Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 8 Jul 2026
“We are committed to doubling the income of our farmers by 2024. Through improved market access via e-NAM, enhanced MSP procurement, crop insurance under PM Fasal Bima Yojana, and investment in irrigation infrastructure, every kisaan will see their real income double compared to 2015-16 levels.”
The government claims nominal farm income doubled using Situation Assessment Survey data, but independent economists dispute this, noting real income adjusted for inflation shows only 30-40% growth.
Opposition raises issue in Parliament Winter Session; demands white paper on farmer income calculation methodology.
View sourceICAR study disputes government methodology; estimates real farmer income growth at 33% over 2015-16 baseline.
View sourceGovernment releases Situation Assessment Survey of Agricultural Households 2024 claiming significant income gains.
View sourceWe have established PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras to provide all agricultural inputs and services as one-stop shops to our farmers. We will further expand the network of PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras.
We have started using nano-urea to ensure continued soil fertility in Indian farmlands. We will further expand access to and encourage adoption of Nano Urea.
We have upgraded KVKs to provide digital solutions to our farmers. We will further upgrade all Krishi Vigyan Kendra into a one-stop centre for skill development.
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