About PM – KISAN:

• The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi will provide assured income to small and marginal farmers.
• All Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF) with 2 hectares of cultivable land will be provided income support of Rs 6000 per year.
• The amount will be transferred directly into their account in 3 equal installments.
• The complete expenditure of Rs 75000 crore for the scheme will borne by the Union Government in 2019-20.
• Over 12 crore farmer families will be benefitted under the scheme.
• The scheme is being implemented with effect from December 2018.