Namo Shetkari Yojana: 8th Installment Delayed, Lakhs of Farmers Anxious Over Eligibility

• Lakhs of Maharashtra farmers await the 8th installment of Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi, following PM-KISAN's 21st installment.
• Disbursement is delayed due to the Model Code of Conduct for upcoming municipal corporation elections in the state.
• A strict screening process by the Agriculture Department is reducing eligible beneficiaries, with 4-5 lakh farmers potentially removed.
• Reasons for removal include deceased beneficiaries, duplicate benefits, multiple family members, income tax payers, and government/semi-government employees.
• The administration assures that the screening ensures benefits reach only needy and eligible farmers, but uncertainty persists.

Why It Matters: Namo Shetkari Yojana's 8th installment faces delay and beneficiary reduction due to elections and strict screening.