- PM-KISAN provides direct income support to farmers.
- It is not linked to production of any particular crop or production at all.
- This means it does not distort the market.
- It is considered a good strategy to alleviate farm distress.
- It is likely to be less inflationary than other schemes/subsidies like MSP.
- It helps improve financial security by providing a stable income stream.
- It is seen as the best strategy to alleviate farm distress until agriculture markets are freed.