PM Kisan 22nd Installment to Benefit Over 9.32 Crore Farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) from Guwahati, Assam, on March 13, 2026. This installment will see an amount of more than ₹18,640 crore transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across India.
With this latest installment, the total amount transferred under the PM Kisan scheme will exceed ₹4.27 lakh crore. Each eligible farmer family receives financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal installments. This initiative has been crucial in supporting farmers, particularly in rural areas, by providing them with essential financial resources.
Notably, over 2.15 crore women farmers will receive financial assistance in this installment. The scheme has been instrumental in boosting demand in the rural economy and reducing farmers’ dependence on debt, according to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who emphasized that “this timely assistance helps farmers purchase essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.”
The PM Kisan scheme, initiated in February 2019, operates through India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the distribution of funds. Farmers can complete their e-KYC from home using a face-authentication-based mobile app, which simplifies the process of verifying their eligibility.
Additionally, the ‘Know Your Status (KYS)’ module allows beneficiaries to check their payment status and eligibility easily. The government has also introduced a ‘Voluntary Surrender’ facility for affluent farmers, ensuring that benefits reach genuine farmers who need them the most. A robust verification system is in place to remove ineligible or deceased beneficiaries from the list, further enhancing the integrity of the scheme.
Chouhan remarked, “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Central Government has placed the welfare of farmers at the heart of policy-making.” The PM-KISAN scheme has not only provided financial relief but has also encouraged agricultural investment, contributing to a significant increase in food grain production, which rose from 252 million tonnes in 2014 to 357 million tonnes in 2025.
As the release date approaches, observers are keen to see how the funds will impact the agricultural sector and rural livelihoods. The ongoing commitment to supporting farmers through such initiatives remains a critical focus for the government. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any additional measures that may accompany this installment to further enhance the benefits for farmers.
