(a) whether the Government proposes to increase the amount of Rs. 6000/- being provided to the farmers every year under PM-Kisan Scheme in view of damage caused to the crops of the farmers due to Covid-19 and lockdown;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a): No Sir. There is no proposal to increase the amount paid to the beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): The Scheme has no linkage with any factor affecting agriculture or crop damage. The scheme provides income support to the farmers.
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