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1 August 2026

PM-KISAN scheme extension

PM-KISAN is a flagship national direct benefit transfer scheme for farmers, making it a high-priority topic for questions on agricultural subsidies, rural welfare, and government policy implementation.

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Notes

  • The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31.
  • The total financial outlay for this extended period is ₹3.15 lakh crore.
  • The scheme provides direct financial assistance of ₹6,000 per year to eligible farmers.
  • Launched in February 2019, the scheme has transferred over ₹4.47 lakh crore to farmers across 23 instalments.
  • The 23rd instalment benefited over 9.49 crore farmers, with a disbursement of ₹18,984 crore.
  • Women farmers have received over ₹1.06 lakh crore in total, accounting for nearly 25% of the total beneficiaries.
  • The scheme aims to facilitate timely investment in agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and machinery.
  • Objectives include enhancing productive capacity, reducing reliance on informal credit, and improving the financial stability of rural households.

Questions

  1. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes like PM-KISAN have been instrumental in providing financial liquidity to the rural economy. Discuss how such interventions contribute to the financial stability of small and marginal farmers. 150 words
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  2. Evaluate the role of income support schemes in transforming the agricultural sector in India. How do these schemes address the challenges of informal credit dependence and capital investment for agricultural inputs? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. What is the annual financial assistance provided to eligible farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme?

  2. When was the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme officially launched?

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