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While income tax payees are generally excluded, mandatory submission of income tax returns by all beneficiaries is not a primary method for strengthening the database for all beneficiaries. Aadhaar seeding, e-KYC, and physical verification are key steps to identify genuine farmers and prevent fraud.

The PM-KISAN scheme was launched on February 24, 2019, though it was made effective from December 1, 2018.

The financial benefit under PM-KISAN is directly transferred to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme initially had a landholding limit, but it was later removed. Institutional landholders are generally excluded. It is a central sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive an annual financial assistance of ₹6,000, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each.

Green Skills are essential for the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy, focusing on environmental protection and resource efficiency.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is the nodal ministry responsible for the Skill India Mission and its various sub-initiatives.

The Skill India Tech-Future initiative is designed to equip the youth with advanced skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainable Green Skills to meet future industry demands.

The objective of ABDM is to create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide-range of data, information and infrastructure services, duly leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems.

The National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is the apex body responsible for the implementation of ABDM.

Under ABDM, every citizen is provided with an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number, which is a 14-digit unique identification number.