# Indian PM-KISAN agricultural support scheme

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indian-pm-kisan-agricultural-support-scheme
> Updated: 2026-09-10T13:39:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) scheme provides direct financial assistance to eligible landholding families in India. Under this Central Sector Scheme, farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually, distributed in three installments of Rs 2,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

In Uttar Pradesh, the program serves over 2.2 crore farmers, with the 23rd installment alone disbursing Rs 4,352 crore in the state. Nationally, the scheme has facilitated transfers exceeding Rs 4.46 lakh crore to approximately 9.44 crore farmer families since its inception in 2019. Beneficiaries report that these funds are essential for managing agricultural expenses such as seeds and pesticides, helping to reduce reliance on high-interest loans. To maintain eligibility, farmers must complete e-KYC verification, link bank accounts to Aadhaar numbers, and maintain updated land records.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: PM-KISAN scheme provides direct financial support to Indian farmers

India's PM-KISAN scheme provides Rs 6,000 annual direct income support to farmers, benefiting over 9.44 crore families nationwide, including 2.2 crore farmers in Uttar Pradesh.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pm-kisan-scheme-provides-direct-financial-support-to-indian-farmers

### 2026-08-25: PM-KUSUM scheme provides solar pump subsidies for farmers

The PM-KUSUM scheme offers subsidies for solar pumps to help farmers reduce irrigation costs and decrease reliance on diesel and electricity while providing opportunities to sell excess solar power.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pm-kusum-scheme-provides-solar-pump-subsidies-for-farmers

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