Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will release the 23^rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme to the eligible beneficiaries on 20^th June 2026 from Tarakeswar, located in Hooghly district, West Bengal. The event will be organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, with the support of the Government of West Bengal.

An amount exceeding ₹18,880 crore will be transferred directly into the accounts of over 9.44 crore farmers in the 23^rd instalment. Over 2.18 crore women farmers will receive benefit during the 23^rd instalment.

The event will be graced by the esteemed presence of the Governor of West Bengal, Shri R.N. Ravi, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Shri Suvendu Adhikari, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Panchayati Raj; and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information and Broadcasting; and Electronic and Information Technology, Shri Shantanu Thakur, Union MoS of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sukanta Majumdar, Union MoS of Education, & Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Samik Bhattacharya, Member of Parliament among other distinguished guests.

On the occasion, to enhance awareness about the Central and State Government schemes, special events will be organized at the State, District/Block, and Gram Panchayat levels, with the support of KVKs and local agriculture offices, celebrating the day of the release as “PM-KISAN Utsav Diwas.”

More than 1 crore farmers are expected to connect to the main event via video conferencing, at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), ICAR Institutes and Universities, Farmer Producer Organizations, Agriculture Mandis, PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras, Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies, and State/District/Gram Panchayat/ Village level functions.

With the release of the 23^rd instalment, the total disbursement under the scheme will exceed ₹4.46 lakh crore, since its inception on 24^th February 2019.

An amount exceeding ₹907.21 crore will be transferred to over 45.35 lakh beneficiaries in West Bengal in the 23^rd instalment, taking the cumulative disbursement under the scheme in the State to over ₹15,055 crore since the launch of the scheme in 2019.

Along with the release of the 23^rd instalment of PM-KISAN, the following schemes/programs will be launched/inaugurated by the Prime Minister during the event.

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS)

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)/ Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS), launched in 2016, is a government crop insurance scheme aimed at providing financial protection to farmers against crop losses due to natural calamities, pests, and diseases. The scheme offers highly subsidized premium rates, with the remaining cost borne by the government. It supports farmers’ income stability by enabling them to cope with crop loss risks, while strengthening their livelihood through protection against natural disasters and adverse weather conditions.

The Prime Minister will also launch the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) / Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) in West Bengal, extending the benefits of the world's largest crop insurance scheme to the farmers of the State. During 2026-27, the initiative aims to provide insurance coverage to nearly 1.10 crore farmers across about 30 lakh hectares of agricultural land, protecting crops with an estimated insured value of ₹28,140 crore while supporting farmers through substantial premium subsidy. To keep the premium burden on farmers low, the central and state governments will provide premium subsidies of approximately ₹777 crore.

Digital Agriculture Mission

The Digital Agriculture Mission is a comprehensive, farmer-centric ecosystem launched by the Government of India with an outlay of ₹2,817 crore. It leverages space-tech, AI, and digital public infrastructure (DPI) to provide farmers with direct access to credit, crop insurance, and personalized advisories, while improving transparency in government programs.

As part of the Digital Agriculture Mission, the Prime Minister will launch AgriStack in West Bengal, enabling a unified digital platform for verified agriculture-related services such as fertiliser distribution, Kisan Credit Cards, Direct Benefit Transfers and procurement under the Minimum Support Price system. The initiative will strengthen digital governance in agriculture and facilitate efficient delivery of farmer-centric services.

National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), launched on 25 November 2024 as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme, promotes chemical-free and sustainable agriculture based on traditional Indian practices. It encourages the use of on-farm bio-inputs, livestock integration, and diversified cropping to improve soil health, reduce input costs, and enhance climate resilience. Implemented across 33 States/UTs, the mission focuses on cluster-based adoption, farmer training, and certification of natural produce to help farmers access better market opportunities and strengthen their livelihoods.

The Prime Minister will further launch the National Mission on Natural Farming in West Bengal to promote sustainable, chemical-free agriculture rooted in traditional Indian practices. Under the approved Annual Action Plan for 2026–27, the State will establish 346 natural farming clusters covering 17,300 hectares, benefiting 43,250 farmers, while also creating Bio-Input Resource Centres and mobilising Krishi Sakhis to strengthen adoption of eco-friendly farming practices.

Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), approved by the Union Cabinet on 16 July 2025 and launched on 11 October 2025, is an initiative aimed at accelerating agricultural growth in 100 districts characterized by low productivity, low cropping intensity, and limited credit flow. The scheme focuses on enhancing agricultural productivity through crop diversification and promotion of sustainable farming practices, while also strengthening post-harvest infrastructure at the panchayat and block levels. It seeks to improve irrigation facilities and ensure better access to both long-term and short-term institutional credit. Overall, PMDDKY aims to boost agricultural efficiency and improve farmers’ livelihoods in underperforming regions.

In a major step towards integrated agricultural development, the Prime Minister will also initiate the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) in West Bengal. The scheme will cover the districts of Purulia, Darjeeling, Alipurduar and Jhargram with a focus on improving agricultural productivity, promoting crop diversification and sustainable farming, strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and irrigation facilities, enhancing access to institutional credit, and ensuring convergence of multiple Central and State schemes for holistic rural development.

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