1 May 2026
PM-KISAN scheme: 18th installment released
UPSC
SSC
Banking
Agriculture
Economy
Summary
The 18th installment of PM-KISAN (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi) of ₹2,000 each was disbursed to over 9.4 crore farmers via DBT. Total disbursal under the scheme has crossed ₹3.6 lakh crore since 2018.
Why it matters
UPSC GS-3 (Economy, Agriculture). DBT, financial inclusion, JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile). Compare with PM Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana.