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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Disburses ₹18,690 Crore to 93.4 Million Farmers Nationwide
✍️ UdaipurTimes.com
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 06:40 PM
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The central government has released ₹18,690 crore under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, benefiting more than 93.4 million farmers across India.
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PKSN) scheme, launched in 2019, aims to provide direct income support to small and marginal farmers. In its latest tranche, the government has disbursed a total of ₹18,690 crore to eligible beneficiaries.
The funds were allocated to over 93.4 million farmers, covering all states and union territories. Each beneficiary is slated to receive ₹18,000 per year, divided into three equal installments of ₹6,000 each.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare confirmed that the payments were processed through the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the State Bank of India, ensuring timely delivery to the farmers’ bank accounts.
This disbursement marks a significant step in the government's effort to strengthen rural livelihoods and reduce financial distress among the agricultural community.
The funds were allocated to over 93.4 million farmers, covering all states and union territories. Each beneficiary is slated to receive ₹18,000 per year, divided into three equal installments of ₹6,000 each.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare confirmed that the payments were processed through the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the State Bank of India, ensuring timely delivery to the farmers’ bank accounts.
This disbursement marks a significant step in the government's effort to strengthen rural livelihoods and reduce financial distress among the agricultural community.