Gujarat Achieves Over ₹23,000 Crore in PM-Kisan Support for Farmers
Gujarat's PM-Kisan milestone: Over Rs 23,000 crore for farmers

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Gujarat has disbursed over ₹23,083 crore through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan) to more than 69.25 lakh farmers. The initiative, which provides ₹2,000 every four months, aims to empower farmers and improve agricultural productivity.
- 01The PM-Kisan scheme has provided over ₹23,083 crore to 69.25 lakh farmer families in Gujarat since its inception.
- 02The 22nd instalment alone benefited over 50.54 lakh farmers with direct assistance exceeding ₹1,010 crore.
- 03Farmers can now access essential agricultural inputs without relying on moneylenders, thanks to timely financial support.
- 04The scheme has removed the landholding limit, allowing all farmers to benefit equally from the assistance.
- 05Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ensures transparency and eliminates corruption in fund distribution.
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Gujarat has reached a significant milestone with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan), providing over ₹23,083 crore in direct financial aid to more than 69.25 lakh farmer families. This initiative, which delivers ₹2,000 every four months, aims to empower farmers by easing their financial burdens. The latest 22nd instalment has directly benefited over 50.54 lakh families, distributing more than ₹1,010 crore. Gujarat's Agriculture Minister, Jitubhai Vaghani, emphasized that the scheme acts as a financial safety net, enabling farmers to purchase essential inputs like seeds and fertilizers. Farmers have reported that this timely assistance helps them cultivate crops without financial worry. Additionally, the removal of the landholding limit allows all farmers to access equal support. The scheme employs Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency and eliminate middlemen, with mandatory digital record verification enhancing its integrity. Overall, the PM-Kisan scheme has significantly improved agricultural productivity and farmer livelihoods in Gujarat.
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The financial assistance from the PM-Kisan scheme has significantly reduced farmers' reliance on loans from moneylenders, allowing them to purchase necessary agricultural inputs timely.
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