Sat Aug 02 03:00:00 UTC 2025: ## PM Modi to Release 20th Installment of PM-KISAN Scheme in Varanasi

**Varanasi, [Date of Article – Assuming 2nd August 2025 or slightly before]** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the 20th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on August 2nd, 2025, from Varanasi. This installment will provide direct financial assistance of approximately ₹20,500 crore to over 9.7 crore farmers across the country through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Since its launch in February 2019, the PM-KISAN scheme has transferred a total of ₹3.69 lakh crore to farmers’ accounts across 19 installments. The scheme provides ₹6,000 annually to landholding farmers in three equal installments, directly into their Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, aiming to augment the income of small and marginal farmers (SMFs).

The PM-KISAN scheme aims to support over 85% of Indian farmers who own less than two hectares of land, acting as a lifeline during critical periods like sowing or harvest. By reducing reliance on informal loans and providing a safety net, the scheme fosters financial stability and dignity among farmers.

The success of the scheme is attributed to India’s robust digital infrastructure, including Jan Dhan accounts, Aadhaar, and mobile phones. This allows for online registration, digital land verification, and direct money transfers. The PM-KISAN mobile app, launched in 2020 with a “Face Authentication Feature” added in 2023, allows remote farmers to complete e-KYC without OTP or fingerprint.

The government has also integrated advanced technologies like the AI chatbot “Kisan-eMitra” (launched in 2023) within the scheme, offering prompt query resolution in local languages regarding payments, registration, and eligibility. The integration with Bhashini offers multilingual support for diverse beneficiaries. Moreover, over 5 lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs) have been onboarded to facilitate registrations and fulfill mandatory requirements.

The upcoming 20th installment reaffirms the government’s commitment to farmer welfare, rural development, and agricultural prosperity, continuing to provide essential financial support and promote the use of digital tools for enhanced efficiency and transparency.

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