Why in News?
The Prime Minister released over ₹18,880 crore as the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers. Notably, 2.18 crore are women farmers.
Key Facts for Prelims: PM-KISAN
- Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
- Scheme Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme
- Launch Date: February 24, 2019
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Annual Benefit: ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family per year in 3 instalments of ₹2,000 via DBT into Aadhaar-seeded accounts
- Expanded (May 2019): Covers all landholding farmer families regardless of land size
- Cumulative Disbursement: Over ₹4.46 lakh crore across 23 instalments
Quick Revision Table
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme Type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Launch | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Ministry | Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Annual Assistance | ₹6,000 (3 × ₹2,000) |
| Delivery Mode | DBT to Aadhaar-seeded accounts |
| Current Beneficiaries | 9.44 crore (23rd instalment) |
| Total Disbursed | ₹4.46 lakh crore |
Trap / Confusing Points
| Confusion | Correct Fact |
|---|---|
| PM-KISAN only for SMFs | Since May 2019, covers all landholding farmer families |
| ₹6,000 given in one shot | Paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 each |
| Central Sector Scheme | PM-KISAN is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
Practice MCQs
1. PM-KISAN was launched on which date?
a. January 26, 2019
b. February 24, 2019
c. March 1, 2019
d. April 1, 2019
Ans: B
PM-KISAN was launched on February 24, 2019.
2. Annual financial assistance per farmer family under PM-KISAN?
a. ₹3,000
b. ₹5,000
c. ₹6,000
d. ₹10,000
Ans: C
₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
3. PM-KISAN disbursements are made through which mechanism?
a. Post office money orders
b. Bank cheques
c. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
d. State government transfers
Ans: C
Funds transferred via DBT into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.
4. Initial land-holding criterion for PM-KISAN?
a. Up to 1 hectare
b. Up to 2 hectares
c. Up to 5 hectares
d. No land limit
Ans: B
Initially targeted SMFs with up to 2 hectares; expanded to all in May 2019.
5. Nodal ministry for PM-KISAN?
a. Ministry of Rural Development
b. Ministry of Finance
c. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
d. Ministry of Labour
Ans: C
PM-KISAN is administered by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
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