Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 22nd installment of the PM Kisan scheme, benefiting over 9.32 crore farmer families.
PM Kisan 22nd Installment to Benefit Over 9 Crore Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) from Guwahati, Assam, on March 13, 2026. This installment will see an amount of more than ₹18,640 crore transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across India.
With this latest installment, the total amount disbursed under the PM Kisan scheme will exceed ₹4.27 lakh crore. Each eligible farmer family receives financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year, distributed in three equal installments, which has been pivotal in supporting agricultural activities.
In this installment alone, over 2.15 crore women farmers are set to receive financial assistance. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, a prominent figure in the government, stated, “This timely assistance helps farmers purchase essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.” He further emphasized that the PM-KISAN scheme has significantly boosted demand in the rural economy and reduced farmers’ dependence on debt.
The PM-KISAN scheme, initiated in February 2019 under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, aims to provide direct income support to farmers. It operates through India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, ensuring transparency and efficiency in fund transfers. Farmers can complete their e-KYC from home using a face-authentication-based mobile app, making the process more accessible.
Additionally, the ‘Know Your Status (KYS)’ module allows beneficiaries to check their payment status and eligibility, further enhancing the scheme’s user-friendliness. The government has also introduced a ‘Voluntary Surrender’ facility for affluent farmers to ensure that benefits reach genuine farmers, alongside a robust verification system to remove ineligible or deceased beneficiaries from the list.
Chouhan remarked, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government has placed the welfare of farmers at the heart of policy-making.” This commitment is reflected in the significant increase in food grain production, which rose from 252 million tonnes in 2014 to 357 million tonnes in 2025, showcasing the positive impact of such initiatives on agricultural productivity.
As the release date approaches, observers are keen to see how this installment will further influence the rural economy and support farmers in their agricultural endeavors. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional measures that may accompany this installment, but the government’s focus on transparency and support for farmers remains clear.
