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NDTV
16 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Top 6 Central Schemes Fuelling Farmer Welfare: Rs 6,000 Aid, Low-Cost Loans, And Rs 3,000 Pension
India, often referred to as an agricultural nation, sees a significant portion of its population relying on farming for their livelihood. To support and strengthen the economic condition of farmers, the government has launched multiple schemes aimed at boosting the agriculture sector. These initiatives not only offer financial assistance but also provide security and access to modern farming technologies. Here's a look at key government schemes offering substantial benefits to farmers. 1. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi: Rs 6,000 Annual Support via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), all eligible small and marginal landholding farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually, paid in three installments of Rs 2,000 directly to their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Since its launch in February 2019, over Rs 3.68 lakh crore has been disbursed across 19 installments. The 20th installment is anticipated by early August 2025. 2. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Crop-Insurance Safety Net This insurance initiative, launched in February 2016, protects farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities, diseases, or pest attacks. PMFBY offers affordable premiums and aims to stabilise farmers's income. However, several states (e.g., Gujarat, Jharkhand, Telangana, and Bihar) have exited, citing high premiums and claim settlement challenges. 3. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF): Affordable Loans for Storage & Logistics Inaugurated in July 2020, the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) allocates Rs1 lakh crore to support agri-entrepreneurs, startups, and farmer groups for cold storage, warehousing, packaging, and farm machinery. Punjab alone has seen allocations grow from Rs4,713 crore to over Rs7,050 crore with leading application figures nationally. 4. Soil Health Card Scheme: Unlocking Soil-Based Nutrient Advice Launched in February 2015, this scheme issues personalised Soil Health Cards to farmers, listing crop-wise nutrient requirements and deficiencies based on lab testing of their land. It encourages balanced fertiliser use and improved yields with lower costs. 5. Kisan Credit Card (KCC): Short-Term Credit at Subsidised Interest Established in 1998 and expanded over time to cover allied activities like fisheries and dairy, the KCC Scheme offers working capital and investment credit (e.g., irrigation, pumps, seeds) to farmers. With the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) now extended through FY 26, farmers accessing short-term loans up to Rs5 lakh via KCC enjoy subsidised interest as low as 7%. 6. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana: Pension Safety for Farmers Under the PM-Kisan Maandhan Yojana, eligible farmers aged 18-40 can enrol voluntarily. By contributing between Rs55 and Rs200 monthly (depending on age), they become eligible for a pension of Rs3,000 per month upon reaching 60. Contributions can be auto-deducted from the PM-Kisan installments, making it hassle-free. Why These Schemes Matter Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) cut red tape and ensure funds reach beneficiaries instantly. Subsidised credit and insurance reduce risks and lower dependency on informal lenders. Infrastructure and soil data programs promote efficiency and sustainability. Pension benefits provide social security for ageing farmers. Together, these programs reflect a comprehensive approach: immediate income support, resilience through insurance and credit, and long-term stability via pensions and technology-led interventions.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM-Kisan beneficiaries alerted against fake messages and fraudulent claims
Fake messages in the name of PM-Kisan scheme What should PM Kisan beneficiaries do? What is PM Kisan Yojana? PM Kisan Yojana scheme: When Rs 2,000 will be credited? How farmers can check their PM Kisan beneficiary status PM Kisan 20th instalment Complete e-KYC Link Aadhaar with bank account Verify bank account details Resolve pending land record issues Check beneficiary status online Update mobile number The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a public advisory asking beneficiaries of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to be wary of fraudulent messages and misleading claims circulating on social media platforms in an effort to prevent farmers from becoming victims of for fake messages can compromise your bank details or Aadhaar information, and even lead to your benefits being delayed or highlights that several fake messages, links, and social media posts are being spread in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. These messages often include false promises of additional benefits, fake registration links, or misleading updates that can lead to fraud or loss of personal government warns that believing or engaging with such unverified information can risk your rightful entitlements and hard-earned beneficiaries should follow status updates, and registration details only from the official PM-Kisan portal: and @pmkisanofficial (on X and Facebook)Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be provided to all landholding farmer families. This is payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs 2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the Minister Narendra Modi is likely to release the 20th instalment for eligible PM-Kisan beneficiaries this month, though an official date has not yet been announced. The 19th instalment of PM Kisan was disbursed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bihar's Bhagalpur visit on February 24, 1: Visit the official PM Kisan 2: Access the Beneficiary Status 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status"Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar Number or Account 5: Click on "Get Data"Step 6: View Beneficiary 7: Check for Payment beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system to a recent official PM Kisan social media post, 'Securing Farmers' Future, Enriching India's Agriculture To avail the benefits of 20th instalment of PM Kisan Farmers must complete the given mandates today.'To receive the upcoming 20th instalment, farmers must fulfill the following key requirements without delay:
Economic Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
PM-Kisan beneficiaries alerted against fake messages and fraudulent claims
