Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has awarded the top-performing States and Districts for their exemplary work with respect to the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme on 24th February 2021. Karnataka, Maharashtra and UP were awarded for being the most efficient PM-Kisan implementation States. A NIC(HQ) Development team received the award for PM-Kisan website and mobile App development in a record time and providing technical support to NIC’s state and district centres for successful implementation of the scheme. B Maharashtra received the award for Best State in effectively attending the beneficiary complaints and grievances. C Ahmed Nagar District has received the Best District Award for the completion of physical verification. D Pune District has received the Best District to address the beneficiary complaints and grievances. E The Districts, Anantapur and Nellore received the Best District awards for empowering farmers.