Topic: PM-KISAN
These are the ‘unfulfilled tasks’ for which Modi govt is asking for another 5 years
The running theme in BJP ads on TV and radio is that the party is seeking more time to “further” and “expand” its initiatives and schemes.
With cash transfers, both BJP and Congress are showing no imagination in fighting poverty
The scope for graft in plans like NYAY is massive because the benefit is conditional and administrative authorities hold great discretion.
Karnataka Congress says ‘hidden hand’ behind EC move to put farm loan waiver scheme on hold
Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says stalling the scheme will have no effect on the trust that people have in Congress-JD(S) govt.
The buzz in UP about Modi govt’s farm incentive — Rs 2,000 not enough, just a poll gimmick
Farmers say annual Rs 6,000 under PM-KISAN is too little, too late. They highlight stray cattle menace and believe that Balakot air strikes will help BJP.
Bengal, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh & Delhi govts did not certify farmers for PM’s scheme: Jaitley
The Centre had earmarked Rs 20,000 crore for disbursal among 12 crore farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in the current financial year.
How Modi govt managed to transfer funds to 2 crore farmers just 3 weeks after big promise
Modi govt is looking to deliver first instalment to all 12 crore beneficiaries by 31 March but faces a host of challenges, including non-cooperative opposition states.
People sitting in air-conditioned rooms do not know what Rs 6,000 means for poor farmer, says PM Modi
The Centre has announced direct income support of Rs 6,000 per year to those holding cultivable land up to two hectare.
One in three people at Congress rallies may not have voted for the party: Lokniti-CSDS
Survey data from BJP and Congress rallies during 2019 election suggest that huge crowds are deceiving and don’t translate into votes in favour.
Does Congress have a future in India after 2019 Lok Sabha election results?
The Congress party faced a crushing defeat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections at the hands of Narendra Modi-led BJP.
Defence
IAF workhorse AN-32 gets a fuel that’s green and creates jobs for tribals
The IAF will now run its AN-32 transport aircraft on a blended bio-fuel partly derived from trees. It plans to widen the experiment over the next two years.
The Mandal-Mandir era is over, make way for Modi
BJP's Mandir politics has subsumed Mandal under Modi-Shah and created a pan-Hindu vote. Modi's challenger has to invent a new politics.