Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more years
The Centre extended the PM-Kisan scheme for four more years, with an allocation of ₹3.15 lakh crore. Under the scheme, launched in February 2019, the government has transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore directly into farmers' bank accounts through 23 instalments. The extension continues direct income support to eligible farmer families across the country.
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- Extended for four more years; allocation ₹3.15 lakh crore
- Scheme launched in February 2019
- Over ₹4.47 lakh crore transferred via 23 instalments (DBT)
- Scheme: PM-Kisan
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