Knowledge Level of PM-KISAN Scheme among Beneficiary Farmers: Study in Fatehpur District of Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Fatehpur District of Uttar Pradesh state during 2023-24. To study the knowledge level of farmers about the PM KISAN scheme of the region by using simple random sampling techniques in Fatehpur District constituting a total sample of 360 respondents who are the beneficiaries of the scheme. It was inferred from the research that 27.50 per cent of respondents exhibited a low level of knowledge about the scheme, while 40.28 per cent of total respondents, fell into the medium category. A significant portion 32.22 per cent demonstrated a high level of Knowledge. The findings suggest that 36.38 per cent of beneficiaries fully understood the scheme's purpose whereas 21.95 per cent of respondents were not aware that the scheme is centrally sponsored. A very small portion of the population i.e. 26.95 per cent of the population correctly recognised the responsibility of the state government in identifying the list of the eligible farmers. This trend indicates that although beneficiaries are availing the advantages of the PM KISAN scheme, there remains a lack of awareness regarding some basic aspects. Therefore, the government may consider implementing targeted awareness programmes to ensure a clear understanding of the scheme's components, eligibility criteria and available benefits, enabling farmers to utilize the scheme more effectively.