India, Nov. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 21st instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on November 19, 2025. Launched in February 2019, the Central Sector scheme provides Rs 6,000 annually to each eligible farmer family. So far, over Rs 3.70 lakh crore has been transferred directly to more than 11 crore farmers through 20 instalments, making it one of the world's largest DBT programmes. Notably, more than 25% of its beneficiaries are women.
The scheme leverages a robust digital ecosystem—including Aadhaar authentication, e-KYC, and digital public infrastructure—to ensure transparent and hassle-free delivery of benefits without middlemen. Farmers can complete e-KYC through OTP, biometric, or face...