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.
Pour relever les défis post-récolte, le Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana sera introduit dans les districts de Purulia, Darjeeling, Alipurduar et Jhargram. Ce programme se concentre sur l'augmentation de la productivité et le renforcement des infrastructures vitales, telles que les installations de stockage et de transformation. De plus, le Premier ministre inaugurera 49 projets de routes rurales d'une valeur de plus de 213 crores ₹ dans le cadre du PMGSY-III, s'étendant sur 315 km afin d'améliorer l'accès aux marchés et la connectivité des communautés agricoles isolées.
Points clés
- Soutien financier direct : 18 880 crores ₹ sont distribués à 9,44 crores d'agriculteurs, portant les dépenses totales du programme à plus de 4,46 lakh crores ₹ depuis 2019.
- Atténuation des risques : Un investissement de 12 200 crores ₹ dans des programmes d'assurance récolte vise à couvrir 1,10 crore d'agriculteurs d'ici la période 2026-27.
- Transition numérique et durable : Le lancement d'une nouvelle plateforme Agri-Tech et de la National Natural Farming Mission souligne une volonté de numériser les services et de promouvoir des pratiques agricoles écoresponsables.