The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in February 2019, aims to provide financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). However, strict monitoring has revealed that ineligible individuals, including income tax payees, PSU employees, government staff, and constitutional post holders, received funds unlawfully. In response, the government …