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The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a major government initiative, provides direct financial assistance to farmers in India. Launched in 2019, the scheme aims to support landholding farmers by providing an annual income support of ₹6,000 in three instalments. The scheme has disbursed over ₹4.27 lakh
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The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, has provided over ₹4.09 lakh crore to Indian farmers through 21 installments. The scheme offers financial aid of ₹6,000 annually to farmers with cultivable land, distributed via Direct Benefit Transfer. Efforts have been made to ensure digital inclusion and address discrepancies
PM-KISAN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Coimbatore, transferring ₹500 crore to 25 lakh farmers in Chhattisgarh. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated rural road projects worth ₹2,225 crore, enhancing infrastructure and connectivity for nearly 780 villages. The event also marked the expansion
Natural Farming
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, emphasizing the importance of natural farming for India's agricultural future. He announced the release of ₹18,000 crore to support 9 crore farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme and highlighted the need for
PM-KISAN
On November 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, providing ₹18,000 crore in direct financial assistance to 9 crore farmers. This initiative, part of one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programs, has disbursed over ₹3.70 lakh
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu on November 19, 2025. He will pay respects at the Mahasamadhi of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, participate in centenary celebrations, and release a commemorative coin and stamps. Later, he will inaugurate the South India
Jammu & Kashmir
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of ₹171 crore to 8.55 lakh farmers in Jammu & Kashmir as part of the PM-KISAN scheme, aimed at supporting those affected by floods and landslides. The total assistance under PM-KISAN has reached ₹4,052 crore. Additional measures include ₹85
PM-KISAN
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring ₹171 crore to 8.55 lakh farmers in Jammu & Kashmir. The government has disbursed a total of ₹4,052 crore under this scheme. Additional support includes ₹85 crore for the reconstruction
PM-KISAN
The Union Agriculture Minister announced the release of the 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, providing over ₹540 crore to more than 27 lakh farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, who have been impacted by recent floods and landslides. This financial support aims to assist farmers in meeting immediate
Flood Relief
Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the flood-affected village of Badyal Brahmana in Jammu to assess crop damage and meet with victims. He announced immediate relief measures including the release of funds under PM-Kisan, additional workdays under MGNREGA, and compensation for livestock losses. The government is committed to
PACS
The Ministry of Cooperation has implemented various measures to integrate Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with PM-KISAN and other Central schemes, aiming to transform PACS into local service delivery hubs for farmers. Key initiatives include ERP-enabled convergence with farmer databases, multi-sectoral scheme linkages, and the establishment of new Farmer Producer
PM-KISAN
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, provides financial assistance of Rs 6,000 per year to farmers with cultivable land through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme mandates Aadhaar seeding for payments, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Over Rs 3.90 lakh crore has been disbursed through 20 installments. An