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.

さらに、作物の多様化を促進し、貯蔵や加工ユニットなどの収穫後インフラを強化するため、Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojanaがプルリア、ダージリン、アリプルドゥアール、およびジャルグラムの各地区で展開されます。これらの農業の進展を補完するため、PMGSY-IIIの下で21.3億ルピーを超える価値を持つ49の農村道路プロジェクトが開始され、315kmにわたって遠隔地の農業コミュニティの市場へのアクセスと不可欠な接続性を向上させます。

主なポイント

  • 支援規模: 6月20日に、DBTを通じて1,888億ルピーが9,440万人の農家に送金されます。
  • リスク軽減: PMFBYおよびRWBCISを通じた作物保険の適用範囲を拡大するために、1,220億ルピーの予算が割り当てられています。
  • デジタルとグリーンへの移行: 統合されたAgri-Techプラットフォームの立ち上げとNational Natural Farming Missionは、テクノロジーを活用した持続可能な農業への大きな推進力を示しています。