Be it central or state governments, they run many types of beneficial and welfare schemes. Many of these schemes are run for farmers. We all know that India is an agricultural country and a large population is associated with it. In such a situation, financial assistance to farmers is being provided through these schemes. If we are talking about farmers, then you need to know that National Farmers Day is celebrated every year on 23rd December, so that farmers can be respected by understanding their importance. Today is also the birthday of former Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh and this day is celebrated as Farmer's Day as his birth anniversary. So, on this occasion, let us know about the schemes for farmers which the government is running for them. You can know about these schemes further...

These are the ongoing schemes for farmers:-
PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana
Under this scheme, farmers are given Rs 3,000 every month after the age of 60 years. Actually, in this scheme, farmers above 18 years of age or below 40 years of age can invest Rs 55 to Rs 200 per month, after which they get this benefit.

Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme
Under this scheme, farmers are given funds for new technology for irrigation. In this, by using sprinklers and drip irrigation, wastage of water can be reduced significantly and this can also increase the production of farmers.

Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana
Under this scheme, farmers are given Rs 2,000 each three times a year, that is, a total financial assistance of Rs 6,000 is given annually by the Central Government. This financial assistance is given so that the farmers do not face any kind of problem.

Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Under this, credit cards are provided to eligible farmers, in which the loan taken can be 2-4 percent cheaper. You just have to repay the loan taken on time. In this, the farmer can buy things related to farming like seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, etc.

Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme
This scheme was started by the Central Government on 13 January 2016. At the same time, in this scheme, the losses incurred by the farmers are compensated. Such as crop damage, damage to crops due to unseasonal rains, damage to crops due to storms, damage due to hailstorms or landslides, etc.

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