The Maharashtra government will provide additional subsidy of Rs 3,000 to farmers under its Namo Shetkari Sanman Nidhi Yojana. This will be in addition to the present level of Rs 6,000. The farmers in Maharashtra also gets Rs 6,000 annually under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana. Together, the farmers from Maharashtra under these two schemes will get an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000, announced Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, reported news agency IANS,

“PM Narendra Modi Ji's 'PM Kisan Samman Nidhi' has become a lifeline for farmers, ensuring financial stability and dignity. Also, under the 'NaMo Shetkari Samman Yojana' launched by the state government, the annual subsidy of Rs 6,000 given to farmers will soon be increased by another Rs 3,000. This will ensure that a total of Rs 15,000 is deposited annually into farmers' accounts through both schemes, further strengthening their financial security,” said the chief minister on the occasion of distribution of the 19th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, reported IANS.