Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said around 2.21 lakh eligible farmers in Tripura would receive Rs 44.24 crore under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme as Prime Minister Narendra Modi released its 24th instalment for beneficiaries across the country at a programme in Gujarat.
At A Glance
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Rs 44.24 crore to be transferred to 2,21,220 eligible farmers in Tripura.
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Around 9.5 crore farmers across India received Rs 18,680 crore under the 24th instalment.
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Tripura farmers have received Rs 1,065 crore under PM-KISAN so far.
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North Tripura leads the state’s district-wise disbursement with Rs 194.76 crore.
Tripura is set to receive another round of financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, with Rs 44.24 crore earmarked for 2,21,220 eligible farmers. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced the figures at a state-level programme held at Prajna Bhawan to mark the release of the scheme’s 24th instalment.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath said the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme reflects the Centre’s efforts to make farmers financially independent. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with introducing several initiatives to strengthen the agricultural sector and improve farmers’ economic conditions.
Nath made the remarks while attending the state-level programme at Prajna Bhawan. The event marked the release of the scheme’s 24th instalment.
Explaining the scheme’s financial structure, the Minister said eligible registered farmers receive Rs 2,000 three times a year. This provides direct financial support to farming households.
According to Nath, around 11 crore farmers across the country have benefited from the scheme. Tripura has approximately 2.85 lakh registered beneficiaries.
He said farmers in the state had collectively received Rs 1,065 crore under PM-KISAN since its introduction.
Around 9.5 Crore Farmers Receive Rs 18,680 Crore
The Minister said the latest disbursement marked the release of the 24th instalment after the government had completed 23 previous rounds of financial assistance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the latest instalment at a programme in Gujarat. He transferred the money directly into farmers’ bank accounts across the country through a button press.
Nath said approximately 9.5 crore farmers received financial assistance totalling Rs 18,680 crore under the latest instalment.
The direct bank transfer mechanism ensures that eligible beneficiaries receive financial support without intermediaries.
District-Wise PM-KISAN Disbursement in Tripura
Sharing details of the latest financial assistance for Tripura, Nath said the government would transfer Rs 44 crore 24 lakh 40 thousand directly into the bank accounts of 2,21,220 eligible farmers.
He also presented district-wise figures showing the cumulative amount farmers had received under the scheme.
North Tripura topped the list, with beneficiaries receiving Rs 194 crore 76 lakh. Gomati district ranked second with Rs 175 crore 47 lakh.
Dhalai occupied the third position, with farmers receiving Rs 169 crore 44 lakh under the scheme.
The figures highlighted the scale of financial assistance reaching farming communities across different districts of the state.
Women and Farmers from Different Communities Attend Programme
Around 300 farmers attended the state-level programme at Prajna Bhawan, the Minister said.
The gathering included approximately 30 to 40 women farmers. Male farmers accounted for the remaining participants.
Farmers from different social and economic backgrounds also took part in the event. These included members of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class communities.
Nath said the participation reflected the involvement of different sections of the farming community in the government’s agricultural welfare initiatives.
PM Modi’s Vision of a Developed India by 2047
The Agriculture Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for recognising farmers’ contributions to the country. He described farmers as the nation’s food providers and said the Prime Minister had consistently encouraged them to achieve financial independence.
Nath said India’s agricultural sector was steadily progressing towards self-sufficiency in several areas. He added that the country was moving forward with efforts to strengthen its agricultural capabilities.
According to the Minister, the Prime Minister wants farmers to play a leading role in fulfilling the vision of a developed India by 2047.
He said farmers would have an important contribution to make in the country’s ambition to become a global leader by that year.
Nath also explained that he attended the state-level programme to support this vision. Participants listened to the Prime Minister’s address during the event.
Expressing optimism about the future of the agricultural sector, the Minister said he hoped farmers would continue to make progress in the coming years.
