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 fiscal boost for India's agricultural sector. The disbursement will see ₹18,880 crore transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers nationwide.

Massive Fiscal Injection via Direct Benefit Transfer

The upcoming disbursement, scheduled to take place in Tarakeswar, Hooghly district, underscores the government's commitment to the income security of small and marginal farmers. Using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, the government ensures that funds reach beneficiaries without intermediary leakages. Since the scheme's inception in 2019, the cumulative amount transferred under PM-Kisan has surpassed a staggering ₹4.46 lakh crore.

In West Bengal alone, the impact will be significant. Approximately 45.35 lakh farmers in the state are slated to receive around ₹907 crore in this instalment, pushing the state's cumulative PM-Kisan payments beyond the ₹15,055 crore mark.

Expanding Crop Insurance and Digital Agriculture

Beyond direct cash transfers, the Prime Minister will launch a series of initiatives to safeguard farmer livelihoods against climate volatility. This includes the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS), backed by a combined outlay of approximately ₹12,200 crore. The government’s ambitious roadmap aims to provide insurance coverage to nearly 1.10 crore farmers across 30 lakh hectares by 2026-27, covering crops valued at ₹28,140 crore.

To modernize the sector, a new Agri-Tech platform will be introduced under the Digital Agriculture Mission. This platform will serve as a unified digital interface, streamlining fertilizer distribution, Kisan Credit Card (KCC) services, DBT benefits, and Minimum Support Price (MSP)-based government procurement.

Focus on Natural Farming and Rural Infrastructure

The visit will also witness the launch of the National Natural Farming Mission. In West Bengal, the initiative aims to establish 346 natural farming clusters covering 17,300 hectares during 2026-27, benefiting 43,250 farmers through bio-based inputs and specialized training.

علاوه بر این، طرح Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana در شهرستان‌های پورولیا، دارجلینگ، آلیپوردوآر و جارگرام برای ترویج تنوع کشت و تقویت زیرساخت‌های پس از برداشت، مانند واحدهای ذخیره‌سازی و فرآوری، اجرا خواهد شد. برای تکمیل این پیشرفت‌های کشاورزی، ۴۹ پروژه جاده روستایی به ارزش بیش از ۲۱۳ کرور روپیه تحت طرح PMGSY-III افتتاح خواهد شد که ۳۱۵ کیلومتر را جهت بهبود دسترسی به بازار و اتصال ضروری جوامع کشاورزی دورافتاده پوشش می‌دهد.

نکات کلیدی

  • مقیاس حمایت: ۱۸,۸۸۰ کرور روپیه در تاریخ ۲۰ ژوئن از طریق DBT به ۹.۴۴ کرور کشاورز منتقل خواهد شد.
  • کاهش ریسک: بودجه ۱۲,۲۰۰ کروری به افزایش پوشش بیمه محصولات از طریق PMFBY و RWBCIS اختصاص یافته است.
  • تحول دیجیتال و سبز: راه‌اندازی یک پلتفرم یکپارچه Agri-Tech و مأموریت ملی کشاورزی طبیعی (National Natural Farming Mission)، نشان‌دهنده گامی بزرگ به سوی کشاورزی مبتنی بر فناوری و پایدار است.