Centre extends PM-Kisan for four more years, allocates ₹3.15 lakh crore
The Union government has extended the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme for four more years, with an allocation of ₹3.15 lakh crore. Since its launch in February 2019, the scheme has transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore directly into farmers' bank accounts across 23 instalments. The continuation sustains direct income support to farmer families under the central sector scheme.
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A flagship direct-benefit-transfer farm-income scheme — its extension, outlay and instalment record are standard exam facts.
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- Extended for four more years with a ₹3.15 lakh crore allocation.
- Over ₹4.47 lakh crore transferred so far through 23 instalments.
- Scheme was launched in February 2019.
- Funds go directly into farmers' bank accounts (DBT).
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