Sun Oct 06 14:52:53 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi Transfers Over ₹20,000 Crore to Farmers’ Accounts Under PM-Kisan Scheme
**New Delhi:** In a major boost to the Indian farming community ahead of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the 18th installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme, transferring over ₹20,000 crore to the accounts of registered farmers across the country. Each eligible farmer received ₹2,000 under this installment.
The PM-Kisan scheme, launched in 2018, aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers, helping them with agricultural activities and household expenses. The scheme provides an annual assistance of ₹6,000, disbursed in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each, directly into the beneficiary’s bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
The scheme is entirely funded by the Government of India and is available to farmers owning up to 2 hectares of land.
To check the beneficiary list, farmers can visit the official PM-KISAN website (pmkisan.gov.in) and follow these steps:
1. Go to the official website.
2. Click on “Beneficiary List” under “Farmers Corner”.
3. Select your State, District, Sub-District, Block, and Village.
This financial assistance is expected to provide much-needed support to farmers during the festive season and further strengthen their financial position.
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