From mint · Eshita Gain · · 1m 20s
PM Modi releases ₹18,680 crore for farmers
PM Modi to distribute ₹18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmer families on Oct 30.
In brief
PM Modi to distribute ₹18,680 crore to 9.34 crore farmer families on Oct 30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release ₹18,680 crore under PM-Kisan scheme for over 9.34 crore farmer families on October 30. Originally reported by mint.
PM-Kisan 24th instalment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme to over 9.34 crore farmer families on October 30.
“PM Modi to release ₹18,680 crore under PM-Kisan scheme to over 9.34 crore farmer families on Oct 30”
Distribution amount
More than ₹18,680 crore will be distributed to over 9.34 crore farmer families across the country.
“₹18,680 crore to over 9.34 crore farmer families”
Gujarat distribution
Over 52.33 lakh farmer families in Gujarat will receive more than ₹1,051 crore.
“52.33 lakh farmer families receive ₹1,051 crore”
PM-Kisan scheme details
Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
“₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000”
Total disbursed
Over ₹4.47 lakh crore has been disbursed in previous 23 instalments.
“₹4.47 lakh crore disbursed in 23 instalments”
Event details
34 district-level and over 2,100 cluster-level events will be held across Gujarat with live broadcasts.
“34 district-level and 2,100 cluster-level events”
Eligibility criteria
All landholding farmer families with cultivable land in their names are eligible, excluding institutional holders and government officials.
“All landholding farmer families with cultivable land in names are eligible”
Payout requirements
Farmers must complete e-KYC and link Aadhaar to bank account to receive timely payments.
“Complete e-KYC and link Aadhaar to bank account”
Support for farmers
Dedicated helpline numbers available for e-KYC, Aadhaar linking and payment issues.
“PM-KISAN helpline: 155261 and 011-24300606”
The key point
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release ₹18,680 crore under PM-Kisan scheme for over 9.34 crore farmer families on October 30.
