📌 Budget Allocation for FY 2025‑26
In the Union Budget 2025‑26, the government has allotted ₹63,500 crore to the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM‑KISAN) scheme. This allocation remains largely unchanged compared to the revised estimates for the previous year, indicating sustained support for the programme that directly benefits farmers.
📊 What This Means
- ₹63,500 crore is earmarked specifically for PM‑KISAN in the agricultural budget for the current financial year.
- This scheme provides ₹6,000 per eligible farmer family per year, typically given in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 each.
- The allocation stays the same as the revised estimates for 2024‑25, even though it was higher than earlier budget projections.
📌 Overall Agriculture Budget Context
The total Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare budget for FY 2025‑26 is around ₹1,27,290 crore — and PM‑KISAN continues to be one of its largest expenditure heads.
📈 Impact on Farmers
- The consistent budget allocation ensures that millions of small and marginal farmers continue receiving direct support.
- While the per‑farmer support amount has stayed at ₹6,000 annually, there are ongoing discussions and public expectations ahead of the 2026 Union Budget about possibly increasing this amount to better match inflation and rising input costs.
💡 In Simple Terms
👉 The government has set aside ₹63,500 crore for the PM Kisan Yojana in 2025‑26, ensuring farmers continue to get ₹6,000 per year in direct support.
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