Sahibganj (Jharkhand), March 14 Farmers in Jharkhand who have benefited from the central government's flagship 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)' scheme thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling them to receive financial assistance and engage in farming without relying on loans.
The PM-KISAN scheme aims to provide financial assistance to all cultivator families with cultivable land across the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria. Under the scheme, an amount of Rs. 6,000 is transferred annually in three equal installments of Rs. 2,000 directly into the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of the farmers.
Amit Singh, a farmer in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, told IANS, "The Modi government has launched various schemes for farmers, but the most beneficial is the PM-KISAN scheme. Things have changed a lot compared to before. Both the central and state governments are bringing various schemes for farmers. We are happy that the Prime Minister also considers the needs of farmers."
He also spoke about how farmers face significant losses due to water shortages and other issues, which further weakens their financial situation. "This scheme helps us by providing seeds, fertilizers, and manure for farming."
Thanking the Prime Minister, Singh said, "I thank PM Modi for thinking about the people at the grassroots level, including farmers. I also appeal that the government should also bring other schemes to help farmers."
A farmer-centric digital infrastructure has ensured that the benefits of the scheme reach all farmers across the country without the involvement of middlemen, maintaining complete transparency in registering and verifying beneficiaries.
Speaking to IANS, another farmer, Arun Thakur, who is also a beneficiary of the scheme, said, "I receive Rs. 2,000, and I use that money for my farming activities. This is very beneficial for us. It helps us a lot in buying fertilizers and seeds, and we do not face any difficulties."
Emphasizing that he no longer needs to take loans, he said, "Now, I don't need to take any loan for farming. I receive the money in my bank account and use it whenever I need it for my farming needs."
Thakur further added, "This is a very good scheme, and it should continue to benefit farmers like this. We will not face any problems. I want to thank the Prime Minister for this."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi launched the distribution of the 22nd installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday. Around Rs 19,000 crore was transferred to about 9.32 crore farmers across the country on PM Kisan Utsav Diwas.