<h1>Government Launches PM-KISAN to Support Small Farmers with Rs. 6,000 Annually; Boosts Fisheries and Infrastructure Initiatives.</h1> The government is launching the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) to provide assured income support to small and marginal farmers. The program will offer Rs. 6,000 annually to landholding farmer families with up to 2 hectares of cultivable land, benefiting around 12 crore families. The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry's budget has increased significantly, supporting various agricultural and infrastructure initiatives. Additionally, a separate Department of Fisheries will be established to enhance the sector's growth. The government will also extend Kisan Credit Card benefits to animal husbandry and fisheries, providing interest subventions for loans to these farmers.