Singapore Star published an article that explains a current India scheme (PM Kisan) that supports farmers. It is one of the finest examples of the use of digital public goods to reach out directly to beneficiaries without middlemen. According to ICAR and the International Food Policy Research Institute, the scheme has helped to address the liquidity constraints of farmers & their desire to purchase agricultural inputs. Further, for the small and marginal farmers, it has not only helped them to meet their requirement of funds for farm inputs but also for their daily consumption, education, health, and other incidental expenses.
Republished in News on Air.