PM Modi releases 23rd PM-KISAN instalment at Paschimbanga Divas celebrations in Tarakeswar
On 20 June 2026 at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal, PM Narendra Modi joined Paschimbanga Divas celebrations and released the 23rd PM-KISAN instalment of over ₹18,880 crore.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the State-level Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) celebrations at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, West Bengal, on 20 June 2026, held under the theme 'West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development', and launched projects in railways, agriculture, rural development and fisheries. Modi also released the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN, transferring more than ₹18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers. PM-KISAN was launched on 24 February 2019 and gives each eligible farmer family ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through DBT.
Key facts
- Event
- Paschimbanga Divas, Tarakeswar, Hooghly, 20 June 2026
- Theme
- West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development
- PM-KISAN
- 23rd instalment: over ₹18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers
- PM-KISAN launch
- 24 February 2019
- Benefit
- ₹6,000 a year in three instalments of ₹2,000 via DBT
Practice MCQs 4 questions
How much was transferred to farmers under the 23rd instalment of PM-KISAN, released by PM Modi on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: D — More than ₹18,880 crore
More than ₹18,880 crore was transferred to over 9.44 crore farmers.
What was the theme of Paschimbanga Divas (West Bengal Day) 2026?
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Correct answer: B — West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development
The theme was 'West Bengal: Heritage, Harmony and Development'.
Consider the following statements about PM-KISAN: 1. The scheme was launched on 24 February 2019. 2. Each eligible farmer family receives ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 through DBT. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated in the PIB backgrounder on the 23rd instalment.
Where were the State-level Paschimbanga Divas celebrations attended by PM Modi held on 20 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tarakeswar, Hooghly
The State-level celebrations were held at Tarakeswar, Hooghly, a place associated with Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.