Sat Oct 05 02:56:00 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi to Release 18th Installment of PM-KISAN Scheme, Benefitting Over 9.4 Crore Farmers

**Washim, Maharashtra:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 18th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme today at an event in Washim, Maharashtra. This will see a transfer of Rs 20,000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to over 9.4 crore farmers across the country.

The occasion, being marked as PM-KISAN Utsav Divas, is expected to see the participation of around 2.5 crore farmers via webcasts from various agricultural institutions. This disbursement marks a total of over Rs 3.45 lakh crore distributed under the scheme, benefiting more than 11 crore farmers since its inception.

The PM-KISAN scheme, launched in February 2019, aims to provide financial assistance of Rs 6,000 annually to farmers in three equal installments. The 17th installment was released on June 18, 2024.

**How to Check Beneficiary List and Complete e-KYC:**

Farmers can check the beneficiary list and complete their e-KYC process online by visiting the official PM-KISAN website.

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**Stay tuned for further updates on the PM-KISAN scheme release and other news developments.**

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