Subsidies for Farmers in Rajasthan: New Benefits and Initiatives
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | Rajasthan Chief Minister announced new benefits and subsidies for farmers, including Rs 137 crore in grants for 30,000 agriculturists. |
| Revised Guidelines | Introduced revised guidelines for agricultural schemes and livestock healthcare, focusing on small and marginal farmers. |
| New Initiatives | Launched at a farmers' conference and farmer producer organisation (FPO) programme in Bikaner. |
| Key Schemes | Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, and organic farming and horticulture guidelines were expanded. |
| Financial Support | Rs 1,400 crore transferred to 72 lakh farmers under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 29,000 crore in interest-free crop loans to 47 lakh farmers, and Rs 3,000 crore in insurance claims under PM Fasal Bima Yojana. |
| PM-KISAN | Rs 6,000/year in three installments to landholding farmers. Launched in February 2019. Administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. |
| PM Fasal Bima Yojana | Launched in 2016, replacing NAIS and MNAIS. Covers sharecroppers and tenant farmers growing notified crops. |