The correct answer is: a) Direct income support to farmers.
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is a central government scheme that provides direct income support to farmers. The scheme was launched on 1 December 2018, and it aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers. Under the scheme, farmers are provided with an annual income support of â¹6,000 per year, which is transferred directly to their bank accounts in three equal installments.
The scheme is a major initiative of the government to address the issue of rural distress. It is expected to benefit over 12 crore farmers in the country. The scheme has been well-received by farmers, and it has been credited with improving their financial condition.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Crop insurance is not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) that provides crop insurance to farmers.
- Option c) Subsidized fertilizers are not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) that provides financial assistance to farmers for irrigation facilities.
- Option d) Irrigation facilities are not provided under the PM-KISAN scheme. However, the government has a separate scheme called Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) that provides financial assistance to farmers for irrigation facilities.