New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The Centre is planning to introduce a comprehensive tech-enabled monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanism to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the farmers in full, and without fail.

As per the plan, states will be tasked with conducting quarterly meetings with farmers and other stakeholders, including panchayat representatives, at the block, district, and state-levels to assess whether the central schemes meant for farmers are being implemented effectively, two officials aware of the matter said on the condition of anonymity.

The agricultural ministry's plan assumes significance, as it seeks to bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation, ensuring that farmers not only receive t...