CM Bhajan Lal at PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Event in Gujarat
Synopsis
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma attended the PM-KISAN 24th instalment disbursal event in Gujarat on 30 October 2026, as the central scheme delivered Rs 2,000 directly to eligible farmer families across India.
Key Takeaways
The 24th instalment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi was transferred at a live ceremony in Gujarat on 30 October 2026 .
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma was present at the event, representing one of India's largest agrarian states.
PM-KISAN provides Rs 6,000 per year (in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each) directly to eligible small and marginal farmer families.
The scheme was launched in February 2019 as a direct benefit transfer programme to bypass intermediaries.
The Union government rotates high-profile disbursal events across states to maximise national visibility of the programme.
Farmers across India moved one step closer to their next direct cash transfer on Friday, 30 October 2026, as the Union government hosted the disbursal ceremony for the 24th instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi in Gujarat — and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was present at the event, signalling cross-state political weight behind the rollout.
What PM-KISAN means for the farmer at the field's edge
Launched in February 2019, the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme delivers Rs 6,000 per year in direct benefit transfers to eligible small and marginal farmer families — split into three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each. The money lands directly in a farmer's bank account, bypassing intermediaries entirely. With each successive tranche, the cumulative reach and the political symbolism of the programme have only grown.
By the time the 24th instalment arrives, the scheme has run for over seven years, touching tens of millions of farm households. Rajasthan — a state with a large agrarian population — has been a consistent beneficiary across each disbursal cycle, which makes CM Sharma's attendance at the Gujarat event a pointed statement of solidarity with the farming constituency.
Gujarat as the stage for a national programme
Choosing Gujarat as the host state for the 24th instalment ceremony follows a pattern the Union government has maintained: rotating the high-profile disbursal events across states to amplify local visibility. Earlier ceremonies have drawn together central ministers and state chief ministers, framing what is administratively a routine bank transfer as a moment of national agricultural solidarity. The format ensures that no single state feels like the default home of the scheme.
For CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, attending the live event is also a direct message to Rajasthan's farming communities ahead of any state-level budget deliberations on agriculture support — that the central pipeline remains open and the state government is watching it closely.
The next question farmers and policy-watchers will ask is simple: when does the 25th instalment clock start, and will any state budget announcement layer additional support on top of the central transfer? That is the number that will matter most on the ground.
Point of View
Now deep into its seventh year and 24th disbursement cycle. Chief ministerial attendance at these events is rarely incidental — it signals alignment between state and central governance narratives ahead of budget seasons. For CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, being seen at the Gujarat ceremony reinforces Rajasthan's institutional commitment to the agrarian welfare arc that the BJP has built since 2019. The choice of Gujarat as host also underscores how the ruling party uses its home-state stronghold as a symbolic stage for national welfare messaging.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme?
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme launched in February 2019 that provides Rs 6,000 per year in direct income support to eligible small and marginal farmer families, paid in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each directly into their bank accounts.
When was the PM-KISAN 24th instalment transferred?
The 24th instalment transfer event was held on 30 October 2026 in Gujarat, as announced by Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma on X.
Why was the PM-KISAN event held in Gujarat?
The Union government periodically rotates the high-profile disbursal ceremonies across different states to broaden visibility of the scheme and involve state leaders from across India.
Who is Bhajan Lal Sharma?
Bhajan Lal Sharma is the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and a senior BJP leader who took office in December 2023.
How much money do farmers get per PM-KISAN instalment?
Each PM-KISAN instalment delivers Rs 2,000 directly into the bank account of every eligible farmer family, amounting to Rs 6,000 annually over three such payments.