ET Online PM Kisan fake news The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released a public advisory asking beneficiaries of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to be wary of fraudulent messages and misleading claims circulating on social media platforms in an effort to prevent farmers from becoming victims of disinformation. How to do eKYC for PM Kisan scheme: Here are 3 waysFalling for fake messages can compromise your bank details or Aadhaar information, and even lead to your benefits being delayed or stolen. Fake messages in the name of PM-Kisan scheme Advisory highlights that several fake messages, links, and social media posts are being spread in the name of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. These messages often include false promises of additional benefits, fake registration links, or misleading updates that can lead to fraud or loss of personal government warns that believing or engaging with such unverified information can risk your rightful entitlements and hard-earned income. What should PM Kisan beneficiaries do? Farmer beneficiaries should follow status updates, and registration details only from the official PM-Kisan portal: and @pmkisanofficial (on X and Facebook) What is PM Kisan Yojana? Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be provided to all landholding farmer families. This is payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs 2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. PM Kisan Yojana scheme: When Rs 2,000 will be credited? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to release the 20th instalment for eligible PM-Kisan beneficiaries this month, though an official date has not yet been announced. The 19th instalment of PM Kisan was disbursed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bihar's Bhagalpur visit on February 24, 2025. How farmers can check their PM Kisan beneficiary status Step 1: Visit the official PM Kisan website. Step 2: Access the Beneficiary Status page. Step 3: Click on "Beneficiary Status" Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar Number or Account Number. Step 5: Click on "Get Data" Step 6: View Beneficiary Status. Step 7: Check for Payment Status. Your beneficiary status will be shown on the screen when the system processes. PM Kisan 20th instalment According to a recent official PM Kisan social media post, 'Securing Farmers' Future, Enriching India's Agriculture To avail the benefits of 20th instalment of PM Kisan Farmers must complete the given mandates today.'To receive the upcoming 20th instalment, farmers must fulfill the following key requirements without delay: Complete e-KYC Link Aadhaar with bank account Verify bank account details Resolve pending land record issues Check beneficiary status online Update mobile number N.R. Narayana Murthy Founder, Infosys Watch Now Harsh Mariwala Chairman & Founder, Marico Watch Now Adar Poonawalla CEO, Serum Institute of India Watch Now Ronnie Screwvala Chairperson & Co-founder, upGrad Watch Now Puneet Dalmia Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat group Watch Now Martin Schwenk Former President & CEO, Mercedes-Benz, Thailand Watch Now Nadir Godrej Managing Director, of Godrej Industries Watch Now Manu Jain Former- Global Vice President, Xiaomi Watch Now Nithin Kamath Founder, CEO, Zerodha Watch Now Anil Agarwal Executive Chairman, Vedanta Resources Watch Now Dr. Prathap C. Reddy Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Watch Now Vikram Kirloskar Former Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Watch Now Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Executive Chairperson, Biocon Limited Watch Now Shashi Kiran Shetty Chairman of Allcargo Logistics, ECU Worldwide and Gati Ltd Watch Now Samir K Modi Managing Director, Modi Enterprises Watch Now R Gopalakrishnan Former Director Tata Sons, Former Vice Chairman, HUL Watch Now Sanjiv Mehta Former Chairman / CEO, Hindustan Unilever Watch Now Dr Ajai Chowdhry Co-Founder, HCL, Chairman EPIC Foundation, Author, Just Aspire Watch Now Shiv Khera Author, Business Consultant, Motivational Speaker Watch Now Nakul Anand Executive Director, ITC Limited Watch Now RS Sodhi Former MD, Amul & President, Indian Dairy Association Watch Now Anil Rai Gupta Managing Director & Chairman, Havells Watch Now Zia Mody Co-Founder & Managing Partner, AZB & Partners Watch Now Arundhati Bhattacharya Chairperson & CEO, Salesforce India Watch Now
New Indian Express
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress government failed to address farmer issues: Telangana BJP president Ramchander
HYDERABAD: State BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday slammed the Congress government and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for failing to address farmers' issues despite completing 19 months in office. Speaking at the Kisan Morcha state office-bearers' meeting at the BJP headquarters in Hyderabad, he accused the state government of neglecting farmers due to its skewed policies. He urged party workers to collaborate with the Kisan Morcha to highlight farmers' grievances and counter the Congress' 'anti-farmer' stance. He directed the Morcha members to launch agitations, gather grassroots-level feedback and promote central welfare schemes like PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Soil Health Cards and Fasal Bima Yojana. He alleged that while the Modi government supports farmers, the previous BRS regime and the current Congress administration failed to implement these initiatives effectively. Ramchander Rao accused the Congress of creating an artificial urea shortage to gain political mileage ahead of upcoming local body elections. The BJP leader refuted the state's claims of central negligence, revealing that Telangana received 12.02 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of urea against the required 9.5 LMT for the 2024-25 Rabi season. 'Where are the remaining three LMT?' he questioned, alleging 'false propaganda' by the state government.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mizoram guv visits Champhai, bats for accurately identifying refugees
Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen VK Singh visited Champhai district bordering Myanmar on Monday, emphasising the need to accurately identify refugees from Myanmar to ensure national security. At a meeting of heads of govt offices and discussions with Assam Rifles officials at the Assam Rifles COB, Champhai, Singh advocated proactive measures to prevent the adverse impacts of a large number of refugees from Myanmar on local communities and the nation, citing limited resources. Recognising Champhai's strategic location along the international border, he expressed concern over drug trafficking and its detrimental societal effects. Singh called for concerted efforts to combat drug abuse, including stringent measures against drug traffickers to minimise harm. He underscored the importance of effectively implementing key central govt schemes to maximise benefits for the public. He also emphasised the critical role of education, advocating for the creation of engaging and conducive learning environments to enable Mizo students to excel in competitive national examinations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Estimated Cost of a 1-day Walk-in Shower Upgrade Homebuddy Learn More Undo Singh commended the substantial number of beneficiaries under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in Champhai district and urged the establishment of additional Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) while promoting organic vegetable cultivation. He further highlighted the importance of optimising key schemes, including rooftop solar projects, waste management, food processing, and health programmes such as Ayushman Card, Jan Aushadhi, and Health & Wellness Centres. Addressing the growing impact of natural calamities, he advocated for robust preparedness measures and emphasised the need for inter-departmental collaboration to drive developmental initiatives effectively.
