From ineligible beneficiaries to poor recovery of funds, CAG detects lapses in PM-KISAN in Assam

The implementation of the PM-KISAN scheme in Assam has faced significant issues, with 35 per cent of applicants found ineligible and only 0.24 per cent of funds recovered from these non-entitled beneficiaries. A CAG audit revealed a lack of monitoring, fake registrations, and multiple entries, leading to ineffective scheme execution.