India, March 19 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Strengthening Farm Confidence through PM-KISAN Support
Voices from the Field: Strengthening Farm Productivity
An independent assessment conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in 2019 examined the utilisation of cash transfers under the scheme. The study found that the financial support provided through PM-KISAN has helped alleviate short-term credit constraints in rural areas, thereby enabling farmers to increase investment in agricultural inputs. The findings also suggest that assured income support enhances farmers' capacity to undertake productive, yet relatively riskier, agricultural investments, thereby contributing to broa...