The Centre has extended the PM-Kisan scheme for four more years, with an allocation of ₹3.15 lakh crore. The government said it has already transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore directly into farmers' bank accounts through 23 instalments since the scheme was launched in February 2019, continuing direct income support to eligible farmers.
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- Extension: four more years
- New allocation: ₹3.15 lakh crore
- Cumulative transfer: over ₹4.47 lakh crore via 23 instalments
- Launched: February 2019
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