PM Modi Disburses ₹20,000 Crore to Over 9.26 Crore Farmers Under PM-KISAN Scheme

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi on Tuesday released Rs 20,000 crore to support over 9.26 crore farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.

This marks Modi’s first visit to his Lok Sabha constituency since assuming office for a third consecutive term.

Following his recent swearing-in, PM Modi promptly approved the release of the 17th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, with funds distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer.

The event saw the presence of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan, and Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak, among others.

The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in 2019, aims to provide income support to farmers by transferring ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments directly into their bank accounts. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to enhance the financial security of the farming community and uplift the agricultural sector.

By directly transferring funds to the beneficiaries’ accounts, the PM-KISAN scheme ensures transparency and efficient delivery of financial assistance, enabling farmers to invest in better resources and improve their livelihoods.