PM-KISAN Scheme Continued Till 2030-31 With ₹3.15 Lakh Crore
Why in the news
A five-year continuation was approved; Ashwini Vaishnaw announced it after the Cabinet meeting.
Key facts
- Outlay: about ₹3.15 lakh crore.
- Tenure: five years from FY 2026-27.
About PM-KISAN
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Start | February 2019 (Interim Budget), effective 1 December 2018 |
| First beneficiaries | Small and marginal farmers up to 2 hectares |
| Later | Every landholding farmer family qualifies since 1 June 2019 |
Exam angle
- Parent department: Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Cash transfer: Aadhaar-seeded accounts.