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Centre Rejects Independent Review of 2,205 PMKSKs Impact on Jammu Kashmir Farmers
✍️ kashmirlife.net
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 09:35 PM
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The Indian government has declined to commission an independent assessment of the 2,205 PMKSKs scheme's effects on farmers in Jammu and Kashmir, sparking concerns among agricultural stakeholders.
The Centre announced that it will not conduct an independent review of the 2,205 PMKSKs (Prime Minister Kisan Samman Kendra) units deployed across Jammu and Kashmir. The scheme, launched to provide financial and advisory support to farmers, has been in operation since early 2023.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture, officials said that the impact of the scheme would be evaluated internally and that external scrutiny was not deemed necessary. The decision follows earlier promises by the government to assess the programme’s effectiveness.
Farmers’ associations in the region have expressed alarm at the lack of transparency, arguing that an independent audit could highlight gaps in service delivery and inform future policy adjustments. They fear that without a thorough review, the scheme may continue to fall short of its intended benefits.
The move has raised questions about the government’s commitment to accountability in rural development initiatives, with analysts warning that the absence of an objective assessment could undermine trust among the farming community.
In a statement released by the Ministry of Agriculture, officials said that the impact of the scheme would be evaluated internally and that external scrutiny was not deemed necessary. The decision follows earlier promises by the government to assess the programme’s effectiveness.
Farmers’ associations in the region have expressed alarm at the lack of transparency, arguing that an independent audit could highlight gaps in service delivery and inform future policy adjustments. They fear that without a thorough review, the scheme may continue to fall short of its intended benefits.
The move has raised questions about the government’s commitment to accountability in rural development initiatives, with analysts warning that the absence of an objective assessment could undermine trust among the farming community.