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PM Modi to release 22nd PM-KISAN instalment tomorrow
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on March 13, transferring more than Rs 18,640 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the details on Wednesday, stating that the instalment will be released by the Prime Minister during a programme in Guwahati, Assam.
According to the minister, since the launch of the scheme in February 2019, the government has transferred more than Rs 4.09 lakh crore directly into the accounts of eligible farmers. With the release of the upcoming instalment, the total cumulative transfer will cross Rs 4.27 lakh crore.
Under the PM-KISAN scheme, each eligible farmer family receives Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments, which are credited directly to their bank accounts.
Chouhan said the scheme represents a major step towards providing direct income support to small and marginal farmers and reflects the government’s commitment to honour the country’s “Annadatas”.
The Union Minister highlighted that more than 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance under the 22nd instalment.
He said the scheme has emerged as a robust support system for women farmers and marginal farming families, helping them meet agricultural expenses as well as essential household needs such as education and healthcare.
According to the Agriculture Ministry, independent studies indicate that the PM-KISAN scheme has helped increase rural demand, reduce dependence on debt and encourage agricultural investment.
The scheme operates through India’s digital public infrastructure, ensuring transparency and eliminating the role of middlemen.
