20th Instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana.

20th Instalment of PM-KISAN Samman Nidhi Yojana.
Leh, August 02, 2025 – As part of the ongoing efforts to support and empower farmers across the country, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India today released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Yojana through a national webcast at 11:00 AM. An amount of ₹2,000 was transferred to each eligible farmer’s bank account under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, covering over 9.7 crore beneficiaries nationwide and totaling ₹20,500 crore. The PM-KISAN scheme provides ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers in three equal instalments, playing a crucial role in improving their livelihoods since its inception in 2019.
The live telecast of the PM-KISAN event was attended virtually by Executive Councillor of Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel as a Chief Guest, Additional District Development Commissioner Leh ,Sonam Nurboo (JKAS),Chief Planning Officer Tsewang Gyalson ,Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and other District officers from multiple departments, along with field-level workers on August 02 at Conference Hall, DC Office Leh.
During the occasion , EC Agriculture, LAHDC Leh, Stanzin Chosphel, addressed the participants and highlighted the significance of the PM-KISAN scheme, particularly for farmers in remote and high-altitude regions like Ladakh. He emphasized that direct financial support of ₹6,000 annually under the scheme has played a critical role in providing relief to small and marginal farmers.
The EC also concern that number of farmers in the region have abandoned agricultural practices, leaving fields uncultivated due to lack of awareness or migration to other sectors. He urged the Agriculture Department to intensify awareness campaigns in rural areas, especially among the remote populations, to ensure maximum saturation and inclusion under the scheme.
He further encouraged field officers to conduct village-level outreach programs, helping farmers understand the benefits of PM-KISAN and facilitating registrations for those who are still excluded.