PM Kisan: Annual Aid May Rise to Rs 8,000; What's Government's Plan?

• The central government is reportedly considering increasing the annual PM Kisan assistance from Rs 6,000 to Rs 8,000.
• The Modi government launched the PM Kisan scheme in 2018, providing Rs 6,000 annually in three installments to eligible farmers.
• The potential increase is seen as a strategy to gain support in upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, where BJP aims to strengthen its presence.
• If approved in the next budget (February), the increased aid would provide significant financial relief to farmers facing rising agricultural costs and labor shortages.
• Approximately 70 lakh farmers did not receive the last PM Kisan installment due to discrepancies, incomplete KYC, and removal of ineligible beneficiaries, saving the government Rs 2,500 crore.

Why It Matters: PM Kisan aid may increase to Rs 8,000 annually, offering financial relief to farmers and boosting BJP's electoral strategy.