PM Narendra Modi will today launch the govt's ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Gorakhpur. As the govt rolls out the scheme today, about 1 crore farmers will receive Rs 2,000 each in their bank accounts. Another one crore farmers will be covered in the next 2-3 days. The scheme was announced in this year's budget, with an aim to lessen hardships faced by small and marginal farmers. Under the scheme, Rs 6,000 per year will be given in 3 equal installments to about 12 crore farmers.