PM-KISAN Scheme

The existing annual income ceiling of Rs 8 lakh is 'sufficient' to determine the OBC non-creamy layer status of community members: Centre

For the April-to-July 2022 installment (11th overall), a sum of around Rs 22,500 crore was distributed to over 10.45 crore farmers

For the April-to-July 2022 installment (11th overall), a sum of around Rs 22,500 crore was distributed to over 10.45 crore farmers

Several farmers told PTI that they are ready to intensify the protest if the government did not meet their demands within three months

The number of beneficiaries of the Rs 6,000 per year cash doles given to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme has increased from 3.16 crore at the inception in 2018 to 8.42 crore now, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, the Centre pays Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments. The scheme was launched in February 2019 but was made applicable from December 2018. According to the written information provided by Tomar in reply to a question, the number of beneficiaries peaked at 10.45 crore during April-July this year when the 11th instalment under the scheme was paid. So far, 8.42 crore farmers have received the 12th instalment during this fiscal's second cycle that began in August. It was not clear whether all eligible beneficiaries have been paid the 12th instalments. "The number of beneficiaries under PM-KISAN Scheme has increased from 3.16 crore in the 1st period (December 2018 March 2019) to 8.42 crore in the

The financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) has been discontinued for over 1.5 million people in Jharkhand as they fail to provide the necessary documents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the two-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 on Monday and said that the 12th instalment of funds worth Rs 16,000 crore has been sent to farmers across the country."Under PM Kisan the 12th instalment worth of funds Rs 16,000 crore has been sent to farmers across India. Under 'One nation, one fertilizer', farmers will be provided with cheaper & good quality fertilizer," said PM Modi.PM Modi launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana - One Nation, One Fertilizer' during the event. Under the scheme, Prime Minister launched Bharat urea bags, which will help companies market fertilizers under the single brand name 'Bharat'.He also highlighted that India's progress in urea production is noteworthy."Today, India is working towards Aatmanirbharta in urea production through the use of nano-urea. This will be a major milestone for the agriculture sector in India. Nano Urea will emerge as a cost-effective medium for farming purposes,"

In what could be a Diwali bonanza for millions of farmers, the govt will release Rs 16,000 crore under the 12th installment of PM-KISAN scheme through, which is expected to benefit 10 crore farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the two-day event -- PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 -- on Monday at Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi.The event would bring together more than 13,500 farmers from across the country and around 1,500 agri startups, an official statement said. More than 1 crore farmers from various institutions are expected to attend the event virtually. The Sammelan will also witness the participation of researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders.Prime Minister will inaugurate 600 Pradan Mantri Kisan Samruddhi Kendras (PMKSK) under the ministry of chemicals & fertilizers. The statement said under the scheme, the fertiliser retail shops in the country will be converted into PMKSK in a phased manner. It said PMKSK will cater to a wide variety of needs of the farmers and provide agri-inputs (fertilisers, seeds, implements); testing facilities for soil, seeds, fertilisers; generate awareness among farmers; provide information regarding

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate "PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022" on October 17 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital

Fertilizer shops to act as one-stop solution provider for all need of growers

The scheme launched in 2018 provides farmers nationwide a total sum of Rs 6,000 annually in three equal installments of Rs 2,000

Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, up to Rs 19,000 crore were transferred directly into bank accounts of 95 million beneficiaries in a single day, he added

To avail of the benefits under PM KISAN Yojana, the farmer family must present the required documents before the state government

Under PM KISAN Yojana, the payment is done in the form of three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each. But to avail of the benefits, the farmers need to get themselves registered under the scheme

To use the scheme's benefits, a family must own cultivable land, the records of which must be available with the state authorities

Under the PM Kisan Yojana, a family is defined as a husband, a wife and minor children. If any farmer's family has more members, they are declared ineligible for the installments

The 11th installment was released by PM Narendra Modi on May 31. According to state data, Rs 21,000 crore were given to 10 crore families in the installment

The 11th installment was released by PM Narendra Modi on May 31. According to state data, Rs 21,000 crore were given to 10 crore families in the installment

PM Modi will visit Shimla in Himachal Pradesh to participate in the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan' and release the 11th instalment of financial benefit under PM-KISAN scheme