Government Schemes and Policy · 21 June 2026

PM-KISAN 23rd instalment released to 9.44 crore farmers with Rs 18,880 crore

Exam-focused facts from the 21 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 23rd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), transferring Rs 18,880 crore to over 9.44 crore farmers across the country.
  • The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched in West Bengal, aiming to provide insurance coverage to nearly 50 lakh farmers across about 14 lakh hectares of agricultural land during 2026-27.
  • The estimated insured value of crops under PMFBY in West Bengal is around Rs 28,140 crore, with premium subsidies to support farmers.
  • The prime minister also launched the Agri Stack, the National Mission on Natural Farming, and the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana as key agriculture initiatives.
  • Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III), 49 road infrastructure projects covering more than 315 km across various districts of West Bengal were inaugurated.

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