Published: 11 March 2026PIB / Business StandardEconomy
PM Modi Releases PM-KISAN 22nd Installment from Guwahati: ₹18,640 Crore to 9.32 Crore Farmers
On March 13, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Guwahati, Assam, transferring more than ₹18,640 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore farmer families across India through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Among the beneficiaries, over 2.15 crore were women farmers. With this release, the total cumulative amount transferred under PM-KISAN since its launch in February 2019 crossed ₹4.27 lakh crore.
Under PM-KISAN, each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 per year in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each. The 22nd installment introduced new mandatory requirements: Farmer ID (linked to Aadhaar) and e-KYC completion are now compulsory for receiving benefits, significantly improving targeting and reducing leakages. The scheme is a direct income support mechanism and a critical component of India's agricultural safety net.
Rajasthan has consistently been among the top beneficiary states under PM-KISAN, with over 65 lakh registered farmers. The scheme aligns with the Rajasthan government's agricultural support agenda and CM Bhajanlal Sharma's emphasis on farmer welfare in the state budget 2026–27. The commemoration of PM Modi's Guwahati event also coincided with the 96th anniversary of the Dandi March (March 12), where PM Modi paid homage to freedom fighters who fought colonial economic exploitation — drawing a symbolic link between historical agrarian struggles and contemporary farmer income support.
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Q: Discuss the objectives and recent enhancements of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, highlighting its scale of coverage and significance for Rajasthan's agrarian economy.
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On 13 March 2026, PM Modi released PM-KISAN's 22nd installment from Guwahati, directly transferring ₹18,640 crore to 9.32 crore farmers, including 2.15 crore women, taking cumulative transfers since 2019 past ₹4.27 lakh crore. e-KYC and Aadhaar-based verification tighten targeting; Farmer ID is mandatory only for new registrations in 19 states; Rajasthan hosts 65 lakh registered beneficiaries.
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How many women farmers are among the beneficiaries of the 22nd PM-KISAN installment released by PM Modi?
Explanation · Correct answer COn March 13, 2026, PM Modi released the 22nd installment of PM-KISAN from Guwahati, Assam. Among the over 9.32 crore beneficiary farmer families, more than 2.15 crore were women farmers. With this release, total cumulative transfers under PM-KISAN since February 2019 crossed ₹4.27 lakh crore.
Frequently asked questions
What is PM-KISAN and what are its key features?
PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) is a Central Sector income support scheme with 100% Government of India funding launched in February 2019. It provides ₹6,000 per year to all land-holding farmer families in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly transferred to their bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
What were the highlights of the 22nd installment of PM-KISAN released in March 2026?
PM Modi released the 22nd installment on March 13, 2026 from Guwahati, Assam. ₹18,640 crore was disbursed to 9.32 crore farmer families — including 2.15 crore women beneficiaries — via DBT. The cumulative total since scheme launch (February 2019) reached ₹4.27 lakh crore.
What new compliance requirements were introduced with PM-KISAN's 22nd installment?
Two new mandatory requirements were introduced: (1) Farmer ID — a unique identifier linked to Aadhaar for each registered farmer, and (2) e-KYC completion. Farmers who do not comply with these requirements will be excluded from receiving future installments of PM-KISAN.
What is Rajasthan's standing in PM-KISAN and why does it have a large beneficiary base?
Rajasthan has over 65 lakh (6.5 million) registered PM-KISAN beneficiaries, making it one of the top recipient states. This is because Rajasthan has a large agrarian population — agriculture and allied activities employ around 62% of the state's rural workforce — and a significant proportion of small and marginal land-holding farmers.
Why is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) significant in the context of PM-KISAN?
DBT ensures that the ₹2,000 installment reaches the farmer's bank account directly without intermediaries, eliminating leakages, ghost beneficiaries, and corruption. PM-KISAN's use of Aadhaar-seeded DBT is considered one of India's most efficient welfare delivery models and is linked to financial inclusion through Jan Dhan accounts.
