Bhubaneswar, Oct 29: As many as 35.39 lakh farmers in Odisha are set to receive a total of ₹707.86 crore under the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Friday.
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According to an official statement issued on Thursday, ₹707,85,94,000 will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of 35,39,297 eligible farmers across the state.
The disbursement will coincide with PM-Kisan Utsav Diwas, marking another instalment of financial assistance for farmers under the Centre’s flagship income-support programme.
State-Level Programme in Bhubaneswar
A state-level event will be held at 9 am on Friday at OUAT Krushi Shiksha Sadan in Bhubaneswar.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo are scheduled to attend the programme, which will mark the release of funds for beneficiaries in Odisha.
PM Modi to Release Instalment from Gujarat
At the national level, the programme will be organised in Banaskantha district of Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend as the chief guest and release the instalment for eligible farmers across the country.
The nationwide fund transfer is expected to provide financial support to beneficiaries under the PM-Kisan scheme.
Financial Support for Eligible Farmers
The PM-Kisan scheme provides eligible farmer families with annual financial assistance of ₹6,000, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 each through direct benefit transfer.
The transfer of ₹707.86 crore is expected to benefit more than 35 lakh farmers in Odisha, helping them meet agricultural and household expenses.
Beneficiaries are advised to check their bank accounts and official PM-Kisan channels for updates regarding the credit of the instalment.
