAN, announces new farm pension scheme
Govt also okayed Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana under which farmers will get pension of Rs 3,000/mon ...More
Govt also okayed Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana under which farmers will get pension of Rs 3,000/month. ...Less
- Funds under PM Kisan scheme yet to be transferred to 1.5 lakh farmers in UP
Terming the scheme as a ¡°game changer¡±, Shahi said welfare schemes implemented for villagers and farmers ...More
Terming the scheme as a ¡°game changer¡±, Shahi said welfare schemes implemented for villagers and farmers resulted in massive support for the BJP in the polls. ...Less
- PM Kisan: Centre pays around Rs 10.5 K cr towards 1st, 2nd tranche
Small and marginal farmers who hold cultivable land of up to 2 hectares are eligible under the scheme. ...More
Small and marginal farmers who hold cultivable land of up to 2 hectares are eligible under the scheme. ...Less
- Government panel to review farmers left out of PM KISAN scheme
The committee may review such cases on request of state govts if the left-out beneficiaries are large in ...More
The committee may review such cases on request of state govts if the left-out beneficiaries are large in number. ...Less
