Tamil Nadu government had taken steps to address State-wide irregularities in disbursal of funds under PM Kisan scheme, said Bharatiya Janata Party State president L. Murugan.
Speaking at a press meet here on Monday, he said the State government had suspended officers, sealed computer centres where irregularities took place and recovered some of the funds. “The government has made some moves towards addressing the issue and we are hoping for continued cooperation. Currently, 41 lakh farmers in the State have benefited under the scheme and we are hoping to cover more deserving farmers,” he said.
Explaining the passing of the Farmer’s Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 in the Rajya Sabha on Sunday through voice vote, Mr. Murugan said it would be…