From ineligible beneficiaries to poor recovery of funds, CAG detects lapses in PM-KISAN in Assam

The PM-KISAN scheme’s rollout in Assam has been problematic, with 35% of applicants deemed ineligible and only 0.24% of funds recovered from these non-entitled beneficiaries. A CAG audit uncovered issues such as fake registrations and poor monitoring, leading to a re-verification process initiated by the state government.