PM-Kisan Yojana and its Shortcomings

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) is a cash transfer programme for farmers. About the Scheme The PM-Kisan Yojana was originally introduced to supplement the financial needs of small and Marginal Farmers. But the scheme has been now expanded ..

Bulletin: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana, a new Central Sector Scheme (CSS), to provide pension cover to farmers. This decision was taken at the first Cabinet meeting after formation of ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana

In a landmark decision, the government has decided to launch a pension scheme for farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Pension Yojana. About the Scheme The scheme aims to provide small and marginal farmers with a minimum fixed pension of Rs ..

PM-KISAN Scheme Extended to all Farmers

The government approved a proposal to extend the benefit of Rs 6,000 per year under the PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers. PM-KISAN The PM-KISAN scheme was introduced in the interim budget of 2019. Under the scheme, the government provided Rs ..