Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme during a programme in Guwahati on Friday. The move will provide financial support to millions of farmers across the country.
During the event, the Prime Minister will transfer more than ₹18,640 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.3 crore farmer families. Each eligible beneficiary will receive ₹2,000 under the latest instalment through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The PM-Kisan scheme, launched in 2019, provides income support to small and marginal farmers. Under the programme, farmers receive ₹6,000 every year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each. The amount is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts to help them meet farming and household expenses.
Officials said the funds will be released digitally by the Prime Minister during the public event. The programme in Guwahati is expected to witness the participation of farmers, government representatives and officials from the agriculture sector.
According to the Agriculture Ministry, the PM-Kisan scheme is among the largest income-support programmes for farmers in India. Since its launch, the government has transferred more than ₹4 lakh crore to farmer families across the country. With the release of the 22nd instalment, the total amount disbursed under the scheme will increase further.
Farmers have been advised to complete their e-KYC verification to receive the payment without any issues. Linking Aadhaar details with bank accounts and updating necessary information on the official PM-Kisan portal are also important for beneficiaries to ensure smooth transfer of funds.
Eligible farmers can check their payment status and beneficiary details through the official PM-Kisan website using their Aadhaar number, bank account number or registered mobile number.
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