(a) whether the Government has any scheme for the welfare of the aged farmers in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, whether the Government proposes to launch any scheme in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has any scheme for the welfare of the aged farmers in the
country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, whether the Government proposes to launch any scheme in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF
STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC
DISTRIBUTION (PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) to (d): The Unorganized Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 provides for various
welfare schemes, which are also applicable to farmers eligible under the said Act. The
welfare schemes provided under the said Act include Indira Gandhi National Old Age
Pension Scheme.