Under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana, the Center has already transferred over Rs 3.7 lakh crore directly into the bank accounts of over 11 crore farmer families nationwide. According to an official statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to distribute the 21st installment of the program on November 19. Launched on February 24, 2019, the Central Sector Scheme offers each eligible farming family an annual cash aid of Rs 6000.
It stands out as one of the biggest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programs in the world, highlighting its enormous influence on enabling direct cash assistance to the recipients. It dedicates more than 25% of its rewards to female recipients as part of its commitment to inclusion. The program makes use of procedural and technology innovations to ensure that the greatest number of beneficiaries can get benefits without difficulty. Widespread accessibility is ensured by a farmer-centric digital infrastructure, guaranteeing that qualified farmers nationwide can easily take use of the program’s advantages.
The plan has undergone several technical interventions to fortify its core. In every community across the nation, farmers receive assistance. Farmers are getting access to technology. The PM-KISAN Mobile App was introduced to offer recipients direct services. Additionally, the usage of Aadhaar’s facial authentication function for farmers’ eKYC verification allows farmers to complete their own and other farmers’ eKYC by simply sitting in their rooms.
