PM-Kisan 21st Instalment: Modi to Transfer Aid to 90 Million Farmers From Coimbatore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to disburse the next instalment of the PM Kisan scheme on November 19 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. This cash-transfer initiative will distribute nearly ₹18,000 crore to 90 million eligible farmers, as confirmed by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The programme aims to provide financial support to cultivators across India.

Modi's visit to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh includes launching the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore. From there, he will digitally transfer funds to farmers. His itinerary also features a visit to Puttaparthi in Andhra Pradesh for the centenary celebrations of spiritual guru Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Focus on Sustainable Agriculture

The summit in Coimbatore will see Modi addressing over 50,000 farmers. Organised by the Tamil Nadu Natural Farming Stakeholders' Forum, it aims to promote eco-friendly and chemical-free farming practices. The event seeks to accelerate India's shift towards sustainable and regenerative agriculture as a climate-smart and economically viable model.

The PM Kisan scheme provides ₹6,000 annually to enrolled farmers, distributed in three equal payments of ₹2,000 every four months. Launched on February 24, 2019, this initiative supports farmers with valid enrolments. During the April-July period of FY26, 97.14 million farmers received funds under this programme.

Eligibility and Exclusion Criteria

The latest instalment marks the 21st payout under PM Kisan. However, beneficiaries have decreased by over seven million due to intensified efforts to remove ineligible recipients. Thousands of accounts are on hold as the government suspects some may not qualify for benefits.

A notice on the PM Kisan portal urges farmers to verify their eligibility online. The agriculture department has identified cases potentially falling under exclusion criteria outlined in the scheme guidelines. State governments are responsible for identifying beneficiaries according to these guidelines.

Eligible households must own land but face exclusions such as income ceilings, being income-tax payees or government employees, elected representatives, or receiving pensions of ₹10,000 or more monthly.

The government continues its drive to include all qualifying cultivators through a saturation initiative while ensuring only eligible farmers benefit from the scheme's financial support.