Odisha CM Office: PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Reaches 35 Lakh Farmers
Synopsis
The Chief Minister's Office of Odisha confirmed that over 35 lakh state farmers received more than ₹700 crore under PM-KISAN's 24th instalment, part of a ₹18,690 crore nationwide transfer to 9.34 crore farmer families on October 30, 2026.
Key Takeaways
The 24th instalment of PM-KISAN was released on October 30, 2026 .
More than 9.34 crore farmers across India received over ₹18,690 crore in total.
Odisha received over ₹700 crore for more than 35 lakh beneficiary farmers .
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year in three instalments of ₹2,000 each via direct bank transfer.
The scheme was launched in February 2019 as India's flagship agricultural direct benefit transfer programme.
Over 35 lakh farmers in Odisha have received more than ₹700 crore under the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN Yojana — part of a nationwide release that channelled more than ₹18,690 crore to over 9.34 crore farmers across the country, the Chief Minister's Office of Odisha announced on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The CMO described PM-KISAN as 'କୃଷକଙ୍କ ଆର୍ଥିକ ସଶକ୍ତୀକରଣ ଓ ସମୃଦ୍ଧି ଦିଗରେ ଏକ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ' — 'an important step towards the financial empowerment and prosperity of farmers.' The Odia-language post underscored the state's share of a disbursement that is among the largest single-day cash transfers in Indian agriculture.
₹700 Crore Lands in Odisha's Farm Households
PM-KISAN, launched in February 2019, provides eligible landholding farmer families ₹6,000 per year in three instalments of ₹2,000 each, transferred directly to bank accounts. For Odisha — a state where agriculture remains the backbone of rural livelihoods — the scheme's periodic releases function as a predictable income floor for small and marginal cultivators.
Odisha's slice of the 24th instalment works out to roughly ₹2,000 per beneficiary farmer, consistent with the per-instalment design of the scheme. With more than 35 lakh farmers receiving the transfer simultaneously, the injection represents a significant pulse of liquidity into rural Odisha's economy ahead of the rabi sowing season.
PM-KISAN at Scale: Nine Crore Farmers, One Transfer
Nationally, the 24th instalment touched more than 9.34 crore farmer families, making the cumulative reach of the programme one of the widest direct benefit transfers in any agricultural economy. Since inception, PM-KISAN has become the central pillar of India's direct benefit transfer architecture for the farm sector — a recurring cash lifeline designed to cushion income volatility caused by erratic monsoons, input-cost pressures, and price uncertainty.
Odisha's registered farmer base receiving PM-KISAN benefits has grown steadily since the scheme's rollout, with the state government running parallel verification drives to weed out ineligible beneficiaries and ensure that genuine small farmers remain on the rolls.
With the 24th instalment now disbursed, the clock starts ticking toward the 25th — and any updates on beneficiary verification or integration of PM-KISAN with state-level farm support schemes will be closely watched by Odisha's agricultural community.
Point of View
Now entering its eighth year without major structural revision. Odisha's ₹700 crore share signals that the state's farmer registration and verification machinery is broadly functional, a point of quiet administrative pride for the BJP-led state government. The announcement ahead of the rabi sowing window is likely deliberate optics — cash in hand when seed and fertiliser costs peak carries both policy logic and political resonance. Whether PM-KISAN's flat ₹6,000-per-year ceiling continues to be adequate against rising input inflation remains the sharpest unresolved question in India's farm income debate.
NationPress
30 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PM-KISAN 24th instalment amount per farmer?
Each eligible farmer receives ₹2,000 per instalment under PM-KISAN, which provides ₹6,000 per year across three instalments. The 24th instalment was released on October 30, 2026.
How many farmers in Odisha got PM-KISAN 24th instalment?
More than 35 lakh farmers in Odisha received PM-KISAN 24th instalment funds, with total disbursement exceeding ₹700 crore, according to the Chief Minister's Office of Odisha.
How much was released nationally under PM-KISAN 24th instalment?
Over ₹18,690 crore was released nationally under the 24th instalment of PM-KISAN, benefiting more than 9.34 crore farmer families across India.
When was PM-KISAN scheme launched?
PM-KISAN was launched in February 2019 as a central sector direct benefit transfer scheme to provide income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible landholding farmer families.
How does PM-KISAN money reach farmers in Odisha?
PM-KISAN funds are transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer system, with three instalments of ₹2,000 each released every year.
