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Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana – Chhattisgarh

Government of IndiaactiveagricultureLaunched: 2020-05-21

About the Scheme

State scheme providing ₹10,000 per acre for paddy, ₹13,000 per acre for sugarcane. Four annual instalments.

Target Beneficiaries: 24.5 lakh farmers received ₹1,895 crore in first instalment 2023-24. ₹18,208 crore total disbursed till date.

Implementing Agency: Chhattisgarh State Government, Department of Agriculture

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✦Key Features

  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of financial aid to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
  • Covers major crops like paddy, maize, and sugarcane, with provisions for other crops.
  • Financial assistance provided in installments throughout the year.
  • Incentivizes farmers to cultivate pulses and oilseeds by offering additional support.
  • Support extended to landless agricultural laborers through a separate component.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Farmers cultivating specified crops in Chhattisgarh.
  • Landless agricultural laborers registered with the state government.
  • Beneficiaries must be residents of Chhattisgarh.
  • Specific landholding criteria may apply for farmer beneficiaries.

★Benefits

  • Direct financial support to improve farmers' income.
  • Reduction in the financial burden of agricultural input costs.
  • Promotion of crop diversification leading to sustainable agriculture.
  • Enhanced livelihood security for landless agricultural laborers.
  • Stabilization of rural economy through increased purchasing power.

▶Application Process

  • Farmers need to register online or through designated government centers.
  • Submission of required documents for verification.
  • Applications are scrutinized by the Agriculture Department.
  • Eligible beneficiaries receive financial assistance directly into their bank accounts via DBT.
  • Regular updates and grievance redressal mechanisms are available.

₹ Budget Allocation

800000

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): 100% State Government of Chhattisgarh funded.

Exam Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance6%
Mains Relevance7%

Syllabus Tags

Minimum Support Price (MSP)PM-KISAN SchemeAgricultural SubsidiesFarmer Distress and SuicidesCrop Diversification ProgramsRural Development SchemesFood SecurityState-specific Welfare Schemes

Historical Context

Launched on May 21, 2020 (death anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi) to provide economic relief to farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure minimum income.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Institutional landowners.
  • Income tax payers.
  • Former or current holders of constitutional posts.

Sub-Schemes

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana

Financial assistance of ₹7,000 per year to landless agricultural laborers.

Challenges

  • Verification of land records to prevent fraudulent claims.
  • High fiscal burden on the state budget (approx ₹6,000 crore annually).
  • Exclusion of landless laborers (though addressed via the companion 'Nyay' schemes).
  • Dependency on timely data from 'Girdawari' (land inspection).

Reforms & Recommendations

  • Better targeting of tenant farmers (Bataiydars) who are often excluded.
  • Periodic revision of subsidy rates based on input cost inflation.
  • Linking the scheme with 'Carbon Credits' for farmers adopting sustainable practices.

Performance Statistics

Metric

₹30,000 Crore +

Source: Chhattisgarh State Govt

Metric

24 Lakh +

Source: State Budget Data

Critical Analysis

RGKNY is a pioneering state-level Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme that acts as a supplement to the Central PM-KISAN. By linking the input subsidy to the acreage rather than just the production, it attempts to mitigate the risks associated with price volatility. A unique feature is its use as a 'nudge' for crop diversification—incentivising farmers to move from paddy to pulses, oilseeds, or plantation crops by offering higher subsidies. Critics argue that such schemes put a massive strain on the state exchequer, potentially diverting funds from long-term capital assets like irrigation.

SDG Linkages

SDG 1: No PovertySDG 2: Zero HungerSDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Constitutional Backing

Article 38: Promotion of welfare of people.Entry 14 of State List (Agriculture).

Technology Used

Bhuiyan (Land Records Integration)DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)

Success Stories

Shift to Nutri-cereals

Key Takeaways

  • Input subsidy for Kharif crops (Paddy, Maize, Soyabean, etc.).
  • ₹9,000 per acre for paddy; ₹10,000 per acre for other specific crops.
  • Incentive for shifting from paddy to plantation crops: ₹10,000 per acre for 3 years.
  • Transferred in four installments directly to bank accounts.

Probable Questions

Assess the impact of Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana on the crop diversification patterns in Chhattisgarh.

HardMedium

Mains Answer Fodder

Useful for GS3 answers on 'Agricultural Subsidies' and 'Income Support vs. MSP'. Key points: 1. Model for 'Income Support' to stabilize rural demand. 2. Tool for 'Crop Diversification' through differential pricing. 3. Impacts on fiscal deficit vs. social welfare. 4. Role in reducing farmer indebtedness in Chhattisgarh.

Convergence Schemes

  • PM-KISAN
  • Godhan Nyay Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
  • Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Bhoomiheen Krishi Mazdoor Nyay Yojana

Sector Tags

AgricultureSocial WelfareDirect Benefit Transfer