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Increased Funding Expected for PM-KISAN Scheme in Upcoming Budget
NEW DELHI – Hopes are high for an increase in funding for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, a vital income support program for small and marginal farmers, as India approaches the Union Budget presentation on February 1, 2026. Farmers eagerly await the 22nd installment of the scheme.
The central government’s increasing allocation towards PM-KISAN indicates the high priority placed on the agriculture sector. In the current fiscal year (2024-25), the initial allocation of ₹60,000 crore was increased to ₹63,500 crore to accommodate farmer needs and program reach. This trend of budget increases, exceeding ₹2,000 crore in the past two years, demonstrates the government’s commitment.
The key question on farmers’ minds is whether the annual assistance of ₹6,000 will be raised. Amidst rising inflation and agricultural input costs, demands for an increase in the Samman Nidhi amount have been persistent. The direct transfer of funds in three installments directly to farmers’ bank accounts provides immediate relief for fertilizer and seed purchases, eliminating the role of intermediaries.
There is growing anticipation that the upcoming budget may include a historic decision to increase the PM-KISAN allocation, potentially injecting fresh impetus into the rural economy. All eyes are on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation on February 1st, 2026, with close attention paid to the Ministry of Agriculture’s proposals.
Given the upcoming elections and a focus on farmer welfare, the budget is widely expected to deliver significant benefits to the agricultural sector. Since its inception in 2019, the PM-KISAN scheme has maintained transparency in fund distribution, with over ₹61,000 crore disbursed in the 2023-24 financial year alone.
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