Published: 31 October 2025Amar Ujala / PIBRajasthan
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Transfers ₹718 Crore to 72 Lakh Farmers Under Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi — 4th Installment
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma transferred ₹717.96 crore to the bank accounts of approximately 72 lakh farmers on October 18, 2025, as the fourth installment under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The scheme, launched on June 30, 2024, supplements the central PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi by providing an additional ₹3,000 per year to farmers from the state government, raising the total annual support to ₹9,000 per farmer (₹6,000 from Centre + ₹3,000 from State).
The benefit is transferred directly to farmers' bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism, ensuring transparency and eliminating intermediaries. The scheme operates with six annual installments — three from PM-Kisan of ₹2,000 each and three from the CM-Kisan of ₹1,000 each. Farmers can verify their payment and application status through the Raj Kisan Portal (rajkisan.rajasthan.gov.in) and the Jan Soochna Portal. The initiative reflects the BJP government's commitment to doubling farmer income and strengthening agriculture-based livelihoods across the state's 33 districts.
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Q: Examine the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi's design and its complementarity with the central PM-Kisan scheme in supplementing farmer income across Rajasthan's 33 districts.
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On 18 October 2025, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma transferred ₹717.96 crore to 72 lakh farmers via Direct Benefit Transfer as the fourth Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi installment. Launched 30 June 2024, the state tops up PM-Kisan's ₹6,000 with ₹3,000 annually, delivering ₹9,000 combined support per beneficiary.
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Under Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, how much additional amount is transferred to farmers annually from the state government?
Explanation · Correct answer AThe Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, launched on June 30, 2024, provides an additional ₹3,000 per year from the state government, supplementing the central PM-Kisan's ₹6,000, for a total of ₹9,000 per farmer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in Rajasthan?
Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Rajasthan state government scheme that provides direct income support to farmers. Under this scheme, farmers receive ₹9,000 per year in installments via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), complementing the central government's PM-KISAN scheme to enhance the overall financial support available to Rajasthan's agricultural community.
How much money was released in the 4th installment of Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, and to how many farmers?
On October 18, 2025, CM Bhajanlal Sharma released ₹718 crore as the 4th installment of Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, benefiting 72 lakh (7.2 million) farmers across Rajasthan through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What is the total annual income support per farmer under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi?
Farmers in Rajasthan receive ₹9,000 per year as total annual income support under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, which is disbursed in multiple installments throughout the year via Direct Benefit Transfer directly into farmers' bank accounts.
How does Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi differ from PM-KISAN?
PM-KISAN is a central government scheme that provides ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers nationwide, while Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a Rajasthan state government scheme providing ₹9,000 per year additionally. Together, eligible Rajasthan farmers can receive a combined income support of ₹15,000 annually from both schemes.
What is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and why is it significant for farmer welfare schemes?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is a mechanism by which government subsidies and benefits are transferred directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts, eliminating intermediaries and reducing leakages. For farmer welfare schemes like Mukhyamantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and PM-KISAN, DBT ensures timely and transparent fund transfer, making it a key tool for financial inclusion and effective public welfare delivery.
