New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Modi, has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore.

The scheme will provide financial aid to eligible farmer families through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring timely and transparent payments, according to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.

Direct income support to farmers

Launched in February 2019, PM-KISAN offers Rs 6,000 annually to eligible landholding farmers, paid in three equal instalments directly into their bank accounts. The scheme uses Aadhaar-based authentication and digital verification to ensure efficiency and...