By Admin 
India is called an agricultural country. That is why the government runs many schemes to strengthen the economic condition of farmers. These schemes work to promote the agriculture sector and this scheme being run by the government in the interest of farmers, along with financial help, also serves to provide security and modern techniques facilities. Let us know which schemes of the government are providing money and facilities.
Prime Minister Kisan Award Fund
This scheme has been started to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Three installments of Rs 6000 are given to farmers every year through this scheme. Right now this amount is transferred directly to the farmers’ bank account. Its purpose is to reduce the agricultural cost of farmers and empower them financially.
Prime Minister crop insurance scheme
This scheme gives farmers insurance coverage in the event of crop failure. This scheme is very beneficial for the loss of crop damage, natural disaster, or any other loss due to pests or illness. Farmers get insurance facilities at nominal premium, which reduces the risk related to crop.
Agricultural infrastructure fund
Agricultural Infrastructure Fund is a scheme to be run in the interest of farmers, through which a loan has been received at cheap prices on cold storage, warehouse, packaging units and other agricultural equipment. Through this, farmers can easily get a loan. It is also effective for the storage and distribution of agricultural products.
Soil health card scheme
This scheme is very famous among the farmers. This is considered a revolutionary initiative for farmers in a way. Through this, the fertility of their land, accurate information of soil quality and lack of nutrients are available. From a scientific point of view, this scheme is said to be very strong.
Kisan Credit Card Scheme
This scheme is also considered very important for farmers. To meet all the needs of farmers related to farming, a loan is available at a low interest rate according to the need. In such a situation, taking advantage of farmer credit card, essential things like pesticides, fertilizers, farmers seeds, means of irrigation can be purchased.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Manadhan Yojana
The purpose of this scheme is to provide protection to the weakest farmer families. Under this, farmers from 18 to 40 years of age can take a pension of Rs 3000 every month after the age of 60 years for making a monthly contribution of Rs 55 to Rs 200.
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