PM-Kisan 23rd Instalment: ₹18,880 Crore to Benefit 9.44 Crore Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme on June 20, marking a massive milestone in India's agricultural support system. This disbursement will transfer ₹18,880 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers nationwide via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
Massive Financial Outlay and Cumulative Impact
The upcoming disbursement, scheduled to take place in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, represents a significant portion of the government's commitment to rural income security. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed that since the scheme's inception in 2019, the total amount transferred under PM-Kisan has surpassed the ₹4.46 lakh crore mark.
West Bengal will see a substantial share of this instalment, with over 45.35 lakh farmers set to receive approximately ₹907 crore. This latest infusion will push the cumulative PM-Kisan payments in the state beyond ₹15,055 crore.
Strengthening Crop Insurance and Digital Agriculture
Beyond direct cash transfers, the Prime Minister will launch major initiatives to safeguard farmer livelihoods against climate risks. A combined outlay of approximately ₹12,200 crore will be deployed for the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS). The government has set an ambitious target to provide insurance coverage to nearly 1.10 crore farmers across 30 lakh hectares by 2026-27, protecting crops valued at ₹28,140 crore.
Technological integration is also a key focus. Under the Digital Agriculture Mission, a new Agri-Tech platform will be launched. This unified interface aims to streamline fertilizer distribution, Kisan Credit Card services, DBT benefits, and Minimum Support Price (MSP)-based government procurement, making agricultural management more efficient for the modern farmer.
Promoting Natural Farming and Infrastructure Development
The visit will also mark the launch of the National Natural Farming Mission in West Bengal. The initiative aims to establish 346 natural farming clusters covering 17,300 hectares by 2026-27, benefiting 43,250 farmers through bio-based inputs and specialized training.
Para abordar los desafíos de la poscosecha, se implementará el Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana en los distritos de Purulia, Darjeeling, Alipurduar y Jhargram. Este programa se centra en impulsar la productividad y fortalecer infraestructuras vitales, como las instalaciones de almacenamiento y procesamiento. Además, el Primer Ministro inaugurará 49 proyectos de caminos rurales con un valor superior a los ₹213 crore bajo el PMGSY-III, que abarcan 315 km para mejorar el acceso al mercado y la conectividad de las comunidades agrícolas remotas.
Conclusiones clave
- Apoyo financiero directo: Se están distribuyendo ₹18,880 crore a 9.44 crore de agricultores, lo que incrementa el gasto total del programa a más de ₹4.46 lakh crore desde 2019.
- Mitigación de riesgos: Una inversión de ₹12,200 crore en esquemas de seguros agrícolas tiene como objetivo cubrir a 1.10 crore de agricultores para el periodo 2026-27.
- Cambio digital y sostenible: El lanzamiento de una nueva plataforma Agri-Tech y la Misión Nacional de Agricultura Natural destaca la transición hacia la digitalización de los servicios y la promoción de prácticas agrícolas ecológicas.