You may have heard about the PM-Kisan scheme, a government initiative that gives ₹6,000 a year to small and marginal farmers to help them manage their expenses.

I am sure you would have, but does your teen know about it? 

Have You Ever Tried Explaining Government Schemes To Your Teen?

Government schemes are often filled with big words and complicated rules, making them hard to understand, especially for teenagers who just want to know what it actually means and why it matters.

So how do you start?

First, start with the word “scheme”. Yes, it's basic, but you would be amazed to see the blank stare on your teen’s face when you start talking about it. Try explaining in simple words like “A government scheme is just a program created to help people like farmers, students, or small business owners by giving them support or benefits.” Then bring in a real scheme like the PM-Kisan scheme.

Don’t start dumping information. Try making it conversational like “What would you do with ₹6,000 if you had to manage a farm?” Then they will come up with ideas which indirectly make your job easy.

Teens may not follow the news closely, but they do understand terms like money and hard work. 

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How to Tell Your Teen About The PM-Kisan Scheme

Just talk in simple terms like,

“A lot of farmers don’t earn much, even though they grow the food we eat. This scheme is the government’s way of saying ‘We see your work, and here’s a little support.’”

When you are scrolling through social media or a news channel on TV, just pause and let them understand the news. For example, if there’s a headline that says “12 crore farmers benefited under PM-Kisan”, you can say: “See this? It means 12 crore farmers got financial help directly from the government.”

You can also spark conversations like “Do you think schemes like this should be only for farmers, or should others get help too?”  These types of questions spark curiosity in teenagers and have always proved more effective than giving them lectures on any topic. 

Why Does The PM-Kisan Scheme Matter?

Explain, then it’s not only about the money and how it's helping the country get rid of corruption. The farmers get money straight into their bank accounts, which means less corruption and faster help.

Not every conversation needs to be a detailed civics lesson. It can be just simple with a few lines shared casually over dinner or a walk. 

And who knows? The next time your teen sees a headline about farmers or budget schemes, they might just pay attention.