India, Feb. 9 -- The move came after officials were informed that many undeserving candidates were availing the benefits

The agriculture department in Bihar is conducting physical verification of 328,000 farmers availing benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PMKSNY) in the state. The move came after officials were informed that many undeserving candidates were availing the benefits.

Under the scheme, small and marginal farmer families with combined land holding or ownership of up to two hectares receive Rs 6,000 per year in three instalments from the Centre.

"We have been informed some undeserving individuals have been availing benefits of the scheme. In many cases, both husbands and wives were found enjoying the be...