The Government of India recently disbursed the 21st installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, but this time, the benefit was limited to only three states – Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. This has raised many questions among farmers across the country who are eagerly waiting for their share of the installment
What is PM Kisan Samman Nidhi ?
Launched in 2019, the PM Kisan Yojana is a central sector scheme aimed at providing income support to all landholding farmers’ families. Under this scheme
- Farmers receive ₹6,000 annually, paid in three equal installments of ₹2,000 each
- The money is directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts
- The scheme covers over 11 crore farmers across India
21st Released Only Three States?
Unlike previous installments, the 21st installment was limited to Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand
- These three states recently faced natural disasters including floods and landslides
- To provide immediate financial relief to the affected farmers, the government prioritized them
- According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB), more than ₹540 crore was transferred to 27 lakh farmers in these states
What About the Other States?
Farmers from other states will also receive the 21st installment, but the disbursement is expected to take place in phases. The government has clarified that all eligible farmers will get the amount directly in their accounts after verification
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Key Highlights of the 21st Installment
- Total Amount Released: ₹540 crore+
- States Covered: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand
- Beneficiaries: 27 lakh+ farmers
- Purpose: Special relief package for disaster-hit states before pan-India rollout
Future of PM Kisan Scheme
The scheme has already completed 20 successful installments, providing direct benefit to millions of farmers. The government is also working on:
- Better beneficiary verification through Aadhaar and land records
- Faster fund transfer mechanisms to avoid delays
- Inclusion of more farmers who are left out due to technical or document-related issues.
Conclusion
The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana 21st installment was released only in three states as an emergency relief measure for farmers hit by natural calamities. Farmers in other parts of India should not worry, as the installment will be credited to their accounts soon after due verification.
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