Over 20 lakh Assam farmers receive Rs 422 crore under PM‑KISAN scheme in the 20th instalment, enabling direct benefit transfer and agricultural empowerment across the state.
Over 20 lakh Assam farmers receive Rs 422 crore under PM‑KISAN scheme in Landmark Disbursement
Over 20 lakh Assam farmers receive Rs 422 crore under PM‑KISAN scheme was celebrated on August 3, 2025, as part of the nationwide rollout of the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑KISAN) scheme. Through a virtual launch from Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a massive ₹20,500 crore, benefiting nearly 9.7 crore farmers across India. In Assam alone, 20.31 lakh eligible farmer families received ₹422.05 crore, credited directly into their bank accounts via direct benefit transfer
What the Fund Means for Assam’s Farmers
Under PM‑KISAN, each eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 annually, disbursed in three instalments of ₹2,000. The recent payment marks the 20th instalment since the scheme’s launch in February 2019 .
Agriculture Minister Atul Bora and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the scheme’s reach. Sarma described the disbursement as a “token of recognition” to the state’s farmers, emphasizing how timely funds can reduce dependency on informal loans and ease financial stress during sowing seasons . Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, joining virtually from Dibrugarh, highlighted PM-KISAN as part of broader welfare measures that lifted around 25 crore Indians out of poverty over 11 years .
Key Highlights of the Assam Rollout
- Beneficiaries: 20.31 lakh eligible farmer families across Assam
- Disbursement Date: August 2–3, 2025 (aligned with PM‑KISAN Day)
- Total Funds: ₹422.05 crore transferred via DBT
- Recipients: Small and marginal farmers—credit instantly available in bank accounts
- Funds reflected in accounts within hours of release, ensuring immediate utility
The disbursement was accompanied by local events at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), where state officials broadcast PM Modi’s address via live streaming. Farmers, agricultural officers, and community leaders attended the sessions and clarified scheme eligibility and e‑KYC requirements.
Impact on Agricultural Upliftment and Livelihood
The financial injection is expected to help farmers purchase seeds, fertilizers, pay labour, and cover irrigation costs. Farmers in drought-prone districts, many struggling with 40% rainfall deficit this season, are likely to benefit significantly from the relief impact .
This instalment demonstrates the scheme’s role in supporting sustainable farming, stabilizing rural income, and encouraging agricultural productivity .
Ensuring Seamless Access—e‑KYC and Verification
To maintain transparency, the Assam Agriculture Department emphasized the importance of completing e‑KYC compliance via PM-KISAN portal or local CSCs. Farmers were urged to verify their landholding records and Aadhaar-bank linkage to avoid delays in future instalments.
The state has ramped up efforts through Krishi Vigyan Kendras and district agriculture offices to assist farmers with the verification process.
Addressing Implementation Challenges
Recent audits by the Comptroller & Auditor General revealed severe gaps in beneficiary data and eligibility verification in earlier PM-KISAN tranches. In Assam, more than ₹567 crore was disbursed to fake or ineligible accounts, sparking a order from the Gauhati High Court to take corrective action and initiate departmental inquiries into irregularities .
Following the court’s direction, Assam conducted a re-verification exercise in 2022-23, aiming to remove ineligible entries and recover misallocated funds.
Farmer Voices from the Ground
A smallholder rice farmer in Barpeta district shared relief at receiving the funds just before the kharif planting season.
Women farmers in Dhemaji said the direct transfer empowers them to make household decisions on seed purchase.
Several FPO representatives stated the fund helps organise collective input procurement and planning ahead of summer.
Broader Scheme Significance and Regional Comparison
PM‑KISAN remains the world’s largest direct benefit transfer (DBT) programme, empowering nearly 10 crore farmer families. Among North East states, Assam received the highest share—₹422 crore distributed, while Meghalaya, Manipur, and others had lower beneficiary counts under earlier tranches .
This instalment reflects improved beneficiary targeting and increased state outreach—as seen when 20.87 lakh farmers received ₹475 crore in the 19th tranche earlier in 2025 .
How to Track Next Instalment
To stay updated, farmers should:
- Regularly check the official PM‑KISAN portal for beneficiary status and payment history
- Ensure their e‑KYC is complete to avoid payment delays
- Visit local Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) or agriculture department offices for support
- Stay informed via state broadcasts and SMS alerts during instalment days
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