PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore
- Source
- The Economic Times - Economy
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/pm-kisan-scheme-gets-5-year-extension-and-rs-3-1-lakh-crore/articleshow/132776598.cms
- Published
- 2026-07-31 20:00:07
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-07-31 23:02:56
- Category
- Regulation, Tariffs, Sanctions & Trade
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
- —
- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible farmer families through FY31. The government committed ₹3.15 lakh crore for this significant initiative. This financial support aims to boost agricultural productivity and rural economic growth. The scheme has already disbursed over ₹4.47 lakh crore since its launch.
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