Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (November 19, 2025) released over Rs 18,000 crore to more than 9 crore farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.The 21st installment was transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during an event at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, where the South India Natural Farming Summit was also inaugurated.
Under PM-KISAN, eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 annually in three installments of Rs 2,000 each. With the latest release, total disbursals have crossed Rs 3.70 lakh crore since the scheme’s launch in 2019. The government said the DBT system ensures transparency by sending funds directly to Aadhaar-linked accounts of over 11 crore farming families, including many women farmers.
PM Modi also opened the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, which brought together about 5,000 farmers, researchers and experts. The summit promotes natural and climate-smart farming practices and highlights indigenous techniques. The Prime Minister interacted with farmers and felicitated ten cultivators for their innovative contributions.
The previous 20th installment of PM-KISAN was released on August 2, 2025. The 21st installment arrives as farmers prepare for the upcoming agricultural season, offering timely financial support and essential working capital.
