3 schemes of Central Government: Farmers are getting big relief

New Delhi. The central government is continuously implementing new schemes to increase the income of the country’s farmers and provide them economic security. Especially keeping in mind the small and marginal farmers, such schemes have been made which not only provide immediate assistance but also secure the future. Out of these, three major schemes are proving to be a big relief for the farmers today.

1. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana is an important initiative to provide direct financial help to the farmers. Under this scheme, eligible farmers are given an assistance of Rs 6,000 every year. This amount is sent directly to the farmer’s bank account in three installments of Rs 2,000 each. The biggest advantage of this scheme is that farmers get cash assistance for seeds, fertilizers and other essential agricultural expenses, due to which they do not have to depend on moneylenders.

2. Prime Minister Kisan Maandhan Yojana

This scheme provides assurance of future security for small and marginal farmers. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana is a voluntary pension scheme, which farmers in the age group of 18 to 40 years can join. In this, the farmer has to contribute Rs 55 to Rs 200 every month according to his age. The government also adds the same amount. On completion of 60 years of age, the farmer gets a monthly pension of Rs 3,000. If the farmer dies due to any reason, his spouse gets the benefit of family pension.

3. Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana is proving to be very useful for the farmers suffering from water shortage. The objective of this scheme is “More crop per drop”. Under this, the government provides subsidy on adopting micro irrigation techniques like drip and sprinkler. Farmers get financial assistance in installing micro sprinklers, mini sprinklers, rain guns and drip systems. There is a provision of subsidy for farmers up to 70 percent or a maximum of Rs 25,000 per hectare. This saves water and increases production.