Tech-Driven Monitoring of Farmer Schemes: What the Centre Plans
Why in the news
The Government of India plans tech-based M&E so farmers get full scheme benefits without leakages.
Key facts
- Quarterly meetings of farmers, panchayat representatives and others to review delivery.
- Priority: small and marginal farmers, who face low literacy and complex procedures.
- Schemes include PM-KISAN, PMFBY, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, FPO promotion, PKVY and SMAM.
Significance
- Narrows the policy-to-delivery gap with more transparency and a feedback loop.
Exam angle
- PKVY = Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana; SMAM = Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization.