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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was launched on 24th February 2019 by the Prime Minister in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The PM-KISAN scheme is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

Under the PM-KISAN scheme, all landholding farmer families are provided with financial benefit of Rs 6,000 per annum, payable in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 each.

The dashboard pulls data from NREGA Soft, which is the official management information system for the scheme.

Geotagging of assets created under MGNREGA is a key feature of the digital monitoring dashboard to prevent duplication and ensure authenticity.

The digital dashboard is designed to monitor the implementation of MGNREGA, track progress, and ensure transparency in fund utilization.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry for this scheme.

The scheme provides for up to 300 units of free electricity per month to the beneficiary households.

The scheme aims to provide free electricity to 1 crore households by installing rooftop solar panels.

The initiative focuses on foundational digital literacy, equipping women with the essential skills needed for everyday digital interactions and access to essential services.