PM-KISAN Scheme: Direct Income Support for Agricultural Sustainability
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हे का महत्त्वाचे आहे
PM-KISAN is a flagship central sector scheme representing a major component of India's agricultural support architecture through direct income transfers. Tracking its periodic instalments helps evaluate rural welfare measures, fiscal outlays, and DBT efficacy.
सारांश
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Banaskantha, Gujarat. The nationwide welfare scheme provides direct income support to landholding farmers, reinforcing government commitment to rural prosperity and agricultural sustainability.
मुख्य मुद्दे
- The Prime Minister will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Banaskantha, Gujarat.
- PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme providing income support of Rs. 6,000 per year in three equal instalments to landholding farmer families across the country.
- The initiative highlights the continuous government effort towards strengthening agricultural development, boosting rural incomes, and ensuring financial inclusion for farmers.
महत्त्वाच्या संज्ञा
PM-KISAN
A Central Sector scheme launched in 2019 that provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families across India, disbursed in three equal installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II & III): Important for welfare schemes, agricultural policies, direct benefit transfers, and rural development issues.
Prime Minister's Office
The apex administrative agency and bureaucratic powerhouse supporting the Prime Minister in executing executive powers, coordinating key government policies, and managing central ministries.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II): Crucial for Indian Polity and Governance, covering the executive branch, center of power, and administrative machinery.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
The nodal central ministry responsible for formulating and administering national policies, rules, and welfare programs concerning agriculture, agricultural research, and farmers' welfare in India.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II & III): Tests knowledge of government ministries, institutional frameworks, and policies driving agricultural growth and agrarian welfare.
पूर्वपरीक्षा सापळा
PM-KISAN is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme jointly funded by the Centre and States.
PM-KISAN is a 100% Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme shared between Centre and States. Aspirants often confuse funding patterns of welfare schemes.
संबंधित स्थिर संकल्पना
What are the key funding and eligibility parameters of the PM-KISAN scheme?
- Central Sector Scheme: Fully funded by the Central Government with 100% resources coming from the Union Budget.
- Income Support: Provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 every four months to eligible landholding families.
- Universal Coverage: Expanded in 2019 to cover all landholding farmer families, regardless of the size of their landholdings.
- Exclusion Criteria: Institutional landowners, income taxpayers, and high-income professionals are explicitly excluded from benefits.
आंतर-विषय नमुने
PM-KISAN + JAM Trinity & DBT Architecture
PM-KISAN integrates Aadhaar authentication and DBT pipelines, directly linking agricultural welfare disbursement to the broader India Stack and JAM Trinity architecture (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile).
UPSC frequently tests Central Sector vs Centrally Sponsored distinction in welfare schemes. Expect a statement on PM-KISAN funding source.
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