Question 1

When was PM-KISAN scheme launched?

Accepted Answer

February 24, 2019. PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) was launched on February 24, 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The amount is directly transferred to the bank accounts of land-owning farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Question 2

What is the annual financial benefit provided under PM-KISAN?

Accepted Answer

₹6,000. PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmer families. This amount is disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of farmers for procurement of inputs and domestic requirements.

Question 3

How many installments are given per year under PM-KISAN?

Accepted Answer

3. Under PM-KISAN, the annual benefit of ₹6,000 is given in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The installments are released every four months. The funds are transferred directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries through DBT mode.

Question 4

PM-KISAN scheme benefits which category of farmers?

Accepted Answer

Land-owning farmer families. PM-KISAN scheme benefits all land-owning farmer families, irrespective of the size of their land holding. There is no upper land limit for eligibility under this scheme. Institutional land holders and those holding constitutional posts are excluded from the scheme.

Question 5

Approximately how many farmer families benefit from PM-KISAN?

Accepted Answer

120 million. PM-KISAN covers approximately 120 million (12 crore) farmer families across India. The scheme is one of the largest direct benefit transfer programs in the world. It has been effective in providing financial support to small and marginal farmers.

Agriculture & Farmer Schemes — Set 1