24th PM-Kisan Instalment Released Today
The 24th instalment of PM-Kisan, a central government scheme that pays money to farmers, is being released today, 29 October. It follows 23 earlier instalments that have transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore to eligible farmers. The scheme pays only farmers who meet its eligibility rules.
Context
Context: PM-Kisan began in 2019 as a direct cash support scheme for farmers, paid into their bank accounts in instalments. Farmers can check their status on the official scheme portal if they are unsure whether they qualify.
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