PM Modi to Release 24th Instalment of PM-KISAN in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme on Friday in Banaskantha, Gujarat. More than 9.34 crore farmers across the country will receive over 18,690 crore rupees directly in their bank accounts, according to the Union Agriculture Ministry. News On AIR notes that the total amount for this instalment reaches 19 thousand crore rupees.

Development Projects

During his two-day visit to Gujarat, the Prime Minister will inaugurate 521 units built under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to improve storage and processing. He will also launch 12 horticulture clusters for high-value crops, along with development projects worth over 14 thousand crore rupees in Banaskantha. These include the foundation stones for Ahmedabad Metro Phase-2A and Phase-2B. He will also visit the Embryo Transfer Technology-In Vitro Fertilisation Laboratory and the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre to support breed improvement. On Saturday, he will travel to Ekta Nagar to inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 and participate in Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Background and Context

Previous instalments of PM-KISAN have already transferred more than 4.47 lakh crore rupees to eligible farmer families. The scheme uses direct benefit transfers to give income support for farming and household costs. This effort aligns with government goals to modernise farming infrastructure and boost rural incomes.