Giving PM-KISAN the multiplier effect (Hindu Business Line)

Hindu Business Line published an op-ed by Deepak Varshney, Anjani Kumar, PK Joshi, and Devesh Roy on an analysis by IFPRI and the  Indian Council of Agriculture Research of the PM-KISAN direct transfer scheme. The study empirically assessed technology choices and adoption of practices following the rollout of PM-KISAN. The research found that PM-KISAN is a game-changer and can have significant effects if it is timely, not transaction-cost heavy, and is provided with complementary inputs such as extension services. The scheme also needs back-end infrastructure and institutions in place to be effective.