Quick Read
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 22nd PM-Kisan installment on March 13, 2026, from Guwahati.
- The disbursement of Rs 19,000 crore aims to support 9.32 million farmers with input costs for the upcoming kharif season.
- New registration requirements, including mandatory Farmer IDs in 14 states, have been implemented to refine beneficiary lists and prevent duplicate payments.
NEW DELHI (Azat TV) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to digitally transfer the 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on March 13, 2026. The disbursement, totaling approximately Rs 19,000 crore, will be directed to the bank accounts of 9.32 million eligible farmers across India.
Details of the PM-Kisan 22nd Installment Release
The announcement, confirmed by officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, marks the latest movement in the government’s flagship direct benefit transfer program. The event will take place in Guwahati, Assam, as part of a broader push to support the agricultural sector ahead of the kharif sowing season. This infusion of capital is designed to assist farmers in procuring essential inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Eligibility and Verification for PM-Kisan Beneficiaries
The government has emphasized the importance of verification to ensure funds reach intended recipients. Authorities have identified specific cases for potential exclusion, including individuals who acquired land ownership after February 1, 2019, and households where multiple family members are currently receiving benefits. Payments for these flagged cases remain temporarily withheld pending physical verification. Additionally, the government has moved to standardize registration processes, making Farmer ID mandatory for new applicants in 14 states, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Maharashtra.
Integration with State-Level Agricultural Support
The federal PM-Kisan initiative often operates alongside state-specific welfare programs. For instance, in Andhra Pradesh, the coalition government has integrated its own ‘Annadata Sukhibhava’ initiative with the national scheme. Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu recently noted that this combined approach provides participating families with a higher annual support threshold, aimed at stabilizing crop prices and ensuring adequate supply chain logistics for farmers.
The scheduled release of the 22nd installment underscores the government’s reliance on direct benefit transfers as a primary tool for rural economic stability, particularly as it balances federal mandates with state-level agricultural procurement efforts to mitigate the impact of fluctuating input costs on smallholder farmers.