The PM-KISAN scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2019 by the Prime Minister to supplement the financial needs of farmers with cultivable land-holding. Under the scheme, a financial benefit of ₹ 6,000/- per year is transferred in three equal instalments, into the Aadhaar seeded bank accounts of farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, cultivable landholding is primary eligibility criteria to receive benefit of the Scheme subject to certain exclusions relating to higher economic status.

A farmer-centric digital infrastructure has ensured the benefits of the scheme reach all the farmers across the country without involvement of any intermediaries. Maintaining absolute transparency in registering and verifying beneficiaries, the Government of India has disbursed over ₹ 4.09 lakh Cr. through 21 installments since inception of the Scheme. The instalment-wise details of beneficiaries and amount released in last five years is at Annexure.

            There have been multiple impact evaluation assessments of the PM-KISAN scheme that highlight its impact on farmers’ income and rural economy. Their findings are as follows:

(i) An independent study conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in 2019 analyzed how the cash transfers under the scheme were being utilized by farmers. The findings of the study suggest that the funds provided under PM-KISAN have significantly contributed to rural economic growth, alleviated credit constraints, and increased investments in agricultural inputs. Additionally, the funds have improved farmers' risk-taking capacity, enabling them to make productive yet riskier investments. Besides agricultural needs, the funds were also used to meet other expenses such as education, medical, and marriage costs.

(ii) The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has also implemented a comprehensive feedback mechanism using Kisan Call Centres (KCC), and surveys conducted have shown that more than 92% of the beneficiaries are satisfied with the scheme, with more than 93% of the farmers utilising the benefits for agricultural activities.

(iii) The Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI Aayog conducted an impact evaluation study on the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. The study's findings demonstrate that the scheme is successfully fulfilling its primary function of providing direct financial assistance to farmers holding agricultural land, thereby enhancing their economic stability and agricultural productivity. The study also shows that over 92 percent of beneficiary farmers utilized the financial assistance for essential agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, which are particularly important in the face of rising input costs and weather-related uncertainties.

Additionally, approximately 85 percent of beneficiary farmers reported an increase in agricultural income, and a significant reduction in reliance on informal credit during crop failures or medical emergencies. This study demonstrates the scheme's contribution to India's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction, food security, gender equity, and institutional transparency. It also emphasizes that the PM-KISAN scheme has become an important pillar of the direct benefit transfer ecosystem, with transaction failures significantly reduced due to the Aadhaar-enabled payment system and continuous improvements in the system.

This information was given by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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Annexure

Instalment-wise details of beneficiaries and amount disbursed under PM-Kisan Scheme during last five years

 

Instalment No.	Instalment Period	No. of Beneficiaries	Amount Disbursed (in Rs. Cr.)
5th	FY 2020-2021 (April-July)	92,693,902	20,989.46
6th	FY 2020-2021 (Aug-Nov)	97,227,173	20,476.24
7th	FY 2020-2021 (Dec-March)	98,475,226	20,474.95
8th	FY 2021-2022 (April-July)	99,915,224	22,415.06
9th	FY 2021-2022 (Aug-Nov)	103,445,600	22,395.43
10th	FY 2021-2022 (Dec-March)	104,167,787	22,343.30
11th	FY 2022-2023 (April-July)	104,843,465	22,617.98
12th	FY 2022-2023 (Aug-Nov)	85,737,576	18,041.35
13th	FY 2022-2023 (Dec-March)	81,237,172	17,650.07
14th	FY 2023-2024 (April-July)	85,678,805	19,203.74
15th	FY 2023-2024 (Aug-Nov)	81,216,535	19,596.74
16th	FY 2023-2024 (Dec-March)	90,430,715	23,088.88
17th	FY 2024-2025 (April-July)	93,801,580	21,057.13
18th	FY 2024-2025 (Aug-Nov)	95,928,628	20,666.20
19th	FY 2024-2025 (Dec-March)	100,685,615	23,500.83
20th	FY 2025-2026 (April-July)	97,133,502	20,843.44
21st	FY 2025-2026 (Aug-Nov)	93,403,157	18,680.63

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