ITANAGAR, Mar 13: Arunachal Pradesh is set to witness a major boost to its farming community as 84,352 farmers in the State will receive financial assistance under the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, which was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a national event held in Guwahati, Assam this evening.
Under the 22nd installment, a total of Rs 18,640 crore has been transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system to the bank accounts of 9.32 crore registered farmers across the country, of which 84,352 farmers of Arunachal will get an estimated Rs 16.87 crore, which is being credited directly to their bank accounts.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu virtually joined the nationwide programme, observed as ‘PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas’.
Officials informed that in Arunachal Pradesh, a total of 1,14,872 farmers are enrolled under the PM-KISAN scheme, out of which 84,352 beneficiaries were found eligible for the 22nd instalment.
The event, broadcasted live through multiple platforms including Doordarshan, DD-Kisan, MyGov, YouTube, social media platforms, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Block Development Offices, Gram Panchayats and more than five lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs), witnessed participation from farmers across the country, both physically and virtually.
The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing direct income support to eligible land-holding farmers. Under the scheme, each eligible farmer family receives Rs 6,000 annually, which is released in three equal installments of Rs 2,000 at intervals of four months.
Since its inception, the scheme has transferred over Rs 4.08 lakh crore to farmer families across the country through 21 installments, providing significant financial assistance to the agricultural sector.
The observance of PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas on March 13 highlights the government’s continued commitment to farmers’ welfare. Various information, education and communication (IEC) activities, including farmers’ meetings and awareness campaigns through social and print media, were organized to educate farmers about the scheme and its eligibility criteria.
Officials said the continued implementation of PM-Kisan reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening the rural economy and ensuring financial stability for farmers. With sustained support and policy initiatives, the scheme aims to enhance agricultural productivity and improve the livelihoods of farming communities across the country.