PM Modi Releases ₹18,680 Crore Under PM-KISAN Scheme for 9.34 Crore Farmers

PM-KISAN 24th Instalment Released, Over 9.34 Crore Farmers to Receive Financial Assistance Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, October 30, released the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme at an event in Bhildi, Banaskantha district, Gujarat. Under this instalment, more than ₹18,680 crore is being transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.34 crore eligible farmer families across the country. Each eligible beneficiary receives ₹2,000 in this instalment. Under the PM-KISAN scheme, eligible farmer families receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments. The scheme aims to provide financial support to farmers for agricultural and household requirements. The amount is transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. Farmers can check their beneficiary status through the official PM-KISAN portal. Completing mandatory e-KYC and ensuring correct Aadhaar, bank account and land-record details are important for receiving payments. The latest instalment is part of the Centre's continued financial assistance programme for eligible farming families across India.