Question

Which of the following is/are true about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojna?

I-PM-KISAN Yojna augments the income of the farmers by providing income support to all farmers.

II-Under this scheme an amount of Rs.6000 per year is transferred.

1. Only I
2. Only II
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Both I and II

Both the statement are correct. So, option 3 is correct.

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojna :

• PM-KISAN augment the income of the farmers by providing income support to all farmers.
• Under this scheme, an amount of Rs.6000 per year is transferred.
• Rs 6000 will be transferred in three 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000 directly into the bank accounts of the farmers

Similar schemes by states:

• Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana of Madhya Pradesh
• The Rythu Bandhu scheme of the Telangana
• Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) of Odisha.