PM-Kisan: Empowering Farmers Through Direct Income Support
PM-Kisan (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India with the aim of providing financial assistance to small and marginal farmers across the country. The scheme was launched in February 2019 and has since then made a significant impact on the lives of farmers. Under the PM Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive direct income support of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal installments. The financial assistance is provided to help farmers meet their agricultural expenses, purchase seeds, fertilizers, and other necessary inputs, and improve their overall livelihoods. One of the notable features of PM-Kisan is its universal coverage. T he scheme aims to benefit all small and marginal farmers, irrespective of their landholding size. This ensures that even the most vulnerable and marginalized farmers in remote areas receive support and are not left behind in the progress of agricultural development. The implementation of the PM-Kisan scheme h