LOK SABHA
FEATURES OF PM-KISAN SCHEME
3254. SHRI NIHAL CHAND
SHRIMATI JASKAUR MEENA
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state:
(a) the salient features of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammann Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana;
(b) the details of the funds sanctioned, allocated and utilized under the said scheme in Rajasthan so far;
(c) the number of beneficiaries in Ganganagar and Dausa districts of Rajasthan covered under the said scheme so far along with the details thereof;
(d) whether the Government proposes to increase the funds allocated for this scheme;
(e) if so, the details thereof; and
(f) the time by which it is likely to be implemented?
(SHRI NARENDRA SINGH TOMAR)
(b) Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, funds are not allocated and sanctioned State-wise. As regards utilization of funds in the State of Rajasthan, around 70,82,035 beneficiaries have been given benefit of the Scheme so far covering various installments. An amount of Rs.7632.695 crores have been spent under the Scheme with respect to the State of Rajasthan so far.
(c) The number of beneficiaries in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan covered under the Scheme is 1,45,799 while the number of beneficiaries in the Dausa district of Rajasthan stands at 1,71,661.
(d) No Sir. There is no proposal to increase the funds allocated under PM-KISAN scheme.
(e)&(f) Does not arise in view of the above.