Rs 18,690 Crore Released to 9.34 Crore Farmers
PM Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme on Friday, transferring over Rs 18,690 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmers across India. In Odisha, 35.38 lakh beneficiaries received financial help, with the state's share reported at Rs 3,000 crore. The payment is a central scheme aimed at supporting farm households.
Context
Context: PM-KISAN, launched in 2019, gives eligible farmer families income support of Rs 6,000 a year, paid in three instalments. Instalments are announced regularly by the Centre, and state governments often share the event with local leaders.
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