Modi Releases 22nd PM-KISAN Installment of Rs 18,650 Crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme on March 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Guwahati, Assam, transferring approximately Rs 18,650 crore directly to the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore eligible farmers across India through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.

The installment provides Rs 2,000 to each beneficiary, marking the latest in a series of quarterly payments under the flagship program launched in February 2019. The scheme delivers Rs 6,000 annually to small and marginal farmers in three equal tranches, aimed at supplementing their income for agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as household expenses like education and healthcare. With this release, the total funds disbursed since inception will surpass Rs 4.27 lakh crore, following 21 prior installments that amounted to more than Rs 4.09 lakh crore.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the initiative earlier in the week, highlighting the government's focus on ensuring benefits reach genuine recipients. "The move reflects the government's commitment to farmers and its emphasis on honouring the country's...