Dehradun, Aug. 3 -- In the journey of inclusive growth and rural prosperity, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) stands tall as a pioneering initiative by the Government of India. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 February 2019, it has profoundly impacted the lives of millions of small and marginal farmers and established itself as a global model for direct income support delivered through a fully digital, efficient, and transparent system.
Empowering Farmers Through Direct Support
At its core, PM-KISAN provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible farmer families, disbursed in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 directly into their bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This streamlined, technology...