Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PIV-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme which provides income support to all landholding farmers' families in the cou...Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PIV-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme which provides income support to all landholding farmers' families in the country to supplement their financial needs for procuring various inputs related to agriculture and allied activities as well as domestic needs, as per the PM Kisan website.A landholder farmer's family is defined as "a family comprising of husband, wife and minor children who own cultivable land as per the land records of the concerned State/UT". The existing land-ownership system will be used for identification of beneficiaries for calculation of benefit. Under the Scheme, the entire financial liability towards transfer of benefit to targeted beneficiaries will be borne by Government of India.Under the PM-KISAN scheme, all landholding farmers' families shall be provided the financial benefit of Rs 60,001 per annum per family payable in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each, every four months. The financial benefit under the scheme shall be directly credited into bank accounts of beneficiaries. Agricultural land being used for non-agricultural purposes will not be covered for benefit under the scheme. The beneficiaries are required to provide their bank account details along with their Aadhaar number so as to credit the financial benefit under the scheme directly into their bank accounts. No benefit can be given if bank account details have not been provided.

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  • Centre may put Rs 1-lakh crore into rural hands

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  • PM Kisan 17th installment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive next installment?

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  • PM Kisan 22nd Instalment date: Is farmer ID mandatory for all to receive next instalment?

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  • Govt to transfer Rs 2,000 under PM-KISAN scheme to 8.69 crore farmers in April 1st week

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  • To reduce fertilizer use, govt eyes direct subsidy transfer

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  • Government to crack down on illegal beneficiaries of PM-KISAN

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    The government is planning to crackdown on those who are illegally receiving benefits of PM-KISAN scheme by concealing facts. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 21st instalment released: If your bank account is not credited, check why and what to do, how to check beneficiary status

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  • We are hoping to reach all eligible families with PM-Kisan scheme by 31st March: Vivek Agrawal

    Most of the states are now on board and providing the data on the portal, said PM-Kisan Scheme CEO. ...More

    Most of the states are now on board and providing the data on the portal, said PM-Kisan Scheme CEO. ...Less

  • PM Modi to release 8th instalment of Rs 19,000 cr for PM-KISAN scheme on Friday

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  • PM releases 8th installment worth over Rs 20,000 cr to 9.5 cr farmers under PM-KISAN

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    Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who was present on the occasion, said West bengal has joined the scheme with more than 7 lakh farmers of the state getting the benefit today. ...Less

  • Over 81,000 farmers deemed ineligible for PM-Kisan scheme in Bihar

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    Over 81,000 farmers in Bihar have been found ineligible for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme due to reasons such as paying income tax. The government has instructed state-owned banks to collect the refund amounting to approximately Rs 81.6 crore from these farmers. The agriculture department has urged the banks to expedite the process and freeze the accounts of ineligible farmers. Some banks have already collected around Rs 10.3 crore in refund money. ...Less

  • PM-Kisan Scheme: PM Modi to release 21st instalment for farmers nationwide on 19th November

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  • Govt disburses Rs 15,841 cr to 7.92 cr farmers under PM-KISAN during lockdown

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  • PM-KISAN scheme: Mallikarjun Kharge claims no. of beneficiaries decreasing with every instalment

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  • View: Smart binaries of PM-KISAN scheme

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    A near-election-time rollout, provided implementation is not horribly botched up, is cleverer politically. ...Less

  • Bengal farmers denied Rs 8,400 cr direct benefit due to state govt's confrontational stance: Guv

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  • PM Kisan Samman Nidhi 19th instalment to be released soon: Check registration details, e-KYC modes, eligibility

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    The 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana will be disbursed by the end of February 2025. To receive the benefits, eligible farmers must complete the e-KYC process. The PM-Kisan scheme provides Rs. 6000 annually to beneficiaries in three installments. ...Less

  • No proposal to increase funds given under PM-KISAN: Tomar

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    PM-KISAN is a central Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme under which financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per annum is provided to all landholding farmer families across the country, subject to certain exclusion criteria. ...Less

  • Budget 2024 for Farmers: Agriculture industry wants FM to hike PM Kisan installment amount to Rs 8,000 in budget

