Parliament Question: Agricultural assistance scheme

**Executive Summary:** This document is the response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4298 regarding the existence of a "Prime Minister's Agricultural Assistance Scheme." The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare clarifies that no such scheme exists under that name. However, it details numerous central schemes aimed at supporting farmers, including the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN), under which significant funds have been disbursed to eligible farmers in Tamil Nadu. **Key Points / Main Content:** * **Clarification on Agricultural Assistance Scheme:** * The Central Government does not implement any scheme named "Prime Minister's Agricultural Assistance Scheme." * Agriculture is primarily a State subject. * **Government Support for Farmers:** * The Government of India implements a comprehensive range of Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes to support States in agriculture and farmer welfare. * A list of these schemes is annexed to the document. * **Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN):** * A total of ₹12,331.34 crore has been paid to eligible beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu since the scheme's inception. * ₹463.97 crore has been disbursed to 22,24,726 beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu under the 20th installment of PM KISAN. * **List of Major Schemes Implemented:** 1. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PMKISAN 2. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana PMKMY 3. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan PMAASHA 4. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana PMFBY Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme RWBCIS 5. Modified Interest Subvention Scheme MISS 6. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund AIF 7. Formation and Promotion of 10,000 new Farmer Producers Organizations FPOs 8. National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission NBHM 9. Namo Drone Didi 10. Agri Fund for StartUps Rural Enterprises AgriSURE 11. National Mission on Natural Farming NMNF 12. Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Detailed Project Report RKVYDPR 13. Per Drop More Crop PDMC 14. SubMission on Agriculture Mechanization SMAM 15. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana PKVY 16. Soil Health Fertility SHF 17. Rainfed Area Development RAD 18. Agroforestry 19. Crop Diversification Programme CDP 20. SubMission on Agriculture Extension SMAE 21. National Food Security and Nutrition Mission NFSNM 22. Integrated Scheme for Agriculture Marketing ISAM 23. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture MIDH 24. National Mission on Edible Oils NMEOOil Palm 25. National Mission on Edible Oils NMEOOilseeds 26. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region 27. Digital Agriculture Mission 28. National Bamboo Mission **Impact Analysis:** * **Farmers:** * *Impact:* Farmers, particularly in Tamil Nadu, benefit from various central schemes like PM KISAN, receiving financial assistance and support for agricultural activities. They are not receiving assistance under a scheme called "Prime Minister's Agricultural Assistance Scheme" as it does not exist. * *Action Required:* Farmers should explore and apply for benefits under the various schemes listed, such as PM KISAN, PMFBY, and others, based on their eligibility and needs. * **State Governments:** * *Impact:* State governments are responsible for agriculture as a subject and are supported by the Central Government through various centrally sponsored schemes. * *Action Required:* State governments should effectively implement and monitor the central schemes to ensure maximum benefit for their farmers. * **Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:** * *Impact:* The Ministry is responsible for implementing and overseeing various schemes aimed at supporting agriculture and farmer welfare across the country. * *Action Required:* The Ministry should continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the schemes and make necessary adjustments to maximize their impact.

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