DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATION AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 234
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 15TH SEPTEMBER, 2020
INCREASE IN PM KISAN SCHEME PAYMENT
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of Rs. 6000/- being provided to the farmers every year under PM-Kisan Scheme in view of damage caused to the crops of the farmers due to Covid-19 and lockdown;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)
(a): No Sir. There is no proposal to increase the amount paid to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): The Scheme has no linkage with any factor affecting agriculture or crop damage. The scheme provides income support to the farmers.
