PM-KISAN
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, August 02 2025: Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today virtually joined a National event which marked the release of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.

The instalment was formally launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

A record disbursement of Rs 20,500 crore is being transferred directly to the bank accounts of more than 9.7 crore farmers under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and eliminating any role of middlemen.

Launched in February 2019, the PM-KISAN scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative aimed at supporting the financial needs of land-holding farmers.

Under this scheme, farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually, disbursed in three equal instalments directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.

Since its inception in 2019, the scheme has disbursed Rs 3.69 lakh crore to farmers through 19 instalments.

The 20th instalment has provided an additional boost to the income of millions of small and marginal farmers, reinforcing the Government's unwavering dedication to farmer welfare, rural upliftment, and the growth of the agricultural sector, said a press release issued by the Governor's Secretariat.

Arun Kumar Sinha, Principal Secretary (Agriculture) and Sumant Singh, Secretary to the Governor attended the event along with other officials.

Additionally, the Department of Agriculture, Government of Manipur, in collaboration with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of each district, organised PM-KISAN Diwas across the State.

As a part of the 20th instalment under the scheme, a total of Rs 18,09,88,000 is being disbursed to 74,963 beneficiaries in Manipur, further strengthening support to the State's farming community.

Notably, the ICAR-KVK Imphal West and the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Manipur Centre also celebrated PM-KISAN Diwas with special events commemorating this milestone.

Highlights of the programme included farmerscientist interaction to share knowledge and build skills, and the distribution of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries, reflecting continued efforts to support farming communities at the grassroots level.

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