Farmer Support

September 10, 2026

India

₹6,000 Truth: PM-KISAN Benefit Remains Unchanged as 24th Instalment Approaches, Arrears Clarified

PM-KISAN confirms ₹6,000 annual benefit, not ₹10,000 as rumors claimed. Larger payments clear previous arrears when e-KYC and Aadhaar linking completed. Scheme extends through 2030-31 with ₹3.15 lakh crore commitment.

Indian farmer working in a crop field with standing crops.

Agriculture·Business

PM-Kisan Expansion Targets 80M Farm Households—₹6,000 Annual Support Addresses Input Inflation

PM-Kisan scheme expansion targets approximately 80-85 million agricultural households with ₹6,000 annual direct income support. Expansion emphasizes marginal farming communities pressured by input cost inflation and commodity price volatility.

August 5, 2026