Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 11: The Government with a view to augment the income of the farmers, launched the Central Sector Scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi’ (PM-KISAN) during the financial year of 2018-19 which is 100% funded by Govt. of India. Under the Scheme, eligible farmer families receive financial benefits of Rs. 6000/- per year payable in 3 equal installments of Rs. 2000/- each, in every four months. The scheme aims to supplement the financial needs of the farmers in procuring various inputs to ensure proper crop health and appropriate yields, commensurate with the anticipated farm income.