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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Modi Releases PM-Kisan's 23rd Installment from West Bengal, Over Rs 18,880 Crore Transferred to 9.44 Crore Farmers",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from West Bengal, directly transferring more than Rs 18,880 crore into the accounts of over 9.44 crore farmer families nationwide. In Rajasthan alone, more than 66 lakh farmers received over Rs 1,320 crore.",
  "content": "A Big Announcement from West Bengal\nAt the onset of the Kharif sowing season, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme from West Bengal. More than Rs 18,880 crore was transferred directly into the bank accounts of over 9.44 crore farmer families across the country, bypassing any intermediary in the process.\n\nRajasthan's 66 Lakh Farmers Get Direct Support\nWithin Rajasthan, over 66 lakh farmers received more than Rs 1,320 crore in their accounts through this installment, providing fresh momentum to the state's agricultural sector. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma joined the Prime Minister's event via video conferencing from the Town Hall in Sumerpur, Pali district.\n\nAddressing a state-level event, the Chief Minister said that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, farmers across India are rapidly progressing toward self-reliance and prosperity. He described PM-Kisan as a solid foundation for the economic stability of farming communities.\n\nSince 2019, Over Rs 4.46 Lakh Crore Transferred to Farmers\nSharma noted that since the launch of PM-Kisan in 2019, more than Rs 4.46 lakh crore has been deposited directly into farmers' bank accounts nationwide. Released at the critical time of Kharif sowing, this installment is expected to help farmers meet their expenses for seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs.\n\nThe JAM Framework Cuts Out Corruption and Middlemen\nThe Chief Minister underlined that Prime Minister Modi's Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile (JAM) framework has introduced a new era of transparent governance. By eliminating middlemen from the delivery chain, the system ensures that beneficiaries receive direct, timely payments while significantly reducing leakage and corruption.\n\nA Full Chain of Agricultural Support Schemes\nSharma pointed out that over the past 12 years the central government has launched a wide range of schemes that cover the entire agricultural value chain, from purchasing seeds to accessing markets.\n\n• Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)\n• PM-KUSUM Yojana (solar energy for farmers)\n• Soil Health Card Scheme\n• Kisan Credit Card\n• e-NAM (electronic national agriculture market)\n• Namo Drone Didi\n\nAlongside these schemes, the agriculture budget has grown by nearly six times and now stands at over Rs 1.30 lakh crore, reflecting the central government's firm commitment to the farming sector.\n\nRajasthan Tops Up Support and Lights Up 26 Districts\nThe Rajasthan government has increased the annual PM-Kisan assistance from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000, giving lakhs of farmers in the state additional financial support. In 26 districts of Rajasthan, farmers are now receiving daytime electricity supply.\n\nRajasthan has also emerged as a leading state in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. More than 2.19 crore insurance policies have been issued and farmers have received claim settlements worth over Rs 6,500 crore.\n\nExtra Relief for Livestock Farmers and Wheat Growers\nUnder the Gopal Credit Card Scheme, loans worth Rs 709 crore have been sanctioned for over 94,000 livestock-rearing families in the state. The Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana has registered more than 20 lakh animals. Additionally, wheat farmers are receiving a bonus of Rs 150 per quintal on government procurement.\n\nAnimal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Joraaram Kumawat said that the vision of a developed and self-reliant India under Prime Minister Modi's leadership is turning into reality at a fast pace. He added that the double-engine government is rolling out new schemes for the empowerment of farmers, women, and youth while ensuring that the benefits of welfare programs reach every person at the last rung of society.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: Over 9.44 crore farmer families have received direct bank transfers at the start of the Kharif sowing season, providing immediate funds for seeds, fertilizers, and essential farm inputs.\n• In Rajasthan: Farmers in Rajasthan now receive Rs 9,000 annually under PM-Kisan, up from Rs 6,000 previously, meaning an extra Rs 3,000 in their hands every year.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How many farmers received the 23rd PM-Kisan installment and what was the total amount transferred?\nOver 9.44 crore farmer families received the installment, with more than Rs 18,880 crore transferred directly to their accounts.\n\n2. Who released the installment and from where?\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd PM-Kisan installment from West Bengal.\n\n3. How much did Rajasthan's farmers receive in this installment?\nOver 66 lakh farmers in Rajasthan received more than Rs 1,320 crore directly in their bank accounts.\n\n4. When was PM-Kisan launched and how much has been transferred to farmers in total so far?\nThe scheme was launched in 2019 and more than Rs 4.46 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers' bank accounts since then.\n\n5. What is the annual PM-Kisan amount for farmers in Rajasthan now?\nThe Rajasthan government has increased the annual support from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000.\n\n6. How many crop insurance policies have been issued in Rajasthan and how much has been paid in claims?\nMore than 2.19 crore insurance policies have been issued and claims worth over Rs 6,500 crore have been settled in favor of farmers.\n\n7. How many livestock-rearing families benefited from the Gopal Credit Card Scheme and what was the loan amount?\nMore than 94,000 livestock-rearing families received loans totaling Rs 709 crore.\n\n8. How did Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma attend the Prime Minister's event?\nHe participated via video conferencing from the Town Hall in Sumerpur, Pali district.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/west-bengal-se-modi-ne-jari-ki-23vin-kista-9-44-karora-kisanon-ko-mile-18-880-karora-rupae-2218",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-21",
  "tags": [
    "PM-Kisan Scheme",
    "23rd Installment",
    "Kisan Samman Nidhi",
    "Narendra Modi",
    "Rajasthan Farmers",
    "Bhajan Lal Sharma",
    "Kharif Sowing",
    "Agriculture Budget"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}