The Union Cabinet extended the PM-KISAN scheme to 2030-31 on August 1, 2026, with a total outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore. PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to about 9.3 crore eligible farmer families (₹2,000 every 4 months via DBT). Launched February 2019, it has transferred ₹3 lakh crore+ so far.
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PM-KISAN Extended to 2030-31 with ₹3.15 Lakh Crore Outlay — 9.3 Crore Farmer Families to Benefit
Key Points
- The Union Cabinet extended the PM-KISAN scheme to 2030-31 on August 1, 2026, with a total outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore
- PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 per year to about 9.3 crore eligible farmer families (₹2,000 every 4 months via DBT)
- Launched February 2019, it has transferred ₹3 lakh crore+ so far
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• PM-KISAN extended to 2030-31: ₹3.15 lakh crore total outlay; Cabinet August 1, 2026 • PM-KISAN: ₹6,000/year to 9.3 crore eligible farmer families; ₹2,000 every 4 months via DBT • Launched: February 24, 2019, Gorakhpur; Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare • Covers: small and marginal farmers owning up to 2 hectares cultivable land
