What are the deficiencies in implementing the PM-Kisan Yojana according to the CAG
CAG raps Arunachal for 'deficiencies' in implementing PM-Kisan Yojana
According to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana in Arunachal Pradesh has several deficiencies:
- Lack of proper identification and verification: The CAG found discrepancies in the identification and verification of beneficiaries, raising concerns about the eligibility criteria being followed.
- Non-inclusion of eligible beneficiaries: The audit found cases where eligible beneficiaries were excluded from the scheme. This indicates a failure to effectively identify and cover all deserving farmers.
- Incomplete documentation: The CAG observed incomplete documentation related to land ownership, making it difficult to ascertain the landholding status of the beneficiaries.
- Delays in payment: The audit highlighted significant delays in the release of funds to the beneficiaries, resulting in financial hardships for them.
- Inadequate monitoring: The CAG pointed out weak monitoring mechanisms, such as the absence of a robust management information system, which hindered effective implementation and tracking of the scheme.
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