Rs 110 crore scam in PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme busted in Tamil Nadu, several officers suspended

12:10:00 AM, Thursday 10th of September 2020 | in miscellaneous

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Secretary Gagandeep Singh Bedi on Tuesday said that some 500,000 fake beneficiaries have got Rs 110 crore from the PM-Kisan Nidhi scheme. The Department has recovered around Rs 32 crore so far. Speaking to reporters he said, 34 government officials have been suspended and 80 computer operators and other private staff have been dismissed. Ineligible persons in 13 districts have availed the cash assistance.