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.
为了应对收获后的挑战，Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana 计划将在普鲁利亚 (Purulia)、大吉岭 (Darjeeling)、阿里布尔杜阿尔 (Alipurduar) 和 贾格拉姆 (Jhargram) 地区推行。该计划侧重于提高生产力并加强存储和加工设施等关键基础设施。此外，总理将在 PMGSY-III 框架下启动价值超过 213 亿卢比的 49 个农村道路项目，总里程达 315 公里，以改善偏远农业社区的市场准入和连通性。
核心要点
- 直接资金支持： 正在向 9440 万农民发放 1888 亿卢比，使自 2019 年以来的计划总支出超过 4.46 万亿卢比。
- 风险缓解： 在作物保险计划中投资 1220 亿卢比，目标是在 2026-27 年度覆盖 1100 万农民。
- 数字化与可持续转型： 新型农业科技 (Agri-Tech) 平台的推出以及国家天然农业任务 (National Natural Farming Mission) 的启动，凸显了向服务数字化和推广环保耕作方式迈进的趋势。