The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Over 2.04 crore farmers from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) have been beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The latest, 18th installment of the scheme, was released to 9.58 crore beneficiaries, with a detailed breakup showing 1.16 crore SC farmers, 88.34 lakh ST farmers, and 7.54 crore farmers in the ‘others’ category.
The PM Kisan scheme aims to support farmers in meeting their agricultural needs, ensuring better crop production and reducing financial stress. The minister clarified that the scheme applies only to cultivable land-holding farmers and does not provide accommodation for agricultural labourers from SC, ST, or OBC communities. Efforts to integrate more farmers have led to adjustments in registration processes, addressing challenges faced by land-less SC, ST, and OBC communities.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak
