Cabinet approves continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 3.15 lakh crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN for 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore.
Summary
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with an outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore. Launched in February 2019, the scheme gives eligible landholding farmer families Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments through DBT. Over Rs 4.47 lakh crore has been transferred in 23 instalments; the 23rd instalment reached over 9.49 crore farmers. Nearly one in four beneficiaries is a woman farmer, and a NITI Aayog DMEO evaluation found over 92% used the money for farm activities.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PM-KISAN
- Continued for
- 2026–27 to 2030–31
- Outlay
- Rs 3.15 lakh crore
- Launched
- February 2019
- Benefit
- Rs 6,000 per year in 3 equal instalments (DBT)
- Transferred so far
- Over Rs 4.47 lakh crore in 23 instalments
- 23rd instalment
- Over 9.49 crore farmers, over Rs 18,984 crore
- Women
- Nearly 1 in 4 beneficiaries
- Evaluation
- NITI Aayog DMEO: 92%+ used it for agriculture
Practice MCQs 4 questions
In July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN up to which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2030-31
The Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
What financial outlay was approved in July 2026 for continuing PM-KISAN for 2026–27 to 2030–31?
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Correct answer: B — Rs 3.15 lakh crore
A total financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore was approved for the scheme for this period.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN as per the Cabinet release of July 2026: 1. Eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments. 2. The scheme was launched in February 2019. 3. Women make up about half of all beneficiaries. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
PM-KISAN was launched in February 2019 and gives Rs 6,000 a year in three equal instalments; nearly one out of every four beneficiaries (not half) is a woman farmer.
As per the July 2026 Cabinet release, how many instalments of PM-KISAN had been released, transferring over Rs 4.47 lakh crore?
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Correct answer: C — 23
More than Rs 4.47 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers through 23 instalments; the 23rd instalment benefited over 9.49 crore farmers.