India’s Aadhaar-Linked Payments Cut Welfare Leakage By 12.7 pc: Report
The report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said that governments worldwide distribute over USD 21 trillion in public payments to citizens annually, but USD 3 trillion is lost due to fraud, error, or inefficiency.
Dec 22, 2025, 16:39 PM IST
PM-KISAN Scheme: More Than Rs 3.70 Lakh Crore Disbursed To Over 11 Crore Farmer Families
In order to provide income support to all landholding farmers’ families with cultivable land in the country, the Central Government launched the PM-KISAN scheme on February 24, 2019.
Nov 19, 2025, 17:07 PM ISTPM-KISAN 21st Instalment Released: PM Modi Presses Button To Transfer Rs 2000 In Bank Account Of Farmers
PM-KISAN 21st Instalment Released: In this instalment, over 9.7 crore farmers across the country received direct financial assistance of approximately Rs 20,500 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Nov 19, 2025, 15:24 PM IST21st PM-KISAN Instalment: Govt To Release Payment On This Date; Rs 2,000 Scheduled Next — Check Eligibility & Full Details
The Central Government will release the 21st instalment of PM-KISAN on 19 November 2025, continuing its direct income support to farmers. Since its launch in 2019, the scheme has transferred over Rs 3.70 lakh crore to more than 11 crore farmer families through 20 instalments. The programme has expanded its digital ecosystem with Aadhaar-based e-KYC, a mobile app, online status checks and the multilingual Kisan-eMitra chatbot. The government is also building a unified Farmer Registry to streamline welfare delivery. Studies show PM-KISAN has boosted credit access, farm investment and household spending on essential needs.
Nov 15, 2025, 08:49 AM IST
PM Kisan Alert: Aadhaar-Based e-KYC Is Mandatory For 21st Instalment — Here’s How To Do It
The PM-Kisan 21st instalment is expected soon, and to receive the next Rs 2,000 payment without delay, farmers must ensure their details are updated. e-KYC is mandatory, and Aadhaar must be linked with the bank account.
Nov 09, 2025, 16:41 PM ISTPM-KISAN Amount Release Date Confirmed: PM Modi Says Farmers To Get 20th Installment On August 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 20th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme on August 2 during his visit to Varanasi. Along with this, he will launch several development projects related to health, education, tourism, sports, and connectivity in the city.
Aug 01, 2025, 18:29 PM ISTPM To Visit Varanasi On August 2, Unveil Development Projects Worth Rs 2,200 Crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 2200 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on August 2 at around 11 AM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Aug 01, 2025, 06:35 AM ISTGood News For Farmers! PM-KISAN 20th Installment Likely In June – Check Eligibility, Required Documents, And Beneficiary List
PM-KISAN 20th Installment: The scheme was launched in February 2019, the scheme has played a vital role in boosting agricultural development nationwide. The PM Modi government has allocated over Rs 20,000 crores for the upcoming installment.
Jun 04, 2025, 12:59 PM ISTPM-Kisan Scheme 19th Installment Released: How To Check Your Name In Beneficiary List And Steps To Complete e-KYC For Payment?
PM-Kisan Scheme 19th Installment Update: The Central Government releases the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday, February 24, for eligible farmers. The PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was launched in February 2019. The centrally funded scheme provides direct financial assistance to landholding farmer families.
PM Modi has transferred Rs 22,000 crore to bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers under 19th installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme from Bihar's Bhagalpur. So far, over 110 million farmers have benefited from 18 installments.
Feb 24, 2025, 14:46 PM ISTPM Kisan 19th Installment Likely To Be Released In February 2025: Check Benefits, Eligibility, And How To Check Beneficiary List
PM Kisan 19th Installment: As farmers eagerly await the 19th installment, the government has made it clear that only farmers who have registered through the Farmer Registry will be eligible to receive benefits under PM Kisan Yojana.
Jan 22, 2025, 18:46 PM ISTCheck Modi Govt's 9 Schemes, Reforms, Programmes, Policies For Achieving Higher Incomes For Farmers
PM Modi led government has taken several important steps for the improvement of living standards of farmers and the upliftment of agriculture sector since coming to power in 2014.
Feb 13, 2024, 09:32 AM ISTBudget 2024: Narendra Modi Govt's Past Budgets And 3 'Fs', What's The Connection?
In previous budgets, the Modi government has emphasized subsidies for food, fuel, and fertilizers. Various schemes provided subsidies to farmers, the poor, women, and other demographics
Feb 01, 2024, 08:28 AM ISTPM-KISAN 14th Installment Coming On This Date? Check Step-By-Step Guide To Apply
The govenment releases 13th installments on February 27, 2023.
Apr 10, 2023, 17:56 PM ISTPM-Kisan Yojna: How Farmers Can Change/Edit Name As Per Aadhar-- Check Step-by-step Guide Here
Beneficiaries of PM Kisan may change their names in the scheme to match their Aadhaar.
Mar 03, 2023, 09:33 AM ISTGood news for farmers! Modi govt approves 1.5% interest subvention on short-term agri loans of up to Rs 3 lakh
Interest Subvention of 1.5% will be provided to lending institutions (Public Sector Banks, Private Sector Bank, Small Finance Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks and Computerized PACS directly ceded with commercial banks) for the financial year 2022-23 to 2024-25 for lending short term agri-loans upto Rs 3 lakh to the farmers
Aug 18, 2022, 11:41 AM ISTEight years of Narendra Modi government: Prime Minister to visit Shimla today - what's on agenda
At around 11 AM, Prime Minister will participate in the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan'. This public programme marking the completion of eight years of the government led by the PM is being organised across the country at state capitals, district headquarters and krishi vigyan kendras
May 31, 2022, 06:40 AM ISTIt's official! PM-KISAN 11th installment to be released by PM Modi on May 31
PM Narendra Modi will release the 11th installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to more than 10 crore farmers on May 31.
May 29, 2022, 21:44 PM ISTPM Kisan 11th Installment: Farmers could receive Rs 2000 in bank accounts on THIS date
PM Kisan scheme offers financial assistance to crores of marginalised and poor farmers across the country.
May 06, 2022, 16:29 PM ISTPM Kisan 10th instalment released: Here’s direct link to check status online
Eligible farmers can check PM Kisan 10th instalment status online.
Jan 02, 2022, 08:57 AM ISTHaryana govt shuts cinema halls, swimming pools in Gurugram and 4 other districts
Govt and private offices to function with 50% staff attendance.
Jan 01, 2022, 07:46 AM IST



