New Delhi, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to release the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on November 19, a government release said on Friday.
The scheme has achieved a major milestone, having successfully disbursed over Rs 3.70 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmer families nationwide.
PM-KISAN offers eligible farmer families an annual financial assistance of Rs 6,000, which is paid out in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each. This initiative has been crucial in empowering farmers, particularly women, who have received over 25% of the total benefits.
The scheme's success is underpinned by its robust digital infrastructure, which ensures direct and transparent benefit ...