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    PM Kisan scheme in Budget 224: Under the PM Kisan scheme, eligible farmers' families across the country earn Rs 6,000 yearly, which is paid in three payments every four months via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Agricultural experts asked the FM to raise the PM-KISAN installment amount in the Union Budget 2024. ...Less

  • Rs 374.78 crore payment pending for reprocessing under PM-KISAN since 2019: Centre

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    About Rs 374.78 crore amount is pending for reprocessing after failed transactions occurred under the central scheme PM-KISAN since its launch in 2019, according to the agriculture ministry data placed before Parliament. ...Less

  • PM transfers about Rs 19,500 cr to over 9.75 cr farmers under PM-KISAN

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    An annual financial benefit of Rs 6,000 is provided to eligible beneficiary farmer families, payable in three equal four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000 each, under the PM-KISAN scheme. ...Less

  • Modi takes charge as PM; first decision is to release Kisan Nidhi instalment worth Rs 20,000 cr for farmers

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the 17th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Monday, marking his first act after his third consecutive swearing-in. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), launched in 2019, provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmers, disbursed in three instalments of ₹2,000 each, directly to their bank accounts. ...Less

  • PM Modi to release Rs 19,500 crore to 9.75 crore farmers under PM Kisan on August 9

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the amount, which is the next instalment of PM KISAN via video ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the amount, which is the next instalment of PM KISAN via video conferencing. ...Less

  • What are the charges for eKYC under PM Kisan scheme

    Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are required to submit eKYC in order to get ...More

    Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana are required to submit eKYC in order to get the program's benefits. ...Less

  • Centre starts registration for Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana

    The government has budgeted Rs 10,774.50 crore for implementation of the scheme for the first three years ...More

    The government has budgeted Rs 10,774.50 crore for implementation of the scheme for the first three years starting this fiscal. ...Less

  • PM to release Rs 20,000 cr for farmers, felicitate 'Krishi Sakhis' in Varanasi visit on June 18

    PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18 to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme worth over Rs 20,000 ...More

    PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18 to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme worth over Rs 20,000 crore for 9.26 crore farmers. He will also honor over 30,000 Self Help Group members trained as 'Krishi Sakhis'. ...Less

  • Government panel to review farmers left out of PM KISAN scheme

    The committee may review such cases on request of state govts if the left-out beneficiaries are large in ...More

    The committee may review such cases on request of state govts if the left-out beneficiaries are large in number. ...Less

  • Government notifies extension of PM-KISAN scheme to all farmers

    In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers. ...More

    In its manifesto for 2019 general elections, the BJP had promised to extend the scheme to all farmers. ...Less

  • Bengal Governor writes to Mamata, asks why state wants to be intermediary in PM-Kisan funds transfer

    Earlier in the week, Banerjee wrote to the Centre, saying that she was ready to implement PM-Kisan and Ay ...More

    Earlier in the week, Banerjee wrote to the Centre, saying that she was ready to implement PM-Kisan and Ayushman Bharat schemes in West Bengal if the funds are routed through the state government. ...Less

  • Over 2 lakh farmers in Nagaland get Rs 299 cr under PM-Kisan since 2019: Narendra Singh Tomar

    According to the data presented by Agriculture Minister, in the ongoing 2021-22 fiscal year, the central ...More

    According to the data presented by Agriculture Minister, in the ongoing 2021-22 fiscal year, the central government has transferred Rs 79.70 crore to beneficiary farmers till November 30. ...Less

  • 20 million farmers listed so far for PM-KISAN dole

    Of these, 5.5 million likely to get first tranche of Rs 2,000 on February 24 when PM is expected to launc ...More

    Of these, 5.5 million likely to get first tranche of Rs 2,000 on February 24 when PM is expected to launch scheme. ...Less

  • PM-Kisan Scheme benefits not reaching tillers: RBI directors

    The members of the board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have drawn finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ...More

    The members of the board of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have drawn finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s attention to the inefficacy of the government’s PM-Kisan Scheme and the plight of housing finance companies (HFCs) during their interaction with her last week. ...Less

  • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi 20th instalment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive the next instalment?

    The PM-Kisan scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible landholding farmer families, distributed in th ...More

    The PM-Kisan scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to eligible landholding farmer families, distributed in three instalments. Farmers must complete eKYC and link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts to ensure timely receipt of the Rs 2,000 benefit. ...Less

  • Election Commission views sought on PM-KISAN scheme

    Officials said that it’s best to seek the EC view before new beneficiaries can be added after the electio ...More

    Officials said that it’s best to seek the EC view before new beneficiaries can be added after the election dates were announced. ...Less

  • Relief for farmers and traders under Modi 2.0

    Reiterating its commitment towards the farming community, cabinet today approved the additional expense o ...More

    Reiterating its commitment towards the farming community, cabinet today approved the additional expense of 12,000 crore for PM KISAN extending it to all farmers. ...Less

  • PM Modi to release 17th installment of PM-KISAN scheme: What is PM KISAN scheme, benefits, eligibility, other details

    On February 24, 2019, the PM-KISAN plan was introduced to support the financial requirements of all farme ...More

    On February 24, 2019, the PM-KISAN plan was introduced to support the financial requirements of all farmers who own land, subject to a set of exclusion criteria related to higher income status. ...Less

  • PM Kisan scheme: 10 million more farmers may get Rs 2,000 this week

    After the second round of fund transfer later this week, the government will make payments on a regular b ...More

    After the second round of fund transfer later this week, the government will make payments on a regular basis as and when data is validated by PFMS. ...Less

  • Centre asks States to send beneficiary list of farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

    The Centre has recently launched PM-KISAN scheme under which it will provide Rs 6,000 annually to 14.5 cr ...More

    The Centre has recently launched PM-KISAN scheme under which it will provide Rs 6,000 annually to 14.5 crore farmers in three equal instalments. ...Less

  • West Bengal comes on board PM-KISAN just before code of conduct came into force: Narendra Singh Tomar

    The West Bengal government showed interest to implement the central scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Ni ...More

    The West Bengal government showed interest to implement the central scheme Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-KISAN) just before the code of conduct for assembly election came into force, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said in Parliament. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 20th instalment: When will PM Kisan beneficiaries receive the next instalment?

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 19th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme on February 24, 2025, ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 19th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme on February 24, 2025, in Bhagalpur, Bihar, continuing financial aid to landholding farmers. The scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three installments of Rs 2,000 directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 20th instalment: When is the next instalment date in June?

    Indian farmers are anticipating the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, expected in June ...More

    Indian farmers are anticipating the 20th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, expected in June, though official confirmation is awaited. This scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually in three instalments to eligible farmers. To receive benefits, farmers must complete eKYC and link their Aadhaar to their bank accounts, ensuring they meet all eligibility criteria. ...Less

  • PM announces mission to make India self-sufficient in edible oils

    Addressing a virtual event on PM-Kisan scheme, he said over Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in the edibl ...More

    Addressing a virtual event on PM-Kisan scheme, he said over Rs 11,000 crore will be invested in the edible oil ecosystem. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 16th installment of Rs 21,000 crore released to more than 9 crore beneficiaries; How to check status online

    PM Kisan 16th installment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 16th installment of the Pradhan Mant ...More

    PM Kisan 16th installment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 16th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme worth over Rs 21,000 crore to more than 9 crores farmers today. ...Less

  • Weeding out fake welfare scheme beneficiaries to help save ₹18K cr

    The Indian government expects to save ₹18,000 crore in the current fiscal year by identifying and removin ...More

    The Indian government expects to save ₹18,000 crore in the current fiscal year by identifying and removing fake beneficiaries from various welfare schemes. Duplicate or ineligible farmers receiving benefits from the PM Kisan scheme have already been removed from the database, resulting in savings of ₹9,000 crore. In addition, efforts are being made to prevent the diversion of subsidised fertilisers for industrial use, and measures have been taken to eliminate duplicate or fake job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), saving around ₹4,000 crore. ...Less

  • PM-KISAN disbursals may be delayed

    The instalment is normally transferred to bank accounts of eligible farmers within the first 10-15 days o ...More

    The instalment is normally transferred to bank accounts of eligible farmers within the first 10-15 days of the month it is due — April, August and December — although once it took longer. ...Less

  • Government working in war-footing mode to fight second wave of COVID-19: PM Modi

    "After 100 years, such a terrible pandemic is testing the world at every step. We have an invisible enemy ...More

    "After 100 years, such a terrible pandemic is testing the world at every step. We have an invisible enemy in front of us, which is in multi-form... We are overcoming obstacles in resources in the fight against second wave of coronavirus rapidly and efforts are being made to work on war-footing mode," Modi said. ...Less

  • PM Modi releases 19th PM Kisan Samman Nidhi instalment; how to check beneficiary status, eligibility, eKYC process

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th instalment of PM-Kisan scheme for eligible beneficiaries. ...More

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th instalment of PM-Kisan scheme for eligible beneficiaries. Under this scheme, each beneficiary gets an annual benefit of Rs 6,000, in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 every four months. ...Less

  • Government to hire pro team to monitor KISAN scheme

    The government so far has received data of 47.6 million eligible beneficiaries. ...More

    The government so far has received data of 47.6 million eligible beneficiaries. ...Less

  • PM-KISAN: Centre gives 1 more year exemption from Aadhaar seeding to Assam, Meghalaya, J-K, Ladakh

    Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in February 2019, an amount of Rs ...More

    Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, launched in February 2019, an amount of Rs 6,000 per annum is released in three equal installments directly into the bank accounts of 14.5 crore farmer beneficiaries across the country. ...Less

  • Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu to launch 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme on August 2

    Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to launch the 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Na ...More

    Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to launch the 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate it on August 2. Eligible farmers will receive Rs 20,000 annually in three installments. This includes the central government's PM-Kisan contribution. The state aims to support around 47 lakh farmers. The government has allocated significant funds for the first installment. ...Less

  • Andhra govt deposits Rs 7,000 each to 47 lakh farmers under 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme

    Andhra Pradesh government initiated the 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme. N Chandrababu Naidu's government d ...More

    Andhra Pradesh government initiated the 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' scheme. N Chandrababu Naidu's government deposited Rs 7,000 to 47 lakh farmers. This is part of the annual Rs 20,000 financial aid. The Chief Minister launched the Rs 3,174 crore initiative in Darsi. The scheme includes central government's PM-Kisan contribution. 'Annadatha Sukhibhava' was a poll promise by Naidu. ...Less

  • Rs 12,305 cr disbursed so far to farmers under PM-KISAN scheme

    The scheme provides a payment of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 to beneficiarie ...More

    The scheme provides a payment of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 to beneficiaries. ...Less

  • PM-Kisan beneficiaries alerted against fake messages and fraudulent claims

    The Ministry of Agriculture has issued an advisory cautioning PM-Kisan beneficiaries against fraudulent m ...More

    The Ministry of Agriculture has issued an advisory cautioning PM-Kisan beneficiaries against fraudulent messages circulating online. These deceptive messages often promise additional benefits or request personal data, potentially leading to financial loss. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 21st instalment released for farmers in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh; how to check beneficiary status and eligibility

    Pm Kisan 21 instalment: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the 21st PM-Kisan insta ...More

    Pm Kisan 21 instalment: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the 21st PM-Kisan instalment for farmers in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh on Friday, September 26, 2025. ...Less

  • Centre to evaluate PM KISAN scheme to assess its impact on farmers

    To be undertaken by the Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog, the evaluation is be ...More

    To be undertaken by the Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Office of NITI Aayog, the evaluation is being done to understand the success of the scheme in supplementing the financial needs of the farmers, its impact on farm income and the extent to which it has reduced dependence on moneylender. The scheme costs the government Rs 60,000 crore a year. ...Less

  • Assam orders inquiry into allegations of irregularities in implementation of PM-KISAN scheme

    Additional Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua has been entrusted with the responsibility to probe into the prep ...More

    Additional Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua has been entrusted with the responsibility to probe into the preparation of faulty beneficiary list and submit his report within one month. ...Less

  • Sought data of farmers registered on PM-Kisan portal, state to verify, says Mamata Banerjee

    Banerjee, during a press meet, also said that she would make arrangements to convene an assembly session ...More

    Banerjee, during a press meet, also said that she would make arrangements to convene an assembly session soon for passing a resolution against the three contentious farm laws, which have sparked protests across the country. ...Less

  • PM Kisan 19th instalment: How to find next instalment date and beneficiary list online; check eligibility, eKYC process

    Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be prov ...More

    Under the PM Kisan Yojana, an income support of Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments will be provided to all land holding farmer families. This is payable in three equal 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000/- each. ...Less

  • Government transfers over Rs 19k cr to 9.65 cr farmers under PM-KISAN during lockdown

    Giving update on sowing operations for kharif (summer sown) crops, the ministry said about 34.87 lakh hec ...More

    Giving update on sowing operations for kharif (summer sown) crops, the ministry said about 34.87 lakh hectares area has been covered so far under paddy as compared with 25.29 lakh hectares during the corresponding period last year. ...Less

  • PM Kisan Next Installment: When PM Kisan 12th installment amount will be credited to beneficiary account

    On May 31, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over Rs 21,000 crore to 10 crore farmers as the ...More

    On May 31, 2022 Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over Rs 21,000 crore to 10 crore farmers as the 11th instalment of the PM-Kisan Scheme. ...Less

  • PM Modi releases Rs 18,000-crore PM-Kisan installment, Congress questions timing

    The Congress questioned the release of the money just two days ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgar ...More

    The Congress questioned the release of the money just two days ahead of assembly elections in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and wondered if it was "intentional". While polling in Madhya Pradesh will be held in a single phase on November 17, in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, voting for the second-phase will be conducted. The first phase was held on November 7. ...Less

  • Centre pays Rs 1,364 crore to over 20 lakh undeserving beneficiaries under PM-KISAN

    The Union Agriculture Ministry, in response to the RTI application, identified two categories of undeserv ...More

    The Union Agriculture Ministry, in response to the RTI application, identified two categories of undeserving beneficiaries who received PM-KISAN payouts as "ineligible farmers" and "income tax payee farmers". ...Less

  • PM Kisan Samman Yojana: Who are excluded from getting benefits

    The state governments and the UT administrations will identify the farming families who are qualified for ...More

    The state governments and the UT administrations will identify the farming families who are qualified for aid, according to the scheme's standards. Every year, Rs 6,000 is sent directly into qualifying farmers' bank accounts in three four-monthly installments of Rs 2,000. ...Less

  • We are open to increasing cash payment to farmers: Radha Mohan

    As and when we have more resources, this amount will definitely be increased, says Radha Mohan. ...More

    As and when we have more resources, this amount will definitely be increased, says Radha Mohan. ...Less

  • PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: How to add beneficiary and check status

    All landholding farmers' families will receive a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 every year under the PM-KI ...More

    All landholding farmers' families will receive a financial benefit of Rs 6,000 every year under the PM-KISAN scheme, payable in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each every four months. According to the scheme's rules, a family consists of a husband, a wife and a minor child. ...Less

  • PM Modi to release Rs 20,500 crore PM-Kisan installment for 9.7 crore farmers on Aug 2

    Narendra Modi will release the 20th PM-Kisan installment from Varanasi on August 2. This will benefit 9.7 ...More

    Narendra Modi will release the 20th PM-Kisan installment from Varanasi on August 2. This will benefit 9.7 crore farmers nationwide with Rs 20,500 crore. The direct benefit transfer scheme completes five years. Over Rs 3.69 lakh crore has been transferred through 19 installments. Farmers must complete e-KYC and link Aadhaar to receive the benefit. ...Less

  • Aadhaar mandatory for getting PM-Kisan benefits from December onwards: Centre

    "The mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries' data continues to be applicable for relea ...More

    "The mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding of beneficiaries' data continues to be applicable for release of all installments falling due with effect from December 1, 2019 onward," Agriculture Minister said in Lok Sabha. Under PM-Kisan scheme, the government is providing Rs 6,000 per annum in three equal installments to 14 crore farmers. ...Less

  • Over 20 million got Rs Rs 2,000 under PM-KISAN scheme: Radha Mohan Singh

    Farmers are growing crops which can give them more income. They are becoming prosperous,” he said. ...More

    Farmers are growing crops which can give them more income. They are becoming prosperous,” he said. ...Less

  • In first Cabinet meeting, government reaches out to farmers, traders

    The existing PM-KISAN scheme will now target another 20 million families at a total annual cost of Rs 87, ...More

    The existing PM-KISAN scheme will now target another 20 million families at a total annual cost of Rs 87,217.5 crore. ...Less

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