PM Modi Set to Unveil 22nd PM-Kisan Installment on March 13
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New Delhi, March 11 (NationPress) The 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), a key initiative by the government to support farmers, is set to be unveiled on March 13, 2026. This announcement was made by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the installment from Guwahati, Assam, facilitating the transfer of over Rs 18,640 crore directly into the bank accounts of more than 9.32 crore farmer families through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Chouhan elaborated that this initiative underscores the government's dedication towards farmers and its mission to respect the nation's “annadatas.”
Since its inception in February 2019, the scheme has successfully channeled more than Rs 4.09 lakh crore directly to the bank accounts of farmers.
With this upcoming 22nd installment, the total disbursement will surpass Rs 4.27 lakh crore.
The program, initiated under PM Modi's leadership, has established a crucial framework for a meaningful transformation in the agricultural landscape by providing direct financial aid to small and marginal farmers.
Eligible farmer families benefit from Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three equal payments, which are directly deposited into their bank accounts.
Minister Chouhan stated that over 2.15 crore women farmers will also benefit from financial assistance in this installment.
This timely support aids farmers in managing their agricultural expenses, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other essential farming supplies.
Moreover, it also assists in fulfilling household requirements like education and healthcare.
Chouhan emphasized the government’s ongoing efforts to economically empower women farmers and enhance the financial stability of rural households through this initiative.
He pointed out that various independent studies have confirmed that the PM-Kisan scheme has bolstered the rural economy by diminishing farmers’ reliance on loans and fostering increased investments in agriculture.