How much will be allotted under the Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna as per the union Budget 2019?
Options
A. Rs. 55000 crore
B. Rs. 75000 crore
C. Rs. 30000 crore
D. Rs. 85000 crore
Correct Answer
Rs. 75000 crore
Explanation
The Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced various schemes in the Interim Union Budget 2019-20 on February 1, 2019. Government announced fixed yearly income for small and marginal farmers under Pradhanmantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna. This scheme will benefit about 12 crore farmers who have 2 Hectare land. Rupee 6000 per year direct cash transfer in their account. Cash transfer will be given in three equal installments of Rs 2000 each. The benefit under this yojna will be given retrospectively from December 2018. Rs. 75000 crore allotted for this scheme. It is expected to double the farmers income.
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