Performance and Impact Assessment of the PM-KISAN Scheme in Tamil Nadu: 25501
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https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-25501
Author: Arun D., Pramod Kumar, Anbukkani P., Nithyashree M.L., Amrender Kumar and Lenin Venu
Author Address: Division of Agricultural Economics, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012 (Delhi)
Abstract
PM-KISAN
helps to reduce farmers’ liquidity constraints and supports timely use of
inputs. This study analysed the performance of the PM-KISAN scheme in Tamil
Nadu districts and its impact on paddy yield. Data were collected from 180
farmers, including both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries, and the impact was
estimated using inverse probability-weighted regression adjustment. The results
showed that beneficiaries achieved a higher paddy yield (48.5 q/ha) than
non-beneficiaries (46.4 q/ha). Additionally, the benefit–cost ratio was higher
for beneficiaries (1.34) than for non-beneficiaries (1.29). These findings
highlighted the role of PM-KISAN in increasing input expenditure, resulting in
a 338 kg/ha increase in yield among beneficiaries. Aadhaar-related issues and
difficulties in completing the e-KYC form are major constraints for PM-KISAN
beneficiaries. To address these challenges, it is recommended that Aadhaar–bank
seeding be strengthened through village-level camps and that the e-KYC process
be simplified.
Keywords
Agricultural
policy, direct income support, farmer welfare, impact assessment, PM-KISAN.
JEL Codes
H53, I38, O38, Q12, Q18.