Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on May 14, 2021 released 8th instalment of financial benefit of Rs 2,06,67,75,66,000 to 9,50,67,601 beneficiary farmers under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.
- For the first time, the farmers of West Bengal also received the benefit of this scheme.
About PM-KISAN scheme
- Under the PM-KISAN scheme, a financial benefit of Rs. 6000/- per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmer families, payable in three equal 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000/- each.
- The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
