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Govt notifies extension of PM-KISAN benefits to all 14.5 crore farmers
The revised scheme envisages to cover two crore more farmers with an estimated expenditure of Rs 87,217.50 crore in the 2019-20 fiscal
 "Govt notifies extension of PM-KISAN benefits to all 14.5 crore farmers")
PM Modi's first cabinet meeting rolls out funds for farmers, traders
PM-Kisan extended to all farmers; pension scheme cleared for both
 "PM Modi's first cabinet meeting rolls out funds for farmers, traders")
UP government to enroll 11 million farmers under PM Kisan scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM Kisan) is targetted at over 120 million small and marginal farmers across India
 "UP government to enroll 11 million farmers under PM Kisan scheme")
Why PM-Kisan could be a bankable project
The scheme has covered almost 60 per cent of small farmers who registered for it but the election model code of conduct delays an extended roll-out
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Centre to save Rs 10,600 crore on PM-Kisan scheme this fiscal year
Unspent amount to help with fiscal situation
Pending petroleum subsidy held back to make room for PM-Kisan scheme
The year could end with only about Rs 16,400 crore and Rs 4,000 crore being allocated for LPG and kerosene, respectively
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PM-KISAN money lands in farmers' accounts, vanishes after 2 days
The question is: Where has it gone? And will it return? So far no complaints have been lodged
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UP, AP ahead in taking benefits of PM-KISAN; 21.8 million farmers reached
The scheme promises a support of Rs 6,000 annually to small and marginal farmers
 "UP, AP ahead in taking benefits of PM-KISAN; 21.8 million farmers reached")
First tranche of PM-Kisan scheme likely to cover 24 million farmers
Details of over 26 million farmers were uploaded by states on the official PM-KISAN website
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For many farmers, PM-Kisan scheme may see their monthly savings double
The scheme would be of the biggest benefit to rural households from Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttarakhand
 "For many farmers, PM-Kisan scheme may see their monthly savings double")
Modi govt's minimum income guarantee scheme was for landless farmers too
The plan was scrapped as the Centre realised it will be difficult to identify landless farmers
Updating land records: Centre to use states' data for PM-Kisan scheme
In four states, mostly in the Northeast, the process has not started
Updated, digitised land records in states key for PM-Kisan scheme
Land record changes after Feb 1 won't apply for new land holder for 5 years
Implementation worries
PM-KISAN, pension for informal sector face hurdles