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Tamil Nadu's PM-Kisan Beneficiary Count Falls 52% from 2020 Peak
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What Happened?
Tamil Nadu's PM-Kisan beneficiary count has decreased by 52% since its peak in 2020, dropping from 44.94 lakh to 21.57 lakh. The decline began under the previous government.
Key points
- Beneficiary count fell from 44.94 lakh in 2020 to 21.57 lakh in 2026.
- Funds released decreased from Rs 898.74 crore to Rs 427.12 crore.
- The decline began under the AIADMK government before the DMK took office.
- The sharpest decline occurred in 2022 during MK Stalin's government.
- Beneficiary numbers showed limited recovery after 2022.
Key insights
- The significant drop in beneficiaries may lead to reduced agricultural productivity.
- The funding decrease could affect future government support programs.
- The trend indicates a need for policy reassessment in agricultural support.
Why it matters
The decline in beneficiaries could impact agricultural support for many families in Tamil Nadu.
Entities
Tamil Nadu· StatePM-Kisan· ProgramEdappadi K Palaniswami· PersonMK Stalin· Person
Source
India Today
