On November 19, 2025, during the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, Prime Minister Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring ₹18,000 crore directly to the bank accounts of farmers across India. Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year (in three equal installments of ₹2,000) directly to all eligible landholding farmer families, subject to scheme exclusions. The cumulative direct benefit transfer (DBT) under PM-KISAN has now reached ₹4 lakh crore. The PM emphasised natural farming as the sustainable future of Indian agriculture — reducing dependence on chemical inputs, lowering farming costs, improving soil microbiome health, and providing farmers with chemical-free produce that fetches better market prices. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) supports cluster-based organic and natural farming. India aims to bring 1 crore hectares under natural farming under the National Mission for Natural Farming (NMNF) launched in 2023. Rajasthan, with a total geographical area of about 3.42 crore hectares and significant small and marginal farmer population, is a key focus state for both PM-KISAN delivery and natural farming promotion.
PM-KISAN: 21st Installment Released — ₹4 Lakh Crore Cumulative Transfer to Small Farmers; Natural Farming as Future of Indian Agriculture
On November 19, 2025, during the South India Natural Farming Summit in Coimbatore, Prime Minister Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, transferring ₹18,000 crore directly to the bank accounts of farmers across India. Launched in 2019, PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year (in three equal installments of ₹2,000) directly to all eligible landholding farmer families, subject to scheme exclusions. The cumulative direct benefit transfer (DBT) under PM-KISAN has now reached ₹4 lakh crore. The PM emphasised natural farming as the sustainable future of Indian agriculture — reducing dependence on chemical inputs, lowering farming costs, improving soil microbiome health, and providing farmers with chemical-free produce that fetches better market prices. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) supports cluster-based organic and natural farming. India aims to bring 1 crore hectares under natural farming under the National Mission for Natural Farming (NMNF) launched in 2023. Rajasthan, with a total geographical area of about 3.42 crore hectares and significant small and marginal farmer population, is a key focus state for both PM-KISAN delivery and natural farming promotion.
Key facts
- PM Modi released the 21st PM-KISAN installment of ₹18,000 crore on November 19, 2025.
- Cumulative PM-KISAN direct benefit transfer has reached ₹4 lakh crore.
- The scheme provides ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers with up to 2 hectares.
- PM emphasised natural farming as the sustainable future of Indian agriculture.
- India aims to bring 1 crore hectares under natural farming via NMNF launched in 2023.
- Rajasthan is a key focus state for both PM-KISAN and natural farming promotion.
Mains angle
Q: Evaluate PM-KISAN as an instrument of agrarian income support and discuss the role of natural farming in the long-term sustainability of Indian agriculture, referring to the 21st installment event.
Answer (50 words):
On November 19, 2025, at the Coimbatore South India Natural Farming Summit, PM Modi released PM-KISAN's twenty-first installment — 18,000 crore rupees directly to farmer bank accounts, taking cumulative direct benefit transfer to four lakh crore rupees. India targets one crore hectares under the 2023 National Mission for Natural Farming.
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At the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, which instalment of PM-KISAN did Prime Minister Narendra Modi release?
On 19 November 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 at Coimbatore and released the 21st PM-KISAN instalment of about ₹18,000 crore for 9 crore farmers.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the 21st installment of PM-KISAN, when was it released, and what is the cumulative total transferred under the scheme?
PM Modi released the 21st PM-KISAN installment of ₹18,000 crore on November 19, 2025. The cumulative direct benefit transfer under PM-KISAN has reached ₹4 lakh crore.
What financial benefit does PM-KISAN provide, and who is eligible for it?
PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly to small and marginal farmer families with combined landholding up to 2 hectares.
What is the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) and what is its target?
NMNF was launched in 2023 with the aim of bringing 1 crore hectares under natural farming across India, promoting sustainable and chemical-free agricultural practices.
Where was the 21st PM-KISAN installment released, and what broader agricultural theme was highlighted at the event?
The 21st installment was released during the South India Natural Farming Summit held in Coimbatore on November 19, 2025. PM Modi highlighted natural farming as the sustainable future of Indian agriculture.
What is the significance of Rajasthan in the context of PM-KISAN and natural farming?
Rajasthan is a key focus state for both PM-KISAN implementation and natural farming promotion, given its large agrarian population and suitability for natural farming methods.
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