Overview

• The ₹21,000 crore release credited ₹2,000 into each farmer’s account as part of the April–July tranche of the scheme’s 20th cycle.
• Compliance checks on e-KYC, bank details and land documents had to be finalized by mid-July or payments were delayed.
• Around 25 percent of the roughly 10 crore recipients are women, reflecting targeted efforts to broaden inclusivity.
• Since its February 2019 launch, PM-KISAN has funneled over ₹3.75 lakh crore into smallholders’ accounts through three annual tranches.
• State and district authorities held concurrent Kisan Utsav events to drive awareness and ensure smooth direct-benefit transfers.