New NDA Government approved the extension of PM-KISAN Scheme to all farmers

The Modi 2.0 government approved a proposal to extend the benefit of Rs 6,000 per year under the PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers in the country.

The decision was taken in the first Cabinet meeting of the new NDA government. In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers.

After first cabinet meeting of new NDA Government, Agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar made the announcement to media, "The Cabinet today approved extension of the PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers".

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Siddhi (PMKSS) was announced in the interim budget. Rs 75,000 crore was allocated to PM-KISAN scheme. Under this scheme, the government has decided to provide Rs 6,000 per year (in three equal installments) to an estimated 12 crore small and marginal farmers holding land up to 2 hectares.

As per official data, already 3.11 crore small farmers have so far received the first tranche of Rs 2,000 each under the PM-Kisan scheme and 2.75 crore peasants have got the second instalment as well.