CM Sai Hails PM-Kisan 24th Instalment Release for Chhattisgarh Farmers
Synopsis
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Dev Sai, attending an event at Krishi Mahavidyalaya Jora in Raipur, announced the release of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi's 24th instalment into farmers' accounts, crediting PM Modi's leadership and congratulating the state's farming community.
Key Takeaways
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi's 24th instalment has been released into eligible farmers' bank accounts across India.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai made the announcement from Krishi Mahavidyalaya, Jora, Raipur on 30 October 2026 .
The scheme, launched in February 2019 , provides Rs 6,000 per year (in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each) to eligible landholding farmer families.
CM Sai described the cash transfer as 'economic support' that honours farmers' labour and strengthens agriculture.
The announcement was framed under the #ViksitBharat and #ViksitChhattisgarh vision, linking routine welfare delivery to the national development agenda.
Farmers across Chhattisgarh are receiving fresh financial support as the 24th instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi lands in their bank accounts — a moment Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai marked in person at Krishi Mahavidyalaya, Jora, Raipur on Friday, 30 October 2026.
In a post shared by the Chief Minister's Office of Chhattisgarh, CM Sai credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for the release, calling it 'arthik sambal' — economic support — that 'honours the hard work of farmers and strengthens agriculture.' He extended warm congratulations to all 'annadata bhai-behenon' (farmer brothers and sisters) of the state.
What PM-Kisan delivers — and why the 24th instalment matters
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, launched in February 2019 under the Modi government, is India's flagship direct cash-transfer scheme for agricultural households. Eligible landholding farmer families receive Rs 6,000 per year, disbursed in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each directly into their bank accounts — bypassing middlemen entirely.
Each instalment release is a pulse-check on one of India's largest welfare pipelines, covering tens of millions of rural households nationwide. Chhattisgarh, a predominantly agrarian state, has a significant stake in every disbursal cycle. State governments routinely mark these moments publicly, reinforcing their connection to the central programme's benefits.
Raipur's Krishi Mahavidyalaya as the backdrop
The Chief Minister chose Krishi Mahavidyalaya (Agriculture College), Jora, Raipur as the venue — a deliberate signal. Agricultural colleges double as outreach hubs where policy meets practice, and the setting amplifies the message that farmer welfare is both a political priority and an institutional commitment in the state.
CM Sai's post also carried the hashtags #ViksitChhattisgarh and #ViksitBharat, tying the instalment release explicitly to the broader national vision of a 'developed India' by 2047 — framing routine welfare delivery as part of a long-arc transformation story.
For farmers watching their accounts, the 24th instalment is less about optics and more about Rs 2,000 arriving before the rabi sowing season gets underway. That timing, year after year, is the scheme's quiet, structural power.
Point of View
PM-Kisan has normalised direct cash transfer as the primary instrument of farmer income support — a structural shift that now defines how rural welfare is communicated and contested.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and how much money do farmers get?
PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government direct benefit transfer scheme launched in February 2019. Eligible landholding farmer families receive Rs 6,000 per year, paid in three instalments of Rs 2,000 each directly into their bank accounts.
When was the PM-Kisan 24th instalment released?
The 24th instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi was released on or around 30 October 2026, as announced by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai at Krishi Mahavidyalaya, Jora, Raipur.
Who is Vishnu Dev Sai and what is his role in PM-Kisan?
Vishnu Dev Sai is the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. As CM, he oversees the state-level implementation of central schemes like PM-Kisan and publicly acknowledges instalment releases to the farming community.
How many instalments of PM-Kisan have been released so far?
According to the announcement by the Chhattisgarh Chief Minister's Office, the 24th instalment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi has been released as of October 2026.
Which farmers are eligible for PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi?
Landholding farmer families across India are eligible for PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, subject to certain exclusion criteria set by the central government, such as income tax payers and institutional landholders.
