BJPs Commitment to Transparency and Accountability in Panchayati Raj Elections

Jaipur, October 21: Ahead of the first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections, BJP state president Madan Rathore emphasized that these elections are not just about selecting representatives but also about providing a new direction for village development and farmer welfare. He stated that the BJP aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and public participation in panchayats, ensuring that government schemes benefit farmers, the poor, women, youth, and marginalized communities.

Rathore also shared statistics related to farmer welfare schemes. He revealed that under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, over 76.18 lakh farmers in the state have received more than ₹14,405 crore, while 1.09 crore farmers have been granted interest-free short-term agricultural loans amounting to ₹67,293 crore.

Scheme-wise Statistics and Average Benefits

Scheme	Beneficiaries	Amount (₹)	Average per Beneficiary
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi	76.18 lakh farmers	Over 14,405 crore	Approx. 18,900
Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (six installments)	Over 65 lakh farmers	3,387 crore	–
Interest-free Short-term Agricultural Loans	1.09 crore farmers	67,293 crore	Approx. 61,700
Agricultural Loans	3.18 lakh farmers	561 crore	Approx. 17,600
Interest-free Loans for Livestock Families	1.03 lakh families	775 crore	Approx. 75,200
Livelihood Loans	45,968 beneficiaries	400 crore	Approx. 87,000
Interest Subsidy	66,043 farmers	66.49 crore	Approx. 10,100
Long-term Agricultural Loans	11,145 farmers and small entrepreneurs	338 crore	Approx. 3.03 lakh
Agricultural Input Subsidy	59.53 lakh farmers	5,666 crore	Approx. 9,500

The average amounts were calculated by dividing the total amount by the number of beneficiaries. For the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi, the number of beneficiaries is reported as ‘over 65 lakh’, hence an average is not provided.

Proposal to Increase Kisan Samman Nidhi

Rathore announced that the annual assistance under the Chief Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹3,000, with plans to raise it further to ₹6,000. Combined with the central government’s ₹6,000, farmers currently receive ₹9,000 annually. If the state contribution reaches ₹6,000, the total will rise to ₹12,000, a promise made by the BJP in its Gram Vikas Sankalp Patra released on October 11.

Focus on Animal Husbandry and Livelihood

Rathore stressed the importance of strengthening the rural economy by promoting agriculture alongside animal husbandry and other livelihood activities. He noted that merely providing assistance during the harvest is insufficient; farmers need support across all levels, including income assistance, affordable loans, risk protection, and investment in agriculture.

He emphasized that expanding basic facilities such as drinking water, rural roads, sanitation, agricultural services, animal husbandry, and employment is essential for empowering panchayats. Comprehensive village development can only occur when panchayats implement plans tailored to local needs.

The first phase of the Panchayati Raj elections is scheduled for Thursday, October 22.

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