Source: Mint
Context:
The Government of India plans to introduce a comprehensive, technology-driven monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanism to ensure that farmers receive the full benefits of central and state schemes efficiently and without leakages.
Key Features:
- Quarterly Stakeholder Meetings:
- States will conduct quarterly meetings at block, district, and state levels with farmers, panchayat representatives, and other stakeholders to assess implementation of government schemes.
- Objective:
- Bridge the gap between policy formulation and implementation.
- Ensure farmers are aware of, understand, and can access schemes.
- Promote adoption of sustainable and improved farming practices.
- Farmer-Centric Focus:
- Special attention will be on small and marginal farmers, who often face barriers such as low literacy, lack of access to information, and complicated application processes.
- Existing Schemes Covered:
More than 27 major farmer-centric schemes, including:- PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi)
- PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana)
- Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
- FPO Formation and Promotion
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)
Significance
- Bridges the gap between policy formulation and execution.
- Strengthens transparency, accountability, and efficiency in scheme delivery.
- Provides a structured feedback loop to improve government outreach and farmer participation.
