What Is Namo Kisan Maha Samman Yojana? How It Benefits Maharashtra Farmers
Under the Namo Kisan Maha Samman Yojana, the farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually.
The Centre has started several welfare schemes to economically strengthen the farmers of the country. As part of the ongoing initiative, the Maharashtra government has announced the Namo Kisan Maha Samman Yojana, under which the farmers will get Rs 6,000 every year. In addition to this, Rs 6,000 will also be given by the Central Government under Prime Minister Kisan Yojana. All in all, the farmers will receive financial assistance of Rs 12,000 annually.
On top of that, farmers will also be given the benefit of a crop insurance scheme. More than 1.5 crore Maharastra farmers are expected to get the benefit of the schemes. On this note, let us learn more about the Kisan Maha Samman Yojana.
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Money is to be received in three instalments
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde shared the details about the scheme. The CM revealed that several decisions have been taken for the betterment of the farmers in the state. The Namo Kisan Maha Samman Nidhi Yojana is expected to be implemented in the state shortly. Under this scheme, farmers will receive money in three instalments. The Maharashtra government is likely to spend around Rs 6,9000 crore on this particular scheme. Around 1.5 crore farmers are expected to benefit from it.
Documents
To avail of the benefits of the scheme, the farmers have to submit documents such as a residence certificate, Aadhaar card, bank account, income certificate, land documents, and mobile number to the authorities.
When will the next instalment be released?
Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, financial assistance will be given in the form of instalments every year. Till now, the government has sent money in 13 instalments to the farmers’ accounts. Now, farmers from all across the country are eagerly waiting for the 14th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The government is likely to release the instalment soon.
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