4.3 lakh farmers to benefit from two schemes

Kakinada: The PM Kisan and the Anna Data Suraksha Scheme of TDP government is expected to benefit 4.3 lakh farmers in East Godavari.

According to East Godavari lead bank district manger BV Subrahmanyam, the PM Kisan benefit of Rs 6,000 per annum is applicable to small and marginal farmers.

Under the ADSS, Rs 9,000 for small and marginal farmers and Rs 15,000 for tenant farmers will be given.

The time frame of continuation of the scheme is expected to be announced later. As far as beneficiaries under ADSS scheme is concerned, family will be taken as one unit in the extension of benefit under this scheme.

The authorities credited Rs 1,000 to each of these 4.3 lakh accounts.

After receiving the feedback on these credits, the balance amount will be credited by agriculture department, the LDM clarified.