Lucknow, Oct. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi released 24th instalment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi from Banaskantha, Gujarat, on Friday. Under this installment, Rs.18,690 crore was transferred to the accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmers nationwide. More than 2.24 crore farmers in UP benefited, with Rs.4,482.19 crore credited to their accounts as 'Samman Nidhi'. CM Yogi posted on 'X' to thank the Prime Minister on behalf of the farmers for this gift ahead of Deepawali.
The amount under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi was transferred directly to beneficiaries' accounts through DBT. Under the scheme, one member of each eligible farmer family receives financial assistance of Rs.6,000 annually in three installments of Rs.2,000 each. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana from Gorakhpur on February 24, 2019.
CM Yogi posted on his social media account 'X' to express gratitude to PM on behalf of Annadata Kisan of UP for the gift received ahead of Deepawali. CM wrote, "The prosperity of villages lies in the well-being of farmers and the progress of the nation lies in the prosperity of villages. With this resolve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji today directly transferred more than Rs.18,690 crore as Samman Nidhi to the bank accounts of more than 9.34 crore farmers across the country under the 24th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, from Banaskantha, Gujarat. More than 2.24 crore farmer companions in UP have benefited from this."
CM wrote, "Double-engine government is working with complete commitment to bring positive changes in the lives of our Annadata Kisan, increase their income and reduce the cost of farming. On behalf of all farmer brothers of UP, I express my heartfelt gratitude to you, Prime Minister, for this gift received ahead of Deepawali."
With Rs.4,482.19 crore released on Friday, farmers in Uttar Pradesh have received a total of Rs.1,07,943.95 crore so far under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.
Year Amount
2018-19 Rs.2,238.92 crore
2019-20 Rs.11,006.87 crore
2020-21 Rs.14,432.14 crore
2021-22 Rs.15,775.52 crore
2022-23 Rs.12,454.32 crore
2023-24 Rs.13,808.48 crore
2024-25 Rs.15,594.74 crore
2025-26 Rs.13,727.85 crore
2026-27 (April-July) Rs.4,422.92 crore
2026-27 (August-November) Rs.4,482.19 crore
Total amount received: Rs.1,07,943.95 crore
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