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PM Narendra Modi Released the 19th Installment of the PM-KISAN Scheme in Bihar.

National | Dated: 26 Feb 2025

On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi released the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Bhagalpur, Bihar.

🎯 Key Highlights:

- With the release of the 19th installment, more than 9.8 crore farmers, including 2.41 crore female farmers across the country, are estimated to benefit from the scheme and will receive direct financial assistance exceeding Rs 22,000 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

💡 Other Important Facts:

(i) It is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) launched in 2019 and is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW).
(ii) In February 2025, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) allocated Rs 63,500 crore for the scheme in the Union Budget for Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), which is the same as estimated for FY25.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently released the 19th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme in Bihar on February 24, 2025?

Correct Answer: Narendra Modi

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About Bihar

CM : Nitish Kumar
Governor : Arif Mohammed Khan