Record Rs 4.27 Lakh Cr Released to Farmers Under PM-KISAN
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A landmark achievement for Indian agriculture: PM-KISAN payouts have eclipsed Rs 4.27 lakh crore. PM Modi’s nod to the 22nd installment disbursed Rs 18,640 crore+ to over 9.32 crore farmers, with 2.15 crore women among the recipients.
Thursday’s fact sheet underscores its global prominence in direct transfers. Aadhaar-linked checks and e-land records make it a model of efficiency and accountability.
The initiative embodies ‘annadatta’ reverence, backed by a Rs 60,000 crore budget slice for 2026-27. IFPRI and NITI Aayog data reveal income surges and debt reductions, validating its efficacy.
From Kerala’s Edakkara, Bhamini leverages the aid for smarter farming and higher outputs, praising the hassle-free DBT. Durgapur’s Anil Halder in Andamans launched watermelons post-payout, funding key purchases for diversification.
J&K’s Deepak Singh Negi in Kupwara upgrades inputs, enhancing crop standards and volumes. Rolled out in 2019, PM-KISAN commits Rs 6,000 annually per family in three Rs 2,000 doses.
This surge past 4.27 lakh crore marks not just fiscal heft but a paradigm shift in farmer empowerment, fostering investments that bolster food production and economic stability nationwide.
