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October 30, 2026 6:03 PM

PM-KISAN: Over ₹18,690 crore transferred to more than 9.34 crore farmers under 24th instalment; cumulative disbursement crosses ₹4.64 lakh crore

The government on Friday released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), transferring over ₹18,690 crore directly to more than 9.34 crore eligible farmers across the country through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. The instalment was released on October 30 at Banaskantha, Gujarat. With this, the total amount disbursed to eligible farmer families under the scheme has crossed ₹4.64 lakh crore through 24 instalments, according to a government press re...

October 30, 2026 4:58 PM

PM Modi unveils projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Banaskantha, releases PM-KISAN instalment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat’s Banaskantha and released more than Rs 18,000 crore to about 10 crore farmers under PM-KISAN. Addressing a public gathering, he described farmers as among the strongest pillars of a Viksit Bharat and said their welfare and empowerment remained a government priority. More than Rs 1,000 crore from the latest PM-KISAN instalment reached ove...

October 30, 2026 9:06 AM

PM Modi to Release ₹18,690 Crore+ to Over 9.34 Crore Farmers Under PM-KISAN on October 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) at Banaskantha, Gujarat, on 30 October. The instalment will transfer more than ₹18,690 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore farmers across the country. The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation 521 units established under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) to strengthen agricultural storage, processing, and related infrastructure, and inaugurate ...

October 29, 2026 3:53 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on October 30-31, launch projects worth over ₹14,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore in Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar. The visit will also feature the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, the launch of railway services and celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On October 30, the Prime Minister will visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) and ...

October 8, 2026 12:05 PM

5G reaches every district, over 5.5 lakh base stations operational: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative role of mobile phones and digital connectivity in governance, saying technology has enabled faster, more transparent and convenient delivery of government services to citizens. Addressing the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said hundreds of government services are now accessible through mobile phones, while government assistance is being transferred directly into...

August 2, 2026 11:44 AM

Cabinet approves continuation of PM-KISAN till 2030-31 with ₹3.15 lakh crore outlay

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. The decision aims to ensure continued income support to eligible farmer families through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "We are committed to empowering and ensuring the prosperity of our farmer brothers and sisters across...

June 23, 2026 3:51 PM

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi: How India’s largest direct benefit transfer scheme is reshaping rural prosperity

In a major boost to India's agricultural sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on June 20, transferring more than ₹18,880 crore directly into the bank accounts of 9.44 crore farmers across the country. The event, held at Tarakeswar in Hooghly district of West Bengal, marked another milestone for one of the world's largest Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes. Among the beneficiaries were more than 2.18...

June 19, 2026 1:31 PM

PM Modi to release PM-KISAN funds, lead International Day of Yoga celebrations during his Bengal visit on June 20-21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to West Bengal on June 20 and 21, during which he will participate in Paschimbanga Divas celebrations, launch and inaugurate key development projects, release the 23rd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations in Kolkata, and commission three indigenously built naval ships. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi will begin his visit on June 20 at around 3:45 PM by attending t...

June 5, 2026 3:21 PM

How India’s farm sector has evolved over the past decade

India's agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by higher public investment, record crop production, expanded farmer support programmes, greater access to institutional credit and the growing adoption of technology. The changes have coincided with efforts to improve productivity, strengthen rural incomes, expand irrigation coverage and diversify sources of farm income. How important is agriculture to the economy? Agriculture and allied sector...

March 24, 2026 8:33 PM

PM-KISAN crosses ₹4.27 lakh crore disbursal, over 9.35 crore farmers benefit

The Centre has disbursed over ₹4.27 lakh crore to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme since its launch in February 2019, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday. Under the scheme, eligible cultivable landholding farmers receive ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts. So far, 22 instalments have been released. During the 21st instalment disbursal on November 19, 2025, more tha...