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.

또한, 작물 다양성을 촉진하고 저장 및 가공 시설과 같은 수확 후 인프라를 강화하기 위해 Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana가 푸룰리아(Purulia), 다질링(Darjeeling), 알리푸르두아르(Alipurduar), 자르그람(Jhargram) 지역 전역에 도입될 예정입니다. 이러한 농업 발전을 보완하기 위해 PMGSY-III에 따라 21억 3,000만 루피 이상의 가치를 지닌 49개의 농촌 도로 프로젝트가 개통될 예정이며, 이는 315km 구간을 아우르며 원격 농촌 공동체의 시장 접근성과 필수 연결성을 개선할 것입니다.

핵심 요약

  • 지원 규모: 6월 20일, DBT를 통해 9,440만 명의 농민에게 1,888억 루피가 지급될 예정입니다.
  • 리스크 완화: PMFBY 및 RWBCIS를 통한 농작물 보험 보장 범위를 확대하기 위해 1,220억 루피의 예산이 배정되었습니다.
  • 디지털 및 친환경 전환: 통합 애그리테크(Agri-Tech) 플랫폼과 국가 자연 농법 미션(National Natural Farming Mission)의 출범은 기술 기반의 지속 가능한 농업을 향한 주요 추진력을 의미합니다